To many people, the word divorce immediately conjures litigation. They think of spouses arguing in court and waiting for a judge to decide how to split their property and time with their children. While litigated divorce is an option for those ending their marriage,...
Complex Family Law Matters Require Sophisticated Solutions
Month: August 2021
Can you lose custody of your child because of a disability?
You have a disability that limits your physical abilities, but does that stop you from being an effective parent? Your co-parent would like the court to believe that’s so -- and you’re concerned that the court may agree. The reality is that parents with disabilities...
What happens to your retirement savings when you divorce?
When you and your spouse got married, you moved in together and combined finances. You may have bought a house or at least shared the cost of renting one. You probably also started planning for your future, such as adding children to the family and your eventual...
Is sole custody common after a divorce?
In a divorce, sole custody means that rights are granted to only one parent. This could include both legal custody -- decision-making power -- and physical custody. Joint custody is when one of both of these rights are shared between both parents. If you’re getting...
Assets require special attention during a Connecticut divorce
Not all divorces are created equal. During high-asset divorces, there are more factors to consider. Many have art or a special collection, crypto-assets, heirlooms, businesses, timeshares, rental property, recreational vehicles, stocks, investments, pets and more....