Married couples with extensive wealth from investments and high asset careers face unique challenges when getting a divorce. While the law requires that each spouse disclose all income and holdings, people do not always comply. It is vital to know the total of your...
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Mediation versus litigation in high-asset divorces
If you and your spouse have determined that ending your marriage is the best course of action or merely the inevitable conclusion, divorce proceedings in court are not your only option. Divorce litigation and dispute resolution through mediation both offer individual...
Why may successful people be more likely to get a divorce?
It is very common for highly successful individuals to experience divorce. When people cannot make their relationship with their spouse work, it is not necessarily because one or both spouses “failed” at the marriage. Achieving success and the various responsibilities...
Can you appeal the judge’s decision in your contested divorce?
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse can find common ground on all or most divorce-related issues, you may be able to proceed with an uncontested divorce. On the other hand, if the two of you disagree about property division, child custody, spousal support or any...
What to know about high-asset divorce in Connecticut
A high-asset divorce involves complex issues relating to division of property, marital assets and child custody. The primary income earner may have concerns about his or her liability for monetary support. The at-home spouse may have fears about post-divorce financial...
What does it mean that Connecticut is not a 50-50 state?
Some states divide marital property equally among divorcing spouses. This is often referred to as "50-50 distribution." However, Connecticut employs an equitable distribution method. What does this mean for people getting divorced in Connecticut? What is equitable...
How do fault and cause factor into the Connecticut divorce process?
Every state in the country has different laws for their divorce courts to follow when it comes to things like asset distribution, spousal support payments and child custody. If you live in Connecticut, and you have an impending divorce, it’s important to inform...