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What Does "In the Best Interest of the Child" Actually Mean?

In the course of any divorce involving children or unmarried custody case, parents will likely hear their lawyers or the judges refer to doing what is “in the best interest of the child.” But what does a child’s best interests actually mean… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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What to Include in a Connecticut Will

When Connecticut residents come to estate planning attorneys, they often ask what to include in their will. A last will and testament is fully customizable to meet your needs, but there are certain provisions that you generally need to include. Here… Read More
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Categories: Wills
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Connecticut No-Fault Divorce

In Connecticut, anyone who wants a divorce is legally entitled to get one. You can’t be forced to stay in a marriage against your wishes once the relationship has broken down. This is what is commonly called Connecticut no-fault divorce. Is Connect… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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Connecticut Custody Plans: How to Pick a Visitation Plan for Your Family

Custody and visitation are often the most hotly debated parts of a couple’s divorce. However, taking a practical look at your family’s needs, resources, and schedules, can help you pick a parenting schedule that works for you and your children. T… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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How to Get Ready for Your Consultation with a Bankruptcy Lawyer

Making the decision to talk to a bankruptcy attorney can be hard. You may have emotional, practical, and financial concerns about filing for bankruptcy. Many of those concerns can be answered during a free initial consultation. Knowing how to get rea… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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How Are 401(k), IRA & Pension Assets Divided in a Connecticut Divorce?

Married couples often pool their efforts, and their resources, to accumulate a “nest egg” of retirement assets they plan to use in their old age. But what happens to the 401(k), IRA and pension assets in a divorce? Does it matter whose name they… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
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How to Minimize Probate Court Involvement with Estate Planning

When you pass away, you don’t want the Connecticut probate court standing between your family and your assets. Using thoughtful financial strategies while you are alive can help to minimize probate court involvement with estate planning. This will… Read More
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Categories: Estate Planning
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Your Will After Divorce

The divorce process requires navigating and coping with many transitions, both personal and financial. Amid this temporary storm, it’s easy and perhaps natural for some details to be overlooked. But there can be long-lasting consequences. Many, if… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Wills
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Top 10 Connecticut Bankruptcy Tips From a Bankruptcy Lawyer

The choices you make in the days leading up to filing for a Connecticut bankruptcy can affect your financial freedom once it is over. Here are some Bankruptcy Tips from a bankruptcy lawyer with years of experience. Following these tips and working wi… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy
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Managing Debts in Divorce

Most couples tend to focus on how their assets will be divided in their divorce, such as who will keep the home, or how retirement assets will be divided. But managing debt in divorce can be just as important. If you don’t take care to consider wha… Read More
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Categories: Divorce