Differences and disputes are a likely cause for a divorce filing; however, they do not need to be part of the divorce process. Yes, divorce can get messy, complex and emotional, but that does not mean the parties cannot work through their differences by working...
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How can you successfully advocate for spousal support?
You should acquire your fair share of the marital estate through your divorce, and yet you can still feel like you don’t have the financial resources you need. Alimony, if you can secure it, can give you that additional support that you need. But your spouse probably...
What divorce issues can I settle through mediation?
The divorce process can be taxing and overwhelming, especially if there are various decisions left unsettled because of conflicts between you and your former spouse. Sometimes, going to court to address these concerns can be essential. Other times, you can enter...
What factors can impose supervised visitations in Connecticut?
Visitation can be essential to maintaining relationships between parents and their children during life after divorce. An appropriate arrangement can also benefit the child, helping them feel reassured and allowing them to flourish. However, some parents might be...
Does marital misconduct affect divorce in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, you can file for divorce if your marriage is already broken with no chances of reconciliation. This is a no-fault divorce and the judge will not require you to prove fault for them to hear your case. However, you also have the option to file for a...
A divorcing homemaker: What are your retirement options?
From a financial standpoint, being a divorcing homemaker at an old age seems like a recipe for a retirement disaster. You spend all those years getting the job done at home – cleaning, cooking and looking after the kids. So much so that you might not have had time to...
What factors can affect child custody decisions?
Child custody is one of the primary topics usually discussed during divorce proceedings. It is also a common source of disputes between parents, especially when they have conflicting perspectives on how to raise their children. Fortunately, the law has provisions...
How do you deal with a divorce mediation impasse?
You chose divorce mediation hoping that you can privately and peacefully work towards an agreement that makes the most sense for your situation. However, when you hit a wall in the process it can feel like you only wasted your time. That may not necessarily be the...
What you should know about divorce mediation
These days, more parties are opting for mediation instead of bringing their divorce cases to court. Mediation is often less expensive, less time-consuming and gives parties more control over the dispute process. But while mediation is usually an easier process,...
What is a non-adversarial divorce?
Courts decide on a number of matters in divorce proceedings such as child custody, alimony, division of property and so on. This stretches out the process depending on each marriage’s circumstances. But what if you and your spouse do not have a lot of matters to...