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Outside of your home, your retirement accounts may represent the most valuable assets in your divorce. Your retirement accounts may also be among the most complex assets to split during property division. Overview The more assets you have, the more complex the...
If you spend much time on social media, you have probably seen at least one lavish marriage proposal. Because you are not a flashy person, though, you decided to have a low-key one. Still, giving your bride-to-be your family's heirloom ring ensured your proposal was...
The divorce process can create many new challenges for you that you may have not experienced before. As a result, you may struggle to cope with the process on a mental and emotional level. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 4.7...
A divorce is an overwhelming process, especially when you and your spouse share significant assets. Understanding how property division works in Connecticut can help you plan and reduce worry. Here are five things to consider when dividing your property. 1. You can...
When you split from your Connecticut spouse later in life, you may have unique, age-related financial concerns that younger people navigating divorce may not. For example, you may feel especially worried about having enough money set aside to retire comfortably and...
In the average divorce, the division of assets process focuses mainly on things like the family home, bank accounts, retirement savings and credit card debt. Legally, personal possessions like clothing, furniture and record collections are called "chattels." Whichever...
When you and your Connecticut spouse make the decision to split, you are going to have to figure out how to divide the assets you currently share. You are also going to have to pay off any debts you may share together so that each of you may start fresh with a clean...
Child custody matters can bring out a lot of emotion. In some situations, parents will use their children as a bargaining tool or try to use them to punish the other parent. Things can easily get out of hand, with parents only thinking of their needs. To ensure that...
If you wish to divorce quickly without drawing out the process, then you may want to consider a nonadversarial divorce. The Connecticut Judicial Branch explains this type of divorce process involves completing the process much more quickly than going through the...
When you are going through a divorce, you should have a thorough understanding of your financial situation. There are steps you can take that help you protect your assets as you pursue a fair outcome for your divorce. 1. Review your expenses You should examine your...