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In 2017, the rate of divorce in couples aged 55 to 64 was up to 12 couples per 1,000. This phenomenon of older adults splitting up is gray divorce. Divorce is already emotionally taxing on those who go through with it. When you are in the middle of a divorce,...
If you are planning to divorce your spouse, you may have some uncertainty about your financial future. While Connecticut law entitles you to an equitable share of marital assets, you may be eligible for alimony. If you have children, you may also be able to pursue...
Connecticut couples are under a lot of stress and pressure during divorce. You must work out many personal and financial issues at the same time. The mental and emotional toll of the process is often difficult for people to get through. In these moments of high...
If the end of your marriage seems near, your future may seem full of uncertainty. You probably have numerous questions about what your home, finances and family life will look like in the coming years. You do not need to feel helpless as your divorce looms. A...
Going through a divorce does not mean that your finances have to suffer. In fact, you can utilize this experience to strengthen and even capitalize on your finances to begin preparing for a stable and successful future. Your effort to proactively implement a plan to...
As a recently divorced person, you may wonder if it is prudent to change your last name to officially reflect this change. Your last name could be an important way to represent yourself professionally or to signify a new start in other areas of life. The possibilities...
Understanding your rights to spousal support in the State of New York is a daunting and confusing task, especially if your divorce involves substantial income and assets. New York's divorce laws, especially those dealing with financial aspects of divorce, are drafted...
As you get into identifying the assets within your marriage, you will eventually need to discuss what to do with your retirement accounts. It is not possible to divide certain accounts between two people because you have to follow the rules of the plan. In this...
When parents separate, the child support order is one of the most important aspects of the divorce. The goal of the state's guidelines is to ensure that the support order provides for the child’s needs. The terms should not put an undue financial burden on either...
Appointing a healthcare agent in advance and making medical decisions in writing is the best way to ensure that your wishes are respected when you're not able to speak for yourself. In Connecticut, this can be done by creating an Advance Directive, a legal document in...