Many couples decide to wait to marry or not to marry at all, yet still want to have children together. If you are one of these couples, you need to be aware that the legal paternity of your children is not guaranteed since you are unmarried. Under Connecticut family law, the assumption is that the husband of a woman having a child is the legal father, but that presumption does not exist for unmarried parents.
The most important part of your divorce: Child custody
If you are like other Connecticut families going through a divorce, the fate of your family rests heavy on your mind. Deciding how your child custody agreement will look is more than likely preoccupying the majority of your time. Whether you work out an agreement with your spouse or need the court to make the decisions on behalf of your family, it helps to understand what you face.
Is your divorce settlement agreement legal?
Those who are going through a divorce may be tempted to bypass the court system and put together their own divorce settlement agreement. Unfortunately, this option may not be as successful as the couple thinks.
Dividing retirement in a divorce? Don't get pegged by the IRS
When Connecticut residents begin building up their retirement accounts at work, they're probably aware that there is a pretty hefty penalty for withdrawing money from it prior to retirement. During a divorce, retirement accounts, or at least a portion of them, could be considered part of the marital estate. Dividing those accounts could lead to a significant financial impact if not done correctly.
