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Living with an ex in New York can threaten both your stability and your safety. You can resolve the situation through a lawful notice and, if necessary, a court order. Who has legal rights to stay First, determine your ex’s legal status in the home. If their name is...
Divorce involves not only the division of assets but also the allocation of debts. This covers credit card debt, mortgages, auto loans and personal loans, regardless of who owns the account. In Connecticut, a fair division of marital debts is essential to the divorce...
Diving into co-parenting after a divorce can feel like stepping into unknown territory. Fortunately, you can have a helpful roadmap by creating a solid co-parenting plan. Remember that this matter is not only about dividing time—it's about building a framework for...
In Connecticut, as well as in many other states, prenuptial agreements are binding legal contracts that can help protect a wide range of personal assets. This could be from future inheritance to business interests in the event of a divorce. Before marriage, couples...
Would it surprise you to learn that the divorce rate is actually lower than in the last few decades? In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau found the divorce rate in 2019 was 37% (827,2611 divorces out of 2,254,404 marriages), down from between 40-50%. Divorce is not easy on...
As the summer season approaches, families with shared child custody arrangements may find themselves facing the task of creating a summer child custody schedule. Coordinating custody arrangements during this time can be challenging, but it is possible to create a...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process, particularly when it comes to dividing property. In New York, the principle of equitable distribution governs property division, meaning that the courts divide marital property fairly, but not necessarily equally. This...
As a divorced parent, it is likely that you have periodic child support payments that you must make in support of your child's well-being if you are not the primary custodian. There is not a one-size-fits-all payment amount that all child support plans adhere to - it...
It may not have occurred to you that sharing a credit card with your spouse could be troublesome. However, as you prepare for divorce, you understand that you should try to close out the card as soon as possible. With an active joint credit account, your spouse could...
Couples seeking a divorce in Connecticut can choose to file a no-fault divorce. However, that is not their only option. There are several fault grounds couples can choose to file under and these grounds may affect property division in the divorce. Types of fault...