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Divorce and Social Security: What You Need to Know

If you or your spouse depend on government assistance to supplement your income, divorce can substantially affect your ability to pay your bills and meet your family’s needs. When you are faced with divorce and social security questions, you need a… Read More
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How to Negotiate Alimony or Spousal Support with Mediation

When one household becomes two, one spouse often needs to rely on spousal support from the other during the divorce process, or even after the judgment of divorce is entered. But ensuring both spouses’ needs are met doesn’t have to result in conf… Read More
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Life After Divorce: Steps to Rebuild Your Life

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… Read More
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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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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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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 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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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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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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What Happens in Bankruptcy When There is a Divorce?

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,… Read More
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Categories: Bankruptcy, Divorce