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The effects of divorce on small businesses
Divorce takes a toll on families in many ways. It’s stressful and expensive to dissolve a marriage. What many people in Connecticut don’t realize, though, is that divorce can also have impacts on businesses. Anyone who owns a company or works for a family business…
How do couples in push each other away during their marriage?
While divorce can seem like it came out of nowhere, it was usually preceded by months or years of the couple gradually pushing each other away. People can become angry or resentful of their partner, and instead of talking to them about the issue directly,…
Many misunderstand how divorce affects Social Security
Marital property refers to assets jointly owned by two spouses. Retirement accounts and income are assets subject to division and distribution during a divorce, which includes Social Security income when one spouse earns significantly more than the other. Connecticut family law allows the spouse who…
How divorced parents in Connecticut can save up for college
Saving up for a child’s college education can be challenging, and divorce makes the process even more difficult. Here’s what divorced parents should do to make sure they have a sizeable college fund for their child when he or she turns 18. How can divorced…
Why women file for divorce more often than men
Gender stereotypes suggest that women are generally more eager to get married than men. However, researchers have found that females are also the driving force behind most divorces. About seven out of 10 divorce cases in Connecticut and around the country are initiated by women,…
Why gray divorce happens and its challenges
When a Connecticut couple gets divorced over the age of 50, it is known as a “gray divorce.” While younger couples may fight about the children in a divorce, the issues for older couples will largely revolve around money and assets. The implications for this…
Do divorcing couples need to work with a financial planner?
Someone might divorce his or her spouse for irreconcilable differences that have nothing to do with finances. During the divorce proceedings, however, matters related to finances emerge. Newfound financial responsibilities could prove overwhelming. However, help might be available in the form of a certified divorce…
Evaluating the practice in a physician divorce
When any couple is going through a divorce, one of the most important steps is determining the value of all the marital assets, including business ventures. Connecticut places no limitations on the types of property that are subject to division in a divorce. If one…
Making joint custody work after divorce
During a divorce, one of the greatest sources of fear and anxiety for parents is the well-being of their children, including how often parents will get to see them. With most parenting plans including some version of joint custody, parents in Connecticut have many options…
Notify the state when having child support problems
Connecticut parents who are ordered to pay child support may run into financial difficulties at times that can make it difficult to meet their monthly obligations. However, they cannot simply stop paying child support because that can get them into trouble with the court. Here…
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