Family Law Resource Articles

Dealing with the thought of divorce is stressful enough for Connecticut couples. Having to battle it out in a courtroom is even more nerve-wracking. Fortunately, couples have the option of negotiating and settling on important issues through divorce mediation. Couples...

When Connecticut couples divorce, they often fight over material possessions such as houses, money, cars, collections and other high-ticket items. Many overlook one of the most prized possession of all: the family pet. It can leave us with emptiness when a beloved...

When Connecticut couples divorce, it can be a stressful time, but, fortunately, there are options. They no longer have to spend tens of thousands of dollars battling their soon-to-be ex-spouse in court. Instead, they can choose divorce mediation and save money and...

If you go through a court hearing for your divorce, do you realize that you are putting major decisions in your life in the hands of a judge? That is not to say that judges are not fair in most situations. Like all people, however, they may not see fairness the same...

Although it would be a dream come true for many divorcing individuals that they never have to communicate with their ex again, for those with kids, that just isn’t reality. Whether the child is still learning to walk or already in school, there will be plenty of...

The divorce process doesn't have to be as expensive as many couples allow it to be. Many couples think they can get what they want through anger and spite. However, with negotiation and compromise couples can avoid a costly and emotional trial and settle property...

Whether you are using divorce mediation or having a court decide your case in Connecticut, you might benefit from calling in some experts for advice or testimony. Decisions that are made regarding child custody and visitation, child support or alimony, and property...

It is no surprise that most divorcing parents in Wilton disagree about most things. They likely disagree on whose fault it is that the marriage is over, about who should have primary physical custody of the children, about exactly which days which parent should get,...

Gone are the days when Connecticut fathers were primarily the ones paying child support after a divorce. Times have changed and now, in 40 percent of households with children, women are acting as the breadwinner. But it sometimes comes with a cost. This means that...

Going through a Connecticut divorce is not easy for parents or children. In fact, experts say there are a few critical steps to making sure that your children understand and accept divorce provisions, such as custody and visitation. Even though it may seem impossible,...