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Understanding child custody laws
As countless Connecticut residents going through divorce are aware, the process can present seemingly endless obstacles. This is especially true for ex-spouses with children. While a child’s best interest is generally top priority in child custody arrangements, the details of these laws can vary from…
MEDIATION IS ON THE RISE IN CONNECTICUT
Mediation is quickly becoming a preferred method for resolving family court cases. Most family law matters cannot be resolved with a simple answer. Unfortunately, many times when you litigate, you receive an order that doesn’t actually address all of your underlying issues presented to the…
The financial challenges of alternative reproduction
There is hardly another life event as exciting as expanding a family. For same-sex couples in Connecticut, this might entail a number of options. Despite the increasing accessibility of various alternative reproductive plans, many couples still struggle to make ends meet. One reason for this…
Fertility plans and the options
Deciding to start a family can certainly be exciting, but can also have its fair share of overwhelming aspects. For same sex couples, choosing an assisted reproductive technology (or ART) is a major step that can change lives forever. For Connecticut spouses interested in these…
How does surrogacy work?
As our society evolves, more and more people in Connecticut are opening their eyes to the various ways via which people can become parents. Certainly gay and lesbian couples need to look outside of traditional reproduction between partners to become parents but even a heterosexual…
Bitcoin: the electronic way to hide assets during a divorce
If you and your high-asset spouse are embroiled in a Connecticut divorce, you may worry or even suspect that (s)he is hiding assets so as to slant the property settlement in his or her favor. Hiding assets is nothing new for spiteful and/or greedy spouses…
Tax law flips alimony liability on its head
Divorced or would-be divorced couples in Connecticut may want to take note about a change that is looming regarding how spousal support payments will be taxed once the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act goes into full effect on January 1, 2019. As explained by the…
Alimony and tax responsibility
Connecticut spouses who are considering a divorce this year or possibly next year in 2019 should take the time to evaluate a rather significant change in the tax code that may have major implications for the outcome of their divorce settlement. As explained by the…
Legal rights for unmarried couples
Connecticut couples may not always think about their legal rights. However, if a couple is not married, they may need to pay closer attention to these rights. People may intend to leave all of their assets to their partner after they die. According to Time…
Arbitration in a high net worth divorce
Divorce is a difficult and emotionally charged time, made even more complicated and stressful when the couple going through the divorce has a high net worth. With financial futures at stake, decisions made during the divorce process are absolutely critical. When a couple is unable…
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