Divorce is a complex and emotionally draining process, often marked by uncertainty, sadness and loneliness. It can be tempting to start dating or enter a new relationship during your divorce to make yourself feel better or provide a welcome distraction. Dating someone...
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Year: 2023
Parental involvement in prenups: Where to draw the line
If your young adult child has announced their plans to marry, it’s understandable that they and their spouse-to-be may not be considering getting a prenuptial agreement. Young couples without many assets of their own and a pile of student loan debt often believe...
Potential signs that couples are drifting apart
Some couples do drift apart over time, and this is a potential reason for divorce. There may not be a major negative event that happens within the relationship – like an affair – but the couple just feels farther apart than they were before and the romantic...
How to handle holidays and other special days when co-parenting
Sharing custody is a very frustrating and stressful prospect for most parents. They want as much time with their children as possible and hate the idea of going half a week or every other week between time with their children. Not only do parents worry about losing...
Can a divorce record be sealed in Connecticut?
Divorce often involves discussions about very private matters. Depending on how spouses address certain issues, they may need to present evidence about everything from financial misconduct to parenting habits in family court. Many people are so averse to the idea of...
Can teens influence Connecticut custody cases?
People with children often have a lot to worry about during divorce. Connecticut law technically extends the same basic rights to all parents, but they often worry about unfavorable outcomes during child custody litigation. Parents who have strained relationships with...
Making the most of divorce mediation
Divorce may traditionally have been viewed as an adversarial process, but this perception has changed in recent years. Divorcing couples are beginning to understand the benefits of mediation. Essentially, mediation allows couples to separate in a less formal...
Is it time to make a parallel parenting plan?
You and your spouse are divorcing, and you need to decide who will have custody of the kids. This agreement will detail your child's education, religious upbringing and their food and medical requirements. Most people collaborate with the other child’s parent in a...
Unique challenges of divorce for women over 50
Divorce is challenging at any age, but women over 50 face unique issues. The legal, financial and emotional concerns often intertwine, making the divorce process for this demographic distinct. Learn more about these issues and potential challenges here and how to...
Should you mediate your divorce?
Divorce is a complicated time for everyone involved and is often emotionally and mentally draining. The legal process of divorce can add stress to an already tricky situation, especially in a contentious divorce. Choosing mediation for your divorce is an alternative...