Family Law

In preparing for your divorce, you may find it challenging to both distinguish what constitutes marital property and determine what each spouse should have. According to Financial Times, you and your spouse must each fully disclose marital property in your possession...

While it's often overlooked, deciding who gets custody of a pet is challenging for divorcing couples. These decisions are very emotionally charged, especially when one spouse wants to move away with the pet and deprive the other of access.  There are two common legal...

When you divorce as a parent, your child's well-being is the utmost concern. For many families, sharing custody gives children for a healthy, stable relationship with both parents. Review the factors that influence child custody decisions in Connecticut as you make a...

When people think of infidelity, they usually imagine physical affairs. While these affairs are certainly damaging to a marital union, and often lead couples down the road towards divorce, they are not the only kind of infidelity that cause issues. Emotional cheating...

Divorces involve resolving many contentious issues like asset division and child custody. Fights over these issues can add stress to a process that can already be distressing simply because it involves ending a marriage. However, if you seek a way other than going to...

A detailed child custody agreement can help Connecticut parents ensure they spend enough time with their children after divorce.  Make sure to include a comprehensive summer vacation schedule to maximize family time.  Comprehensive plan  Divorce Magazine recommends...

Parents going through a divorce have the added stress of figuring out child custody. The state of Connecticut encourages parents to come to a decision together, but involvement of the court will occur if they cannot agree.  There are numerous factors a judge considers...

When it comes to ending a marriage, many different issues require consideration, from child custody to alimony and property division. People often focus on the negative side of ending their marriage, but there are many positive changes that open up new opportunities...

Many of those in Torrington going through divorce proceedings often find that surprises tend to most often arise when detailing property division. Whether or not those surprises are good or bad depend on the perspective of each individual party. For example, one who...

Connecticut follows the law of equitable distribution, which means that a family court judge may divide the property you and your spouse acquired during a marriage based on a standard of fairness. While you may find that taking ownership of your house appears fair,...