Westport Family Law Blog
Fair Alimony Results Require Legal Analysis And Strategy
Connecticut law gives judges broad discretion in resolving alimony disputes. Courts weigh many factors when spousal support is an issue. It is important to note that alimony is not always a given. There is no absolute right to alimony. Moreover, a party must...
What Happens If A Spouse Dissipates Marital Assets In Divorce?
Connecticut law requires that specified Automatic Court Orders go into effect when a party initially files for divorce (and in a number of other family law cases). These orders are attached to a divorce complaint or cross complaint at the time of filing. The...
Why Consider Cost Basis When Setting Property Division Goals?
Dividing assets and liabilities in divorce involves many difficult decisions. In Connecticut, courts allocate marital property under the principle of equitable distribution. That does not necessarily mean that assets and liabilities are divided between the parties in...
The challenges of dividing a retirement plan in divorce
Determining the division of complicated retirement assets is often a component of the divorce process. Achieving the best outcome will usually require an experienced attorney and will also sometimes require the employment of experts in other fields, such as accounting...
Potential Pitfalls Of Collaborative Divorce
In a collaborative divorce, both parties typically agree to work toward an agreement on issues such as child custody, child support and the value and division of marital property. Some attorneys fail to serve their client’s interests by promoting collaborative...
The use of expert witnesses in divorce
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...
Parenting Has Become Much More Intense
Modern parents are much more engaged than previous generations. In fact, studies show that working moms today spend an equal amount of time with their children as 1970s stay-at-home moms did. Furthermore, parents are spending substantially more money raising their...
Can Increased Resiliency Help You Through Your Divorce?
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...
Do Entrepreneurs Face More Marital Challenges?
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Bezos recently announced that they are getting a divorce after 25 years of marriage. This case highlights the challenges that business owners and executives often face in equitably dividing their assets during a divorce....
Divorce And The Corporate Spouse
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. Building A Successful Career TogetherAn article in...
