Yearly Archives: 2021
How the timing of your divorce may delay your retirement
Researchers at Boston College’s Center for Retirement Research initiated a study into the impact that divorce had on retirement in 2018. The study’s authors concluded that couples who divorce later in life often struggle to hold on to their retirement accounts. You may find it…
What income do judges consider when awarding alimony?
There are various reasons why a husband or wife may request alimony of their spouse when they divorce. It’s most common for this to happen when one of the spouses paused their career to support the other’s career endeavors or care for the home and…
3 places your spouse could hide assets in a pending divorce
The property division proceedings in your divorce establish your financial future for your life after marriage. The courts usually try their best to be reasonable and fair in the way that they split property. Unfortunately, your spouse could try to make property division less fair…
3 signs it may be time to divorce
Every marriage has its ups and downs. You can have arguments that seem unresolvable. One of you could be unfaithful. Or you can fall out of love and wonder what you ever saw in each other. Yet, these do not necessarily mean your marriage is…
Child custody and relocation of a minor
There are a number of relatively commonplace occurrences that arise following the issuance of an initial child custody order in a Connecticut divorce that warrant a reconsideration of the order. One desire to change an existing custody order can stem from one parent wanting to…
Can fathers’ rights be enforced in a child custody case?
In Connecticut child custody cases, it is not uncommon for fathers to feel as if their role is secondary. It is especially challenging if the couple is not married. Fathers who want to play an active role in a child’s life should know their rights.…
Divorce pitfalls to avoid for older adults
Older adults who go through the divorce process in Connecticut should be aware of several pitfalls that people in their age group might be particularly vulnerable to. Divorce can be costly, and older adults may have less time in the workforce to make up for…
How do Connecticut courts determine child custody?
A divorce is often the most difficult event of a person’s life. It becomes much more difficult when there are minor children involved. If you are dealing with an impending divorce, you may be wondering which factors Connecticut courts take into account when deciding which…
Things to keep in mind when planning your divorce
The divorce process, as some Connecticut residents discover, can be full of surprises, especially financial ones. One way to prepare for them is by making a financial plan that begins even before you announce your intentions to seek a divorce. What to do before the…
Why a separate bank account doesn’t save divorce assets
When spouses get divorced, they naturally wonder how to protect their assets and their interests. Connecticut is an equitable distribution state. A divorcing spouse needs to identify marital assets and argue for fair distribution based on the law. Many spouses wonder if having a separate…
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