I just read an article, which offers practical financial advice for those individuals contemplating or in the process of a divorce. I especially agree with the notion that not all marital assets are created equally. For example, a pension or other retirement plans are particularly attractive assets due to their tax treatment and the potential […]
Yet another example of parental alienation. A father created a blog called “The Psycho Ex Wife” where he vented about his ex – the mother of his two boys ages 10 and 12. During a recent court hearing, a judge ordered the father to shut down the blog. According to the judge, the father was […]
I get a few phone calls a month from prospective clients about collaborative divorce. What is it? Is it the same as divorce mediation? Do I have to go to court if I do collaborative divorce or mediation? Collaborative divorce is similar to mediation in that both processes are designed to be less adversarial than […]
Same sex marriages in Connecticut were legalized in October 2008. But that doesn’t mean that spouses in a same sex marriage derive all the benefits of a heterosexual marriage. Some examples of inequality include: 1. Tax returns. Since Connecticut acknowledges same sex marriages a same sex couple may file a joint state income tax return. […]
Yes – it does. It is true that Connecticut is a “no fault” divorce state. However, “no fault” simply means that a Court may grant a divorce without finding either spouse at fault for causing the divorce. For example, if the parties have reached a resolution on how to settle their divorce, a judge will […]
What is “joint custody” in Connecticut? ” I field a lot of phone calls on this issue. Here is how custody really works in Connecticut or what “joint custody” does or does not mean. Whether I am representing a parent in a contested custody case or have been appointed by the Court as a child’s […]
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