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When couples divorce, many expect to divide homes, bank accounts and retirement funds. However, investment income often creates confusion. It can include dividends, interest, rental proceeds or gains from stocks. Because these funds can grow quickly, they often become...
Art collections can be more than just aesthetically pleasing; they can serve as valuable investments. However, when divorce enters the picture, these prized possessions can become subjects of complex legal and financial discussions. Understanding how divorce impacts...
Infidelity often triggers divorce, stirring up intense emotions and confusion about how it affects property division. However, many Stamford residents misunderstand the impact of cheating on divorce settlements. Connecticut uses "no-fault" divorce laws. Courts don't...
In divorce proceedings, the division of assets often extends beyond financial holdings to include cherished family heirlooms. These items, steeped in sentimental and historical significance, can be part of a divorce settlement agreement. However, their inclusion...
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...
One of the small joys of my life is frothy milk in my morning coffee. It started back when I was living and working as a dancer in Miami. My friend, Lorenzo Monreal, introduced me to his community of fellow defectors from the Cuban National Ballet. We spent a lot time...
There is no time greater to take stock of one's financial picture than when a marriage is not on solid footing. Women in Connecticut who are on the brink of divorce from their spouses may be looking for answers when it comes to facing their financial future as single...
Divorce is a trying time for everyone involved. Many times, parents become so focused on protecting their children that they overlook other issues. The truth is that you should prioritize your children, but you also need to protect yourself in a divorce. All too...
The money in your financial accounts represents your children's education fund and your future retirement. However, when you get a divorce, you will need to divide these assets. Remember, even if the account doesn't have your spouse's name on it, if you acquired the...
Some couples who choose to divorce before staying married too long or having children together truly do not understand how simple they have it. While no divorce is exactly easy or simple, and every divorce costs something, divorces between middle-aged couples with...