Spouses may amass significant assets during their marriage. If the marriage fails, questions arise about distributing assets during divorce proceedings. Each spouse may seek a mutual agreement or court decision favorable to them. Under Connecticut law, the legal...

Spouses may never expect their marriages to fall apart, but such things happen. The subsequent divorce process in Connecticut courts might bring more unexpected and complicated steps. Dissolving a marriage is a legal process that comes with numerous responsibilities,...

Division of debt incurred during the marriage can be a difficult issue in any Connecticut divorce. This is particularly so if the couple took out loans jointly. This is something that you cannot overlook because it could end up leaving you in debt and your credit in...

While many people may think of courts and long procedures when thinking about divorce, not all marriages end that way. Mediation can be a less stressful but equally beneficial way to save effort and time while divorcing. Knowing if this strategy is right for you can...

If you are a business owner facing a divorce, you may have questions about what will happen to your business once the divorce is final. Fortunately, there are several different options you may utilize to keep your business if you want to. Equitable distribution...

In preparing for your divorce, you may find it challenging to both distinguish what constitutes marital property and determine what each spouse should have. According to Financial Times, you and your spouse must each fully disclose marital property in your possession...

While it's often overlooked, deciding who gets custody of a pet is challenging for divorcing couples. These decisions are very emotionally charged, especially when one spouse wants to move away with the pet and deprive the other of access.  There are two common legal...

When you divorce as a parent, your child's well-being is the utmost concern. For many families, sharing custody gives children for a healthy, stable relationship with both parents. Review the factors that influence child custody decisions in Connecticut as you make a...

When people think of infidelity, they usually imagine physical affairs. While these affairs are certainly damaging to a marital union, and often lead couples down the road towards divorce, they are not the only kind of infidelity that cause issues. Emotional cheating...

Divorces involve resolving many contentious issues like asset division and child custody. Fights over these issues can add stress to a process that can already be distressing simply because it involves ending a marriage. However, if you seek a way other than going to...