Alimony (also called spousal support) and child support are both payments made from one person to another after a relationship transition. However, courts can only award alimony in a divorce. Whereas, child support can be awarded in a custody action even if the parents were never married) or in a divorce. So in simple terms- …
So you and you ex-spouse have decided on joint physical custody of your kids, do you still have to pay child support? This is a question we are often asked by our clients. So the short answer is yes, there still child support when parents share custody of their kids. Joint or Shared Physical Custody …
When it comes to serving in the military are benefits for both service members and military spouses. This typically includes benefits like pension and healthcare. So when a military divorce happens this opens up a few questions like what military benefits is the ex-spouse entitled too? So if you or your spouse are in the …
When a military member goes through a divorce, the process can be significantly is much more complicated than it is when two civilians divorce. Due to nature of military work that means that a 50/50 custody split is likely be impossible, and losing some of the benefits of military life like housing and health care …
Nobody goes into a marriage with the thoughts of divorce. When a marriage ends in divorce it is never ideal and something we don’t typically plan for. If your attempts to repair your relationship have come and gone without success, then it might be time to explore your options. Connecticut Allows No-Fault Divorce It’s no …
A huge question for couples after a divorce usually centers on which parent will have primary custody of the child. Then there is question of what the visitation rights for the other parent will look like. These types of decisions can be some of the most challenging facets to deal with during a separation. Many …
In Connecticut, medical insurance coverage for the non-plan-subscribing spouse ends at the Date of Divorce. There are some employers that continue coverage until the end of the month of the divorce, but this is not common or normal. Connecticut actually has one of the more restrictive rulings on the spectrum verses other states. Different states will …
