If you have children and are going through a divorce or custody dispute, it likely will not be long before you encounter the phrase, “the best interests of the children.” This legal standard is the one by which judges in Connecticut and many other places settle family...
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Nanny Poppins: If My Ex Was Ordered to Share “Childcare” Costs, Does That Include Having a Nanny?
Yes, in certain situations. The court will take the following factors into account: whether the cost of the nanny is “reasonable,” whether the nanny is only used during times the custodial parent is working (or commuting to and from work), that the proposed nanny care...
Saving money on your divorce
Divorce is often a very expensive process. Naturally, many people concern themselves with possible child support and alimony payments. Many worry about division of property as well. However, it is possible for the actual cost of your divorce process itself to cost...
What is a Joint Tenancy and How Can it be Terminated?
A “joint tenancy” is a form of joint ownership of real property. Joint tenancy is similar to “tenancy in common” in that certain rights and duties come with joint tenancy, but joint tenancy includes a right of survivorship. A right of survivorship means that if a...
When should I take my divorce to court?
Divorce is not always a difficult, drawn-out process. Of course, usually the decision to get a divorce is fraught; however, some divorces are ultimately very amicable and almost write themselves. Collaborating on divorce usually is beneficial to all parties. However,...
