Property Division

After you file for divorce, there will still be months before the decision is finalized in court. Naturally, you have bills to pay and daily expenses during this time. Spending money is not abnormal, nor is it prohibited.  What you want to watch for is anything out of...

Many parents leave significant inheritances to their children as their last act of loving-kindness. Can this be lost in a divorce? You know in your heart that your parents did not intend for their life's savings to fall into the hands of your ex-spouse. The answer is...

It is no secret that spouses do not share every single detail in their lives. If they did, such a scenario would make for an information overload, petty arguments and the occasional fit of jealousy. Couples can be discreet about many things, but assets should not be...

When people in Connecticut decide to divorce, one matter they often have to contend with is what to do with a shared home. For some, this means selling it, which may be unfamiliar territory. Fortunately, experts have advice for people in just this situation and how it...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When we marry someone, we think we know them. We think we know what they will do, and we trust them to do what’s right. Unfortunately, our trust is sometimes misplaced. According to academic studies, about 41% of American adults say they have hidden a financial...