Property division proceedings can be the most complicated aspect of a divorce. Spouses have to put together inventories of their assets and debts. They have to negotiate with one another to divide their resources and financial obligations. If divorcing spouses cannot...
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Preparing to divorce a narcissist in Connecticut
Most people don't intentionally marry a narcissist. Narcissistic personality disorder is a very serious mental health condition. It is a Cluster B personality disorder that results in abusive or manipulative behavior. People with narcissistic personality disorder or...
How do QDROs protect retirement interests in divorce?
When business owners and executives face divorce, they often need to protect substantial retirement savings. If you and your spouse find yourselves in this situation, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) can prove crucial in fairly dividing these assets. Many...
Custody rules that can help parents who date post-divorce
When a marriage ends, people often spend months if not years grieving the failed relationship. Particularly if they started a family together, it can be very hard to adjust to life after the divorce. However, even the most egregious emotional wounds from divorce...
How will a divorce affect your retirement funds?
Divorce is indeed rising among couples aged 50 and older. The term ‘gray divorce’ is commonly used to describe this trend of spouses deciding to go their separate ways just as they approach their golden years. But how will those golden years look for these couples?...
Can both you and your spouse retain the same divorce lawyer?
There are many ways that people might try to limit divorce expenses. Some people make the questionable decision to forgo legal representation entirely. They negotiate privately with their spouse and file an uncontested divorce with paperwork they fill out...
Why would divorced couples still own a home together?
When getting divorced, there is the option to keep your family home, even if you both own it and you are both on the title. This is relatively rare. In most cases, couples will either sell the home and split up the money, or one person will buy out the other person’s...
Do you have to move out during the divorce?
Naturally, couples will often live separately when they’re getting divorced. It can be very awkward to live together while going through this legal process, and it may increase the level of conflict. It also depends on the reasons for the divorce. A couple may be able...
Do you harbor secret divorce fears? Here’s how to overcome
You probably knew a divorce could be challenging, but are you ready for the gripping fear it can cause? Unfortunately, strong emotions like fear or anger can influence your divorce, affecting your logic and decision-making. Here is some guidance for divorcing parents...
Why remove your spouse as an authorized user after a divorce
Getting a divorce changes your life in many ways. One aspect of your life that will be significantly different is your financial situation. Here are some of the reasons to remove your spouse as an authorized user on your credit cards after a divorce. Financial...