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...
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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...
Mediation vs. collaborative divorce
Some divorcing couples in Connecticut find it difficult to work out the terms of their divorce without the help of a judge. However, many couples find that they can avoid a lengthy court battle by settling their divorce outside of court. If you and your spouse are...
How do judges determine the amount and length of alimony?
Married couples share their resources, income, property and their lives. They also help support each other. Of course, spouses may take on different roles, with one earning the majority of the money and the other spending more time at home raising the children and...
Can I revoke my prenuptial agreement?
Although no one enters a marriage expecting to get divorced one day, a prenuptial agreement is a good idea for many reasons. It provides you and your spouse with a sense of stability and peace of mind knowing how you will handle property division and financial issues...
Looking out for the children in a divorce
Divorce is difficult for everyone in the family, but a child’s perspective on the event will affect their physical, emotional and psychological well-being long after it is over. These issues often play out in missed developmental stages, lowered academic performance,...
What is a civil annulment?
Divorce isn't the only way to end a marriage in Connecticut. State law also allows for a civil annulment. A civil annulment is different from a religious annulment. Civil annulments are granted by courts and are based on statutory authority. Once granted, a civil...