A new form available on the State of Connecticut Judicial Website provides help for completing a Financial Affidavit. A few good points the form makes: The value of the personal property is the fair market value of the item today – not how much you paid for it. Do not leave any items blank –…
I just listened to a great discussion online about Parenting Plans. Specifically, it focused on the following: Elements of a good Parenting Plan; Parenting Plan ideas; and Co-parenting through conflict. The segment is about 35 minutes but well worth the time. Here’s the link: It’s All About The Kids, “Stupid” – Parenting During Divorce ::…
Child support in Connecticut is determined by the Child Support Guidelines. The relevant numbers are plugged into a child support worksheet. Then, depending on the number of minor children, a child support number is derived. This number is presumed to be correct. As a result, child support can be determined rather easily in most cases….
A Parenting Plan in Connecticut is a document that sets forth the parent’s rights and responsibilities concerning their child. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 46-56a(d), a Parenting Plan should address the following: 1. A schedule of physical residence for the child; 2. Provisions allocating decision-making authority to one or both parents regarding the…
Have you heard about divorce insurance? Apparently, it is a form of casualty insurance – the insurance is designed to cover the financial loss resulting from a divorce. The cost is $15.99 per month per unit of insurance. A unit is worth $1,250. The policies mature after 4 years of marriage. I did a little…
Check this out: Natalie Gregg: Divorce Readiness Questionnaire How about that? A questionnaire that tells you if you are headed for divorce court or whether the marriage can be saved. I agree with the author that family lawyers should not be “selling” divorce. Clients should come to us when they are ready to divorce or…