When you file for divorce, one decision will arguably have the strongest impact on how much you pay. You have to choose whether to file for an uncontested divorce or to file a litigated or contested divorce. As you might imagine, an uncontested divorce means that you...
Year: 2021
Why mediation can be a good choice for divorcing spouses with considerable assets
Divorce is never easy for anyone to go through. It's even more challenging for people with extensive and diverse assets and for high-profile individuals. There are unique considerations that you'll need to take into account when deciding whether to resolve your...
Want to be effective at your divorce mediation session? Read this first
It’s been said before, but it bears repeating: Marriage is about love, but divorce is all business. Knowing that the business of divorce is rarely simple or straightforward, you’ve opted to sit down at the mediation table with your spouse to try to hammer out an...
How temporary orders can protect you in a divorce
Filing for divorce can feel pretty scary under any circumstance. That’s especially so, however, when you’re concerned about your finances. All kinds of thoughts may be going through your head. Will your spouse cut off the funds you need to pay the utility bills? Will...
An emergency custody order can protect your children in a divorce
No matter whether you're preparing to file for divorce or waiting on a judge to sign off on your decree, sharing custody with your ex isn't always easy. In fact, it could be downright dangerous. Maybe they have previously been physically abusive toward you, and now...
Why should I go through meditation at divorce?
Going through a divorce can be a highly stressful time. It can mean that there is a huge amount of conflict in your household, leading both you and your divorcing spouse to potentially suffer from chronic stress. As tensions rise, it can be difficult for you both to...
How should my co-parent and I sort out summer vacation plans?
Connecticut schools will be going on summer break in a few weeks. While it's best to make vacation plans as far in advance as possible, you may still have some time to make the necessary arrangements depending on what type of travel you have in mind. One downside to...
A prenuptial agreement can help protect your business interests
Family courts sometimes count a business that you started or acquired before marriage as non-marital property. For example, say a successful business owner decides to get married. It makes sense to believe that business property remains separate from marital property...
Using money wisely to help your Connecticut child custody case
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about divorce is that the wealthier parent has a better chance of winning child custody. In our experience, this is not the case in most divorces. Connecticut family courts look at many factors when making child custody...
Can you have a peaceful divorce?
Many people assume that splitting up is going to be rough, especially after a lengthy marriage. Even when there are considerable assets and children involved, it’s possible to have a peaceful divorce. The key to making this happen is that you and your spouse have to...