When in the middle of a divorce, you might not know how personal injury affects the divorce. How will personal injury awards become divided between you and your spouse? Here I will discuss personal injury awards and worker’s compensation. I will discuss how divorce impacts these things. Dividing Property When a married couple decides to [...]
If you are in the middle of a divorce, you might be uncomfortable taking your case to court. Going to court can be a lengthy, expensive, and stressful process. In some situations, it is the right way to handle the divorce. But in other situations, alternatives to court might be a good idea. One good [...]
Mediation One of the main differences between taking your divorce to court and using mediation is the main concern of both. While the end goal is the same in both situations (divorce) going to court means that you or your spouse are concerned with your legal rights. Also, you are interested in determining how the [...]
One of your major assets is likely your home. Along with the rest of your assets, you are probably wondering what will happen to your marital home when you get a divorce. What if you want to keep the house? What if you don’t? There are many questions related to your marital home and what [...]
Determining if you need a lawyer to help you through your divorce involves several factors. While you might think that you can handle this process on your own, there are many reasons why finding the right lawyer can make this process simpler for you, alleviate your stress, and save you money in the long run. [...]
There are a few situations in which you might seek a divorce in another country. If you are a citizen of another country, you might consider this option. Here, I will discuss some particulars involved with international divorce. Citizenship In many of these international cases where one spouse is a U.S. citizen and the other [...]
Filing for divorce can improve your life in many ways. However, you might feel worried about how you will afford the divorce. Between court fees, the time you will have to take off from work, and lawyer fees, the divorce expenses can add up. Here, I will discuss some common divorce fees and how [...]
There are many steps involved in filing for a divorce. You might feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do in order to go through this process. Here, I will discuss the important things that you need to do if you want to get a divorce in Connecticut. Filing a Divorce [...]
Connecticut has specific statutes regarding divorce. I have provided these laws here if you are interested in viewing the actual general statutes. For assistance interpreting these laws, you can contact my office at 203-925-9200. Connecticut General Statutes. Sec. 46b-40. (Formerly Sec. 46-32) Grounds for dissolution of marriage; legal separation; annulment (a) A marriage is dissolved [...]
Connecticut, like many states in America, has now accepted no-fault divorces. This means that you can file for divorce in Connecticut based on the irretrievable breakdown of your marriage. Irretrievable breakdown means that no one is at-fault for your divorce – you and your spouse simply have irreconcilable differences and do not want to remain [...]
