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04 05 '11

Enforcing Divorce Orders – Contempt Proceedings in Connecticut

What can be done when a court order is not obeyed? For example, what can be done after a divorce judgment when an alimony or child support order has not been paid in a timely fashion or not paid at all? How about when there are unreimbursed medical expenses owed or court ordered visitation has…

29 04 '11

Divorce in Connecticut – changing wills, beneficiaries and other documents

You are contemplating a divorce. There are many aspects to consider – support, property distribution, custody of the children and the list goes on. But what about your Will, Living Will and Power of Attorney? Many spouses leave most, if not all, of their property to their partner. Is this still your intention? Probably not…

25 04 '11

Divorce and taxes – five things to know in Connecticut

I came across an article in Time, which highlighted five important tax points for individuals who are divorcing or have divorced. A quick summary: 1. One’s filing status ( i.e. married or single) is dictated by your marital status on December 31 regardless of the date you were divorced or married during the calendar year….

23 04 '11

Post-nuptial agreements in Connecticut

A post-nuptial agreement is signed after a couple marries. The agreement can address the same issues which a pre-nuptial agreement would. For example, alimony, property distribution and other financial considerations upon a divorce can be set forth in a post-nuptial agreement. Post-nuptial agreements are legally permissible in Connecticut. Courts have held that these agreements are…

03 04 '11

Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement in Connecticut?

What are some of the reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement in Connecticut? 1) The written prenuptial agreement sets forth the financial expectations of each spouse thereby reducing or eliminating one the biggest sources of stress in a marriage – issues relating to finances. 2) Your soon to be spouse has significant debt. The prenup…

01 04 '11

Divorce in Connecticut – 10 money tips

I just recently read a very practical and useful article regarding finances and divorce. The article sets forth 10 steps to follow to get the most out of your financial settlement. In particular, I agree with the notion that pensions, 401(k)’s and IRA’s often need to be valued to determine whether it is better to…