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Who Pays for College When Parents Are Divorced?

Married couples aren’t required to pay for their child’s college. However, in Connecticut, parents can be ordered to pay higher educational costs for their children as part of a divorce settlement or if a parent petitions the court at a later date. Educational support...

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What Happens If Your Spouse Refuses to Pay Alimony?

If your spouse or former spouse refuses to pay you the alimony you’re owed, you can enforce your rights in court. Under Connecticut law, an award of alimony in a separation agreement, divorce judgment, or stipulation is a legally enforceable obligation. However,...

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Can My Alimony Order Be Changed After Divorce?

Most alimony orders can be changed after divorce if the appropriate requirements are met. You can seek an increase, decrease, suspension, or termination regardless of whether you are the recipient or payor. If you want to modify an alimony order, your attorney can...

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What Are the First Steps in a High Net Worth Divorce?

If you and your spouse decide to divorce and have significant assets, you may face some additional challenges in resolving financial issues compared to other couples. An attorney experienced in handling complicated assets can help with this process. In a high net...

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What to Look for in a Great Family Law Attorney

Divorce is one of the most stressful experiences you can go through in life. Even if your divorce is amicable, you’re making a significant life change. One thing that can help is to have the right lawyer. If you’re looking for an attorney, you want someone with...

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How Does Divorce Impact My Pension?

Pensions may not be as common as they were years ago, but many people going through divorces in Connecticut have pensions, and these pensions can sometimes represent a significant portion of a couple’s assets. In Connecticut, retirement assets like pensions are...

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Tips for Divorcing When You Have a Child with Special Needs

Any time parents are divorcing, the well-being of their children should be paramount. Divorce is an emotional situation and brings significant change in everyone’s lives. When special needs children are involved, there are added concerns to address. Parents’ divorce...

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Can Lawyers Find Hidden Assets During a Divorce?

Hidden assets in a divorce could make the process more complicated. If you're considering divorce but are worried that your spouse may have money or property you don't know about, hiring a skilled divorce attorney is critical. An experienced attorney can analyze...

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Why You Should Try to Settle Your Divorce Case

When you are considering divorce or still early in the divorce process, it may be hard to imagine amicably resolving your conflicts with your spouse. However, the reality is that 97% of divorce cases ultimately settle. Connecticut courts and their dispute resolution...

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Is It Possible to Get Divorced Without Going to Court?

A good thing that came out of COVID-19 in Connecticut was that the judicial system expanded its online services to keep people out of courtrooms and speed up the resolution of cases where the parties have resolved their matter by agreement. As a result, couples can...

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