A Connecticut divorce starts with a Summons. And the language of the Summons sets the tone for an adversarial process. For example: Notice to the Defendant. Who wants to be a Defendant? Defendants tend to get defensive. You are being sued. Huh? What now? For what? This paper is a Summons in a lawsuit….
Sound advice appears below on how to help a friend or loved one going through a divorce. The author did miss a BIG one though. Do not compare your divorce or any other divorce to theirs. No two divorces are identical. The variables are endless. You are doing your friend a huge disservice if you…
If there are children, the custodial parent gets the house. Ok – this might be too general but it’s a good “rule of thumb.” Oh – do not fight for custody of the children as a way of getting the house. Do request custody because it’s best for your children. What if there are no…
Big increase in divorce cases where there is a dispute over pet custody. But using the word “custody” is a mischaracterization. While you might think of your pet as a member of the family courts do not. Pets are considered property. Therefore, Connecticut courts do not apply the “best interest” standard when deciding who gets…
How does adultery in a Connecticut divorce effect the outcome? Here are a few instances: 1. Distribution of assets/property. The court is required to consider “the causes for the annulment, dissolution of marriage or legal separation” when dividing property. So, for example, if a spouse has used marital assets to support an affair, that fact…
This is a case-by-case decision. It is certainly an issue to consider if you are contemplating divorce or already in the midst of a divorce. It is true that a joint return will usually produce a lower tax than if the two spouses filed separately. However, there is a downside to filing a joint return…