Divorce

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,...

Connecticut couples like you may look into the possibility of getting a divorce. Despite the fact that you are not at the beginning of your marriage, it is still a feasible option. In fact, more and more older couples are choosing to get a divorce later in life.  This...

The process of collaborative divorce allows you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse to work out an agreement that is acceptable to both of you without having to go to court. While it bears some similarity to other alternative dispute resolution methods, it also has its own...

In high-asset divorces or complicated divorce situations, figuring out the financial aspects of your agreement can become difficult and contentious. You may have to do a lot of research and work to uncover every asset, which is not an easy task. FindLaw suggests that...

As a Connecticut couple trying to divorce, you may run into some unique and unexpected problems. This is particularly true as a couple that holds high assets, as you face unique hurdles that other couples will not. One potential issue you may run into is that of a...

During your marriage, your spouse took great pride in his or her salary. Now that you are heading for a divorce, though, your soon-to-be ex cannot seem to find a job that pays anywhere near what he or she used to make. In Connecticut, many divorcing spouses are...

When people get a divorce, they have to divide all their financial assets. This process may be easier if people take certain steps with their finances.  Many people may not realize the extent of their financial assets. Nerd Wallet says that people should look at all...

Divorce can upend your life in many ways, including impacting your plans for retirement. If your retirement accounts are marital property, expect a portion of them to go to your spouse. Even if your retirement is decades off, you will still have to consider revising...

You and your spouse may be reluctant to tell your children about your impending divorce. Your feelings are understandable given the difficulty of the conversation. However, it is something you should address as soon as possible.  The longer you procrastinate telling...

As people in Stamford begin to prepare for the property division portion of their divorce proceedings, the need to develop a strategy on how to divide a 401(k) becomes clear. As the contributions made to a 401(k) during a marriage come from marital income, family...