Until recently, when someone 'nested,' the assumption was that they were preparing for a new baby. But now, parents in Connecticut and across the country are nesting post-divorce. In a family that birdnests or nests, the parents are the ones who change locations, not...
How to retain control of real property in a divorce
Any items that were acquired during your marriage may be ceded to your spouse as part of a divorce settlement. This means that your spouse might take possession of the family home, a rental property or other real property that you own in Connecticut. However, there...
Can you keep living in your house after a divorce?
Everything changes when you file for divorce in Connecticut. If you're not on civil terms with your estranged spouse, you might not even know where you're going to live. Where can you stay until you find a new residence? Who gets to stay in the house? If your name is...
Recently divorced? Make these changes to your estate plan
The divorce may be final but that doesn't mean your financial connection to your former spouse has been severed. Chances are, your ex's name appeared on at least one Connecticut financial document that still needs to be updated. There are a few more things you need to...
Mediation often the best option for family law matters
Going to court for a long and protracted divorce battle is often not in the family's best interests. In fact, while some divorces are incredibly contentious, many couples split up because the marriage no longer works. This can be a matter of the spouses no longer...