Most of us know a narcissist or three. And we have all had run-ins with @$$holes. But did you marry or have a child with one? And why am I writing about this in the context of a divorce blog? Because the divorce process is stressful and sometimes this causes people to act in ways…
How to modify alimony in Connecticut? This is often a pressing matter for divorced spouses in Connecticut. After a divorce decree has been entered, the circumstances of the former spouses creating a need to modify the original support award. The most common reasons for requesting a modification are financial – especially in the current…
There is little doubt that collaborative divorce is becoming more of an accepted concept amongst the family bar. When conducted properly it has many advantages including insulating the children from the parent’s acrimony and conflict. One of the keys to a successful collaborative divorce is to select the right professionals – not just the right…
It is not easy to go through a divorce. It can be emotional, stressful and full of uncertainty. So just imagine how your children feel. Read the article below, which offers some guidance on how to approach the impending divorce with your children. Tell Children Divorce – How to Break the News to Your Kids…
I told you it was coming. The Alimony Reform Bill – HB 5509 has arrived. View it here: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2012/TOB/H/2012HB-05509-R00-HB.htm There has been a “spirited” debate amongst the Family Bar on this Bill. Proponents of the bill believe that the “guidelines” will bring more certainty and predictability to awards of alimony. With one less issue in…