When couples file for divorce, a common issue is whether they will continue to live together while the divorce is pending. Often, one spouse will decide to move out. If that doesn’t happen, one spouse may want to formally request the other one move out of the house....
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What Happens to Life Insurance Policies During Divorce?
Life insurance policies are relevant to a pending divorce action in several ways that are important to understand. If you or your children are the beneficiaries of your spouse’s policy, you want to ensure that it is maintained and/or understand when it may lapse....
When The Music Has Stopped Playing – Carole Topol Orland, Esq.
How do you know when it is time to get divorced? It is undoubtedly the most life-altering decision one can make. In our practice, we see recurring causes and symptoms. These often include physical and emotional abuse, infidelity, illness or death of a child or...
What Happens to Your House in a Connecticut Divorce?
For most divorcing couples, their house is by far their largest asset. Our Connecticut divorce attorneys explain how issues involving the family home are typically addressed during divorce proceedings. Who Stays in the House While a Divorce is Pending? Both...
What You Need to Know About Financial Affidavits in Divorce
If you are getting a divorce, a key document you and your spouse will need to submit is a Financial Affidavit. This is a signed and sworn document that details each party’s income, expenses, assets, and liabilities. Working with an experienced divorce lawyer is...
Who Gets the Art in Divorce?
Art collecting is big business. The U.S. art market in 2021 was valued at $28 billion, up 31.5 percent over 2020 and almost at pre-pandemic levels. Many couples buy art for enjoyment or as an investment, which raises the issue of how to deal with artwork in the event...
How to Trace Hidden Income or Assets in Divorce
A common question in divorce cases is how an attorney can trace hidden income or assets. If you suspect your spouse is hiding money, you want proof to ensure it is considered in dividing your marital property and determining alimony and child support. In a divorce...
Will Cohabitation After Divorce Impact My Alimony Agreement?
Alimony agreements and orders are hardly set in stone. In fact, they are routinely modified when the alimony recipient remarries. But what happens to alimony when the recipient chooses not to remarry and chooses cohabitation with his or her new significant other? Is...
Who Gets the Country Club Membership in Divorce?
When couples are actively involved in a country club, a frequent question that arises is who gets the country club membership if they divorce. The answer depends on the club’s rules. Importantly, the membership also raises financial issues that should be negotiated in...
How to Avoid Problems When Using Dating Apps While Divorcing
Some people going through a divorce often feel ready to date before their divorce is final. That is easier to do than ever before thanks to dating apps. However, before you start dating, it is important to understand how it could affect your divorce case. To avoid...
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