Almost. Awarding lifetime alimony in Connecticut is becoming increasingly rare – even in long-term marriages. The trend reflects the notion that there are more employment opportunities available for women who have traditionally been the recipient of spousal support. The more common approach is to award time limited alimony, known as rehabilitative alimony, to the lesser…
I just read an article, which offers practical financial advice for those individuals contemplating or in the process of a divorce. I especially agree with the notion that not all marital assets are created equally. For example, a pension or other retirement plans are particularly attractive assets due to their tax treatment and the potential…
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 economy, where many people have had their work hours reduced, been laid off or lost their jobs. Under…