Westport Family Law Blog

People of substantial means commonly engage numerous experts when they get divorced. Disputes may arise regarding alimony, the division of financial assets, child custody and parenting-related decisions. Either party can ask a judge to consider the testimony of experts who look at everything from the value of real estate property to the impact of a living arrangement on a child's well being.

What types of experts may be relevant to your case? The most common area for expert testimony is asset valuation. Business and real estate valuation experts and forensic accountants may present technical information pertaining to a specific subject. For example, experts may be required to determine the accurate value of a piece of real estate, or the accuracy of the financial disclosure that your spouse has made to the court.

For most people, divorce is a major source of stress. It disrupts day-to-day life and can be a very emotional process. While careful preparation and the assistance of a trusted attorney can help to ease the stress, an individual's resiliency may also have an impact.

An opinion piece from the New York Times argues that people may have the power to increase their resiliency, which can be beneficial in stressful times.

Behind the scenes, spouses may play an important role in the success of CEOs and other business leaders. They may serve as a sounding board, provide support and even offer suggestions about improving a business. 

Divorce is a private matter. Most people would prefer to keep it confidential, particularly when they wish to limit the disclosure of sensitive or proprietary financial information or trade secrets. Some cases involve allegations of salacious information that could potentially harm a person's character. However, divorce is a matter of public record in Connecticut.