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When going through a particularly stressful time, we can lose perspective on reality, and we may allow our tumultuous emotions to influence our behavior. This reaction to a drastic event such as a divorce is understandable, but it might not work in our favor.Even...
A home is not just a building; it is a place where memories are made, families are raised and life is lived. When going through a divorce the decision of what happens to the family home can be a very difficult one to make. The thought of leaving the place where so...
Prenuptial agreements are one of the most misunderstood aspects of the marriage process. While they have received a bad reputation by the general public in the past, prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut. Although family law attorneys...
Alimony is important to each party getting divorced. Whether you think you will be paying or receiving alimony, it is always a big consideration when contemplating filing for divorce.In Connecticut, alimony is awarded when one party to the divorce makes a significant...
There are a million things to remember, figure out and deal with when going through a divorce. One of the things that should be on that list is to take precautions when it comes to technology. Technological advances have improved human lives significantly in...
Securing a divorce decree at the end of a Connecticut divorce doesn't necessarily mean that everything is completely over. Many times, particularly in families with children, there will be cause to return to the court in the future. Even if you don't have kids, if you...
When considering a child custody arrangement, Connecticut family courts always try to determine what is in the child's best interest. What really does "in the child's best interest" mean? There are several factors that are considered when determining the best child...
Figuring out how much property a married couple owns and getting an accurate picture of the family finances is an essential part of the divorce process. The procedure for gathering and providing this information to the other side is known as "discovery." There are...
The common practice in Connecticut family courts these days is to work toward joint physical custody when parents are divorcing. That doesn't mean, however, that joint custody is what is always wanted by the parents or what is best for the children. Sole physical...
In today's world television, movies and reality shows display that the moment a divorce is filed one of the parties must move out of the home. In Connecticut, this is not true. Both of the parties have the right to stay in the home throughout the entire divorce (even...