Your divorce is a time of major changes for everyone in your family. Parents need to figure out how to help their children. In order to do this, you have to remember that one source of their feelings is that they don’t have control over what is happening. On top of...
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Points to consider during a divorce
A divorce is a big step for any adult. When you decide that your marriage is officially over, and you are ready to legally end it, you will need to file the petition. Remember that this isn’t the end of it. You have some work to do, more than likely with your ex....
Divorcing state senator reveals relationship with former aide
The divorce of a Connecticut state senator has garnered increased media attention in recent weeks as she went public with her relationship with a former staffer. State Sen. Alex Bergstein is in the midst of a divorce from her husband Seth, who is a Morgan Stanley...
Do you have a co-parenting family emergency plan?
Connecticut parents never know when the unexpected will happen and they’ll need to get to their children immediately — whether it’s a blizzard, a tornado or a school shooting. Sadly, none of these things is outside the realm of possibility. It’s always wise to have a...
What do you think about while riding your motorcycle?
If you have a motorcycle, you probably enjoy getting out on the road and opening up your throttle. And if you’ve been riding for some time, you likely trust your ability to handle your bike safely in a variety of situations. You might be excited to think about the...
The effect of a criminal record on your child custody case
If you’re a divorcing parent with a criminal record, you may assume that this record will prevent you from being granted any child custody rights — particularly if your spouse doesn’t want to share custody. Judges who are called on to decide custody cases focus on...
Can you get sole custody of your children when you divorce?
There are many things that can lead to a painful divorce. You and your spouse could be parting ways because of infidelity, mistreatment or your inability to agree on how to raise your children. In some cases, divorcing couples can reach agreements about how to proceed...
Do your tweens have to use booster seats?
When you and your kids get into your vehicle, you are probably in a hurry. And although it might be easier and faster to transition from the house to the car now that your kids are almost teenagers, you still need to make sure they are buckled in correctly. While your...
How would you know if your spouse is hiding assets?
As you begin your divorce proceedings, you may come to the table with a wide range of emotions and concerns. And while you consider how you will divide your property, your gut might tell you that there is more at stake. You are probably well aware of many of your...
How to avoid being a victim of dissipation of assets
As you’re going through a divorce, you and your spouse likely still have accounts that belong to both of you. That means that either one of you can withdraw as much as you choose. If your estranged spouse is angry, vindictive, hurt or simply wants to walk away with as...