If you are a stay-at-home mom or businessman in Connecticut undergoing the sundering of your relationship with your spouse, you are not alone. Even though the U.S. Census Bureau reports that overall national divorce rates have dropped between 2009 and 2019, the end of...

In any child custody case, the best interests of the child take precedent over a parent's preferences. From physical safety to familial ties, several important factors influence how a child thrives after his or her parents' divorce, as well as who gets custody....

Pushing through a divorce alone may save you money in the short term, but it may cost you more than that in the long run. If you find yourself facing an unfair order regarding child support, making changes is not easy. Under Connecticut law, modifying orders relating...

When couples get engaged, a prenuptial agreement may be the last thing they want to consider. However, this document can protect both spouses if they divorce. People should understand what they can and cannot include when they draft this agreement. A prenuptial...

A divorcing couple may encounter a lengthy process when they decide how to divide their property. Because Connecticut's divorce laws require distributing assets fairly, spouses could run into problems determining who takes ownership.  If two spouses have trouble...

For those who end their marriage, many different responsibilities arise. Sometimes, people move beyond the hardships associated with their divorce relatively quickly, while others face difficulties for a very long time following the divorce process. For example,...

It may come as little surprise to many people in Shelton that divorce proceedings can often become contentious. This is especially true when dealing with such sensitive issues as child custody. Divorcing parents may feel compelled to dig their proverbial heels in...

Let us say that you have received a long-awaited promotion at work, but it requires relocating with your nine-year-old son, Michael, from Shelton, CT, to Newark, NJ. What kind of issues will you face with the other parent and the court, and how will the move affect...

Connecticut couples who want a stronger marriage might want to consider cutting back on their social media usage. A study conducted by researchers at Boston University and several other organizations found a correlation between higher social media use and lower...

The federal Department of Agriculture is urging states like Connecticut to implement child support cooperation agreements for people receiving food assistance. The USDA guidance was issued to state agencies overseeing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or...