When people are worried that their spouse isn't going to fairly divide assets with them, they're often concerned that their spouse is going to try to hide those assets. For instance, maybe you are married to someone who has a lot of wide-ranging investment portfolios...
Property Division
Financial preparations to make before a divorce
Money is one of the issues that can lead to problems in a divorce. A little planning can make things a lot smoother. You need money to get through the divorce itself and money to start your new life on the other side. If you and your spouse both have individual...
Do not overlook these assets in divorce
In some divorce cases, couples overlook certain assets. Occasionally, these assets may be afterthoughts. However, often these are assets that a spouse makes assumptions about in that they have always belonged to him or her. Ownership in such cases is not easily...
Some of the ways in which a spouse hides marital assets
It has come to this. Your marriage is ending. Now, because of your immense distrust of your estranged spouse who regularly hid things – think extra-marital affairs and assets – you are forced to turn over every stone to uncover those assets that also belong to you. He...
If your spouse gives away assets, is that a red flag?
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...
Could my spouse take my inheritance in a Connecticut divorce?
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...
Your mission: Uncover assets hidden by your spouse
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...
Property division in divorce: selling your home
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...
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...
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...