Divorce and Family Law

Things you should never say to your divorce lawyer

Just read a great article from fellow family law attorney Henry Gornbein setting forth seven things clients should never say to their divorce lawyer. Henry Gornbein: Things You Should Never Say To Your Divorce Lawyer A few thoughts: These “things” are not unique to divorce law. Many of these points apply equally as well to […]

Thinking of a collaborative divorce in Connecticut?

A collaborative divorce is designed to be less contentious than a traditional, litigated divorce. In fact, both parties in a collaborative divorce sign an agreement that they will not participate in any court or adversarial action. They further agree to engage in “good faith” negotiations and to provide full, honest and open disclosure of all […]

Connecticut divorce with children – tax credits and deductions

Three common tax issues arise with children and divorce: 1. Dependent child exemption. As a general rule, the custodial parent is entitled to claim the dependency exemption. The custodial parent is defined by the IRS as the parent whom the child lived with for the greater number of nights during the year. Note – joint […]

Sorting out a few common tax issues in a Connecticut divorce

There are many issues to sort out in a divorce. When spouses disagree it is usually over children, support and money. In the process, spouses may overlook the importance of addressing common tax issues. The tax dependency exemption for qualified children is worthy of a separate blog. Here are the other top four: 1. Filing […]

Alimony reform gaining momentum nationwide

Florida is the latest state to consider alimony reform. The reform would limit the ability of judges to order lifetime alimony and adjust the way alimony is calculated. Connecticut lawmakers are drafting an alimony reform bill. Other states including Arkansas, North and South Carolina, Oregon and West Virginia have set up “Alimony Reform” groups to […]

Your spouse and your house in a Connecticut divorce

In many divorce cases, the most valuable asset is the house. Therefore, it is no surprise that how to handle the house is also one the most important decisions a divorcing couple faces. There are many possibilities when it comes to property division. But whatever the decision is, this is an area of the Separation […]

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