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...
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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...
Understanding the divorce mediation process
Many Connecticut residents who have made the decision to divorce are naturally apprehensive about the divorce process. Everyone has most likely heard a horror story or two about someone else’s divorce and is afraid the same thing will happen to them. There is no...