Some people feel blindsided by a petition for divorce, but this process usually unfolds for generally foreseeable reasons. Spouses must provide the courts with an explanation for their divorce petitions when they initiate the process. Connecticut's laws are actually...
The state acknowledges the parentage of adults who have biological or legal relationships with minor children. Mothers can easily have their parentage acknowledged, as medical professionals are typically present during the birth or can attest to the aftermath of the...
Under Connecticut’s child support laws, separated parents can request the courts for a change in their child support amount if they go through a substantial change of circumstances. This legal process helps ensure that parents can adapt to their new situations with...
When parents separate, the traditional hope is often that they can co-parent cooperatively, working together to make decisions and maintain stability for their children. However, this is not always possible or advisable. For a variety of reasons, ranging from...
Divorce is often a very intense and emotional process. Spouses who choose to file for divorce or who feel blindsided by a filing often let their emotions govern their behavior. Their negative feelings toward one another can lead to a far more contentious divorce. As...
When children are navigating their early years, co-parenting schedules tend to focus on consistency, routine and physical care. As children grow into tweens and teens, those needs evolve—and so should their parenting plans. Adolescents require structure, but they also...
There are many scenarios in which divorcing couples may opt to attend divorce mediation together. Sometimes, a high-profile career makes mediation the best option available, as maintaining privacy is critical for the spouses. Other times, concerns about custody...
After decades of shared experiences, some couples discover that their paths have diverged, leading them to seek fulfillment independently. These couples often possess substantial assets, having accumulated wealth through years of hard work and, if prudent, wise...
For people beginning the divorce process this year, the process of dividing assets can be more complicated than it might normally be. The value of assets like retirement and investment accounts is fluctuating at sometimes dizzying rates, with even seasoned economic...
Divorce has the potential to be a very difficult process. Spouses often find themselves disagreeing about what is necessary and what is fair. Property division can be a source of conflict as spouses begin preparing to separate their lives. The assets that they have...