Retirement Acounts Archives | Brian D. Kaschel Law Office

04 08 '13

Dividing Pensions in a Connecticut Divorce

Pensions are classified as marital property in Connecticut. Therefore, a judge may award part or all of pension to a spouse as part of a Connecticut divorce. Judges consider many factors when dividing pensions in a Connecticut divorce. The most important of these are the length of the marriage, the income of the spouses, earning…

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…

24 03 '11

Divorcing over 50? Special considerations

I came across a good article in SmartMoney.com, which highlights three mistakes to avoid when divorcing over the age of 50. The theme that runs through the article is: “older” divorcing couples often have different issues to consider than a “younger” divorcing couple. This is due to their accumulation of assets, the children of the…