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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...
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,...
If you have children with your spouse, one of you will likely pay child support if you decide to end your marriage. Connecticut uses the income shares model to determine a fair arrangement that ensures financial stability for the divided family. Review the specifics...
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...
Can physically tearing up a legal document invalidate or revoke its intention? When that legal document is your last Will & Testament: possibly yes! According to Connecticut General Statutes §45a-257, “a Will or Codicil shall not be revoked in any other manner...
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...
Couples who have a high net worth do not look forward to putting the details of their divorce on public display in the courtroom. Mediation has become a popular alternative with divorcing couples of every economic level since it offers privacy along with many other...
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...
Much like death and taxes, child support payments are often a necessary inevitability when it comes to divorce and custody. The court uses reported income, among other things, in order to calculate how much child support an individual should be paying. But what...