Westport Family Law Blog

One of the many issues that you may need to consider during your divorce is spousal support, otherwise known as alimony. When a couple gets divorced, one spouse may have to pay alimony to the other spouse. This can be achieved either by agreement of the parties or by...

People often assume that most divorces happen to people who are young, thinking they may have impulsively entered into marriage. Though that can certainly happen, it is not the entire story, as may divorce professionals say that they have seen a significant rise in...

Whether you are considering asking your spouse for a divorce or are already in the midst of one, emotions are probably running high. However, it’s crucial that you try to leave your feelings out of the negotiations to avoid making mistakes that will hurt your case....

Your former spouse may have no problem meeting their child support obligation. But they might refuse to pay it whatsoever. Countless requests and demands for payment may have led nowhere and you might not know how to make them provide court-ordered support. By...

If you are facing a divorce, you likely know the murky financial waters you are heading into. Between the varying administrative fees and other expenses related to the divorce process, it is not uncommon for a divorce to cost just as much, if not more, than your...

When you’re stressed, it’s a reality that you may make decisions that you later regret. For example, if you’re tired of fighting with your spouse, you may agree to the terms of the property division agreement that he or she wants. You may want to move forward and be...

People who want to divorce their spouse might think that they will experience nothing but joy once the process is underway, and they might expect to want to throw a party when it’s finalized. While this might be partially the way things happen, there is a good chance...

Divorce is a daunting prospect, especially as a nonworking woman who relies on her former spouse for income. However, financial security is not a life sentence. You have a right to the kind of marriage you desire—and financial concerns alone should not keep you from...

It’s no secret that a divorce can be emotional and overwhelming. You may have thought that you’d be with your spouse forever, and now you’re hurting knowing that they no longer want what you do. Going through a divorce is tough. In fact, there are six stages of grief...