When a married couple divorces in Connecticut, the spouses have to find ways to separate their lives. If they cannot reach a settlement on their own, then they will need a judge to help. Couples who make their own property division decision can essentially set...
When can a child custody order be modified in Connecticut?
When the child’s parents divorce or separate, one of the matters the family court will look into is child support. Once the court issue a child support order, both parties are legally required to abide by its terms. However, if situations change, the original order...
I’m getting divorced: Does that make me a failure?
When the realization hits you that you are getting a divorce, you may feel like you failed – failed yourself, your spouse, your kids or your extended family. Maybe you feel like you failed at the institution of marriage itself. You may be wondering what is wrong with...
Making the most of your visitation time
As a non-custodial parent, visitation may be your only chance to bond and spend time with your children. Therefore, it is important to make the most out of the limited period you have to foster positive relationships and cement your place in your children’s lives. To...
I’m no longer able to pay child support. What should I do?
Child support payments after the divorce or separation are meant to ensure that the child’s needs (education, food, shelter and others) are met. However, since the child support amount is usually set by the court rather than via private arrangement between the...
Gray divorce rates are at an all-time high
When you and your spouse got married at age 25 you looked forward to a lifetime together full of love and happiness. Now the two of you are 55 and the marriage isn't going very well. The two of you decide to divorce. These days, marriages in this middle-aged group...
Do you have custody rights over your dog?
You and your spouse are getting a divorce, and so you know that you are going to have to divide custody of your children. You both have a right to spend time with the children, and you can either come up with a custody arrangement that the court will approve or they...
What is separate property when you divorce in Connecticut?
One of the biggest concerns during a divorce is how you divide your property with your spouse. Much of what you own will be marital property that you have to split with your spouse. You either negotiate a settlement with them or go to court for the equitable...
The potential upsides to divorce
Anyone who says divorce is a walk in the park is most likely not being completely honest. In all likelihood, you care deeply for your spouse, and ending the marriage is one of the most difficult decisions you’ve had to make. If you have children together, this can...
Informing your children about your divorce
Divorce is never easy in Connecticut, but it can be especially difficult when you have children. Telling your kids that your marriage is ending can be one of the hardest moments in your life. You may feel nervous or anxious about what to say and how they will react....
