Family Law Blog

A common misconception is that legal separation occurs when one spouse moves out of the marital home. That is not true. Living apart does not result in a legal separation and it does not matter whether the parties expect that their physical separation is going to be...

In Connecticut, property may be split equally between spouses, but it is not mandatory. Instead, Connecticut law provides that all assets that exist at the time of divorce are subject to an “equitable distribution.” What Is Equitable Distribution? When spouses...

Anyone getting a divorce in Connecticut must disclose their assets to their spouse and to the court. The rationale for this requirement is that the information is needed to properly determine property division, alimony, and child support where applicable. The parties...

If you or your spouse has a family-owned or closely held business, you may be worried about how a divorce may affect the company. A divorce can impact the operations and finances of the business as well as damage the family relationships of those working in the...

A significant reason why divorce can take a long time is because of disputes over financial issues – both division of assets and support. Bringing in financial experts as part of your legal team is sometimes necessary in order to address these financial issues....

Ask any pet lover and they will say that their pet is a member of the family. However, under Connecticut law, a pet is treated as property, no matter how much you love them and how well they are treated. That’s true in divorce cases as well. While you may think of...

Social media provides an easy way to stay in touch with friends and family. However, in the context of divorce, social media has significant downsides and little upside. If you want to remain active on social media during your divorce, here are some guidelines to...