Email is a great tool to communicate with your ex – but only if used effectively. Here’s how: 1. Tone. Be polite and courteous even if it pains you. No sarcasm, threats or name calling. And if you are really agitated then take some before you respond. 2. Facts. Keep it business like and stick…
To change a custody order in Connecticut, a Motion for Modification must be filed. First, the judge must determine whether there has been a “substantial change in circumstances” since the time of the last custody order. Second, if there has been a “substantial change in circumstances”, then the judge can modify custody. In making new…
I just read an article about divorce rates. For first-time marriages, the rate was about 50%. That’s pretty high although it’s in line with other studies I have seen. But I was surprised to learn that approximately 67% of second marriages end in divorce. Divorce can cause financial hardship. Even more so for couples going…
A divorce can be a grueling process. No question about it. Reduce your stress level. Here’s how: Just be honest. Be upfront and candid with your lawyer about everything. I realize that sometimes it can be uncomfortable to reveal indiscretions or to admit to mistakes during the marriage. Nevertheless, these discussions allow for effective preparation…
Having a productive initial consultation with a Connecticut divorce lawyer is an important first step. Here are some suggestions to make that meeting efficient: The marriage. Why are you seeking a divorce? Is there hope of reconciliation? What was the cause of the breakdown of the marriage? Are you sure that divorce is inevitable?…
Divorce is a stressful process for the adults. Imagine how your children feel? So, regardless of how uncomfortable it may be, parents must speak to their children about a divorce. Here are a few suggestions: Make sure the decision is final. It’s unfair and too upsetting to children to tell them that you are thinking…