Family Law Resource Articles

Now that the kids are gone, it seems like more parents than ever are looking at their marriage and saying, "There's nothing here for me anymore." Over the past two decades, the number of gray divorces has risen substantially, and Connecticut is no exception. Can you...

Upon divorce or legal separation in a Connecticut marriage, alimony — also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance — may be ordered. Alimony is the payment of support money, usually monthly, by one former spouse, the payor, to the other, the payee. The Duty Of...

The divorce rate has remained steady in the U.S. over the last few years, leaving many to wonder why couples are getting divorced. While there are several reasons couples decide to get divorced, a new study reports that financial arguments is one of the main reasons...

The divorce rate among baby boomers has steadily increased during the last decade. The increase in baby boomers getting divorced, commonly referred to as "gray divorce," has created unique challenges for older couples going through divorce in Connecticut and...

A new school year is almost here for many Connecticut children. Children face a variety of emotions as they meet new teachers, visit with old friends and learn new subjects. These feelings can be compounded if they recently experienced their parents' divorce. As they...

When engaged Connecticut couples decide on a prenuptial agreement, they may think it will last as long as their marriage. Besides, prenuptial agreements can't expire, can they? Believe it or not, they can. Some couples include sunset clauses in their prenups so that...

Many Connecticut marriages end in divorce, a process that often lasts many months or even as long as several years. But does it have to be that way? What if a couple could divorce in one weekend? It's possible with divorce mediation - specifically, Divorce Hotel....

In a divorce case, litigation may be needed to resolve disputes, particularly if the parties cannot communicate on important issues. But, when the split is amicable, Connecticut couples can use mediation to settle numerous divorce issues, including child custody....

Nowadays, after the marriage proposal, many Connecticut couples turn their attention to drafting prenuptial agreements before planning the wedding. This is especially true if one party brings a lot more to the table than the other, so to speak. In the excitement of...

One of the great things about the United States is that it attracts a wide-range of people. There are people form all over the world living in Connecticut, many of whom end up marrying American-born citizens. Some of these marriages last, but others end in divorce....