Rebuilding your life after divorce can be like starting from square one. You may just be happy the legal process is over, or you might wonder where to even begin. Here are some legal and lifestyle steps you can take to start healing after divorce, so…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Money troubles are a common cause for divorce. When families get behind on their debts, the stress caused by collections can sometimes push couples apart. But even if you separate, you may want to carefully consider what happens to bankruptcy before,…
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Divorce can be hard on anyone. Children can have a difficult time adjusting to living with separated parents. Depending on the age of your children and the level of conflict in your divorce, your kids might feel pulled to take sides, or blame themsel…
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As a large part of the U.S. population gets older, the divorce rate among people over the age of 50 — also known as “gray divorce” — is becoming increasingly common. People who seek a divorce later in life are likely to encounter different ch…
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