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Dividing and retrieving household items in a divorce
Your marriage imploded rather suddenly, so your exit from the family home wasn’t exactly a “controlled” event with a lot of planning. You took only the bare essentials with you when you moved out. Now, you’d like to get some of your things. However, your ex is...
Expect your friends to get caught up in your divorce
You and your spouse have decided to divorce, and as tough and emotional as the situation is, you both know it is for the best. Your decision to move on is final, and you decide it’s time to tell your friends. That won’t be easy, especially when it comes to the friends...
Your children and the emotions of divorce: What to keep in mind
For many adults, divorce is an emotional topic. This is true even when you are the one who asked for the divorce and who wants to end the marriage. You expect this and, ideally, you prepare to deal with the emotional side by forming a support group, practicing...
Own a family business? Having no knowledge of finances can hurt in divorce
When a couple owns a business, there is a chance that only one of them has a working knowledge of the finances of the business. The other spouse may not be concerned about the specifics as long as the income is there for the house. If you’re the one who isn’t aware of...
What if your teenage daughter does not want to see you?
You’ve been through a divorce, and your teenage daughter lives with her other parent. Your visitation rights have worked until now. While having your daughter over on weekends is not as good as seeing her every day, you both make the best of it. Then one Friday, the...
Tips for long-distance parenting: When you’re divorced, and the kids aren’t with you
For parents, the most difficult aspect of divorce may be the realization that they won’t have their kids home with them every night. Shared custody is the preferred norm when parents divorce, which means that the kids will split their time (as much as possible)...
How are family businesses divided during divorce?
While divorce can be an extremely emotional experience, one of the most vital objectives is to receive a fair and equitable share of marital assets. Determining what’s fair can be complicated, especially for high-asset couples. The process can be even trickier when...
Prenuptial agreements: Millennials are open to discussion
Sometimes, younger people think that prenuptial agreements are only for people older than them or for those who have achieved great wealth or have multiple assets to bring into their marriage. But that isn’t the case. Prenuptial agreements make sense for many...
How the Connecticut courts split up your assets in divorce
The only way to really plan for your future when considering a divorce is to try to determine how the courts will split up your assets and debts. Until you have a reasonable idea of what resources you will have, it's very difficult to determine how much your standard...
Custody considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic
As a general rule, shared custody arrangements don't change until your family goes to court and requests a modification. However, there are situations in which being more flexible is beneficial for everyone in your family. For most people, a child coming down with an...
