CT DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW BLOG

The first step when deciding whether to divorce is learning to understand and manage your emotions.  Choosing whether to divorce is a deeply personal and complicated decision. It's natural --...

There are three main types of restraining orders in Connecticut — also referred to as “protective orders.” They apply to different people and occur in different situations. The terminology overlaps...

It's common to experience a feeling of loss of control of the situation during a divorce.  And, when something bad happens, it's natural to start to assign blame.  Often this...

One of the legal terms you may hear early on in your divorce is "appearance."  But what is an appearance in a divorce, and what's its significance? Read on to...

Updated November 26, 2023 "Does every marriage have problems?"  The answer, of course, is yes.  Marriage -- like life -- is a journey filled with highs and lows, and it's...

You may wonder, "Are postnuptial agreements enforceable in Connecticut?" First, postnuptial agreements are valid in Connecticut because they serve a few positive purposes.  First, they can protect the rights of...

Updated December 11, 2023 You have probably heard of mediation and wondered, "What is mediation in divorce?"  Please read on to learn more about divorce mediators and how they can help...

Many people wonder how to have an amicable divorce. Please read on to learn more about how to set yourself up to divorce amicably. What Does Amicable Mean? When you...

You may wonder, "What is a non-adversarial divorce?" Read on to learn more. Meaning of Non-Adversarial It's important to understand the meaning of non-adversarial in the divorce context before we...

You may be wondering what a cooperative divorce is. Read on to learn more. Cooperative Divorce Definition A cooperative divorce is more difficult to define than other types of divorce...