When doctors in Connecticut and around the country go through a divorce, determining how much their medical practices are worth and whether their businesses are separate or marital property are usually among the most difficult issues to resolve. Things are relatively...
Why do people choose divorce?
There are many reasons why couples in Connecticut and around the country may decide to end their marriages. These may include infidelity, emotional abuse or the fact that the relationship isn't as fulfilling as it once was. Any reason is valid Of course, you shouldn't...
Considerations when dealing with executive compensation
Executive compensation refers to the total package of pay and benefits that a company provides to its top-level employees. This includes salary, bonuses, stock options and other forms of compensation. If you're a high-level Connecticut executive, divorce can have a...
What happens to a family home in a divorce?
In Connecticut, marital assets are divided in an equitable manner in the event of a divorce. If you own your home jointly with your spouse, there is a good chance that it will need to be included as part of a final settlement. You will likely have several options as...
Protecting your business from divorce
No one ever expects their marriage to end in divorce in Connecticut, but it happens. If you are a small business owner, you need to take steps to protect your business should your marriage end in divorce. Create a prenuptial agreement A prenuptial agreement is a...
An overview of legal custody rights
In the state of Connecticut, parents are generally allowed to have relationships with their children after a divorce. In some cases, they will be granted legal custody of their sons or daughters while being denied physical custody. Let's take a closer look at what...
Nesting is a recent post-divorce parenting trend
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...