Most parents, and the court, believe that planning out a co-parenting plan is in the best interest of their children. This way, with a co-parenting plan, parents can work together to uphold their responsibilities and obligations to their children. As such, visitation...
Year: 2022
Four questions and answers about divorce
Couples divorce for several reasons, whether due to infidelity or some other flaw – or simply because they realize they just aren’t compatible any longer. A lot of people have some very similar questions when they’re approaching a divorce. Here are some of the most...
What’s the difference between legal and physical custody?
When you have a child with someone in Connecticut and no longer intend to continue your relationship with that person, the two of you will have to negotiate custody arrangements or prepare to litigate the issue in family court. Asking for your fair share of custody is...
How to tell your spouse that you want a divorce
Connecticut has one of the lowest divorce rates in the United States. As of now, the divorce rate in Connecticut is 10.50 percent. Nevertheless, it’s a tough yet necessary solution for many couples who continue to struggle in their relationships for various reasons....
How do you divide real property when going through a divorce?
When you’re in the process of divorcing, you’ll need to determine who gets what of your jointly owned assets. While it might be a relatively easy task to make sure each party gets their fair share of the money in the bank account, dividing real property is a more...
Key issues mediation can help resolve in your divorce
Most divorcing couples often find it difficult to resolve their differences without some form of intervention. This often happens when each spouse has strong preferences on various issues incompatible with the other spouse’s preferences. While some couples head to...
3 rules that could help divorced parents start dating again
If your marriage ended in divorce, you may feel a little nervous about the idea of pursuing another romantic relationship. After all, the way the last one ended with possibly a traumatic experience for you. When you also have children and share custody with your ex,...
2 signs you may be a good fit for divorce mediation
The decision to end a marriage can be a difficult and stressful one for everyone involved. If you have made up your mind to go your separate ways, one of the major causes of anxiety may be that you are signing up for a long, expensive and protracted legal battle....
Should you tell your employer you are divorcing?
Some people are happy to mix work and personal life, while others prefer to keep them distinctly separate. No matter which camp you fall into, you should consider telling your employer you are divorcing. Here is why: You may need extra time off Unless you work...
As parents, it’s the manner of your divorce that matters
Many couples hold off from divorcing because they believe it will harm their children. Yet if divorce reduces the instances in which your kids have to see you arguing or fighting, then not divorcing will likely harm them more. Living with parental conflict can be...