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How to Trace Hidden Income or Assets in Divorce
A common question in divorce cases is how an attorney can trace hidden income or assets. If you suspect your spouse is hiding money, you want proof to ensure it is considered in dividing your marital property and determining alimony and child support. In a divorce...
Who Gets the Country Club Membership in Divorce?
When couples are actively involved in a country club, a frequent question that arises is who gets the country club membership if they divorce. The answer depends on the club’s rules. Importantly, the membership also raises financial issues that should be negotiated in...
How to Avoid Problems When Using Dating Apps While Divorcing
Some people going through a divorce often feel ready to date before their divorce is final. That is easier to do than ever before thanks to dating apps. However, before you start dating, it is important to understand how it could affect your divorce case. To avoid...
Pros and Cons of Gray Divorce
Gray divorce is the term coined to describe divorce among spouses approximately 60 and older. The rate of gray divorce has more than doubled in the last few decades and today, such divorces represent almost 35% of all divorces according to a report from the U.S....
Tips to Help You Discuss a Prenuptial Agreement With Your Fiancé
Many people think that prenuptial agreements are only for wealthy individuals. However, they are useful in a wide variety of situations, including second marriages, individuals with a business or inheritance, or anytime there are assets or debts that a party wants to...
Will Recording Conversations During Divorce Help Your Case?
One of the most common questions of spouses getting divorced is whether it is legal to record conversations during a divorce to use as evidence. The legality of recordings depends on the circumstances. However, even if a recording is legal, it doesn’t mean it is...
Three Things You May Not Know About Legal Separation in Connecticut
If you are having marital problems, you may be contemplating whether to legally separate or divorce. In Connecticut, these are two distinct legal options with their own procedures. However, there are also similarities between the two which causes many people to get...
Will the Court Give You More Money If Your Spouse Is at Fault in Your Divorce?
A common question in divorce is whether the reason your marriage is ending is taken into account in how your assets are divided. Not surprisingly, many people feel that if their spouse was abusive, cheated, or otherwise behaved badly, he or she should have to pay for...
Can Your Spouse Get Part of Your Inheritance in Divorce?
If you are considering divorce and have inherited money or property, you may be wondering if your spouse has a right to it. Connecticut law is different from many states in how it treats inherited assets. In many cases, your spouse can get part of your inheritance in...
Can a Connecticut Court Order Temporary Alimony or Counsel Fees When a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Precludes It?
By: Sarah E. Murray It is becoming more common for people to enter into Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreements, especially in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Some parties agree in their Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement that neither party shall pay counsel fees to the...
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