Family Law Resource Articles

Parents who go through a divorce have to figure out how to handle parenting the children once the split is final. Although a court can order child custody arrangements for the children, other aspects are often left to the parents. Connecticut parents might be...

Divorce mediation is an alternative for divorcing Connecticut couples who want to avoid litigation. Although this is an attractive option for many, there are concerns about how effective this form of dispute resolution can really be for combative couples. While some...

When you get married, there's a saying that goes "What's yours is mine, and what's mine is yours." Connecticut couples understand that's how things typically go in a marriage. Much of what you and your spouse acquire during the marriage is shared with each other....

Divorced Connecticut couples paying alimony will do well to learn about the taxes involved with making and receiving payments. While divorce cases are different throughout the state of Connecticut, one common subject is alimony. No matter if a person is paying or...

If you are looking to divorce then you may think that you have to battle it out in court. While litigation was once a prerequisite in order to end a marriage, this is no longer the case. A nasty courtroom battle only adds unnecessary emotional stress to an already...

In a Seattle divorce, property division is often a huge issue. This is especially true when one spouse wants to keep the marital home. This can be complicated when both are listed on the title of the house. The most common solution is to refinance the home in one...

Many of us in Westport and Greenwich recognize that divorce is not a simple process. Rarely are spouses in such good standing with each other that they can easily agree about the divorce, a settlement, and child custody and support. More often than not, parents and...

During the recession, married couples were more likely to stay together due to the lack of job security and inability to sell their house. Now that the housing market and economy is improving, more couples are filing for divorce in Connecticut and across the country....

Divorce in Connecticut has changed quite a bit in the last 100 plus years. At one time, a couple could only divorce if there was cause, meaning that couples who were faithful but were just unhappy could not end their marriages. Divorce also used to be devastating to a...

In an effort to protect themselves, many Connecticut couples agree to sign a prenuptial agreement before tying the knot. Prenuptial agreements help with issues regarding marital property should the marriage end in divorce. Prenuptial agreements are legal documents and...