CT DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW BLOG

We are often asked, “Can my ex-spouse avoid paying child support by requesting shared physical custody of our children?"  The short answer is no.  One parent often pays child support...

Updated November 25, 2023 We are often asked, “Who pays for college after a divorce?” College expenses are not included in child support, but many parents still agree to contribute to...

Updated December 16, 2023 We are often asked “How do I change my child support payment?” The short answer is that there is no automatic recalculation of child support, you have...

Interested in learning how we calculate child support in Connecticut? As discussed in our article "How Does Child Support Work in Connecticut," child support stems from parents' duty to support...

Many people wonder whether they can agree not to follow the calculation under the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines.  Some people want to know if they can waive child support, for others,...

In “How Is Child Support Calculated in Connecticut?” we learned that the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines assume that one parent is the custodial parent. But many Connecticut families have a...

A lot of family law terms can be confusing, including the difference between “split custody” and “shared custody.” Split Custody Definition Under the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines, “split custody” is a...

Retirement accounts are subject to division in Connecticut divorces — but how does social security work in a Connecticut divorce? Social Security benefits are not considered a marital asset and are therefore not subject to division in a...

Many people wonder how Social Security payments work in divorces when it comes to alimony and child support.  Read on to learn more about child support and alimony. Is Social Security Income Considered When Determining...

In some states, grandparents have an independent legal right to visitation with their grandchildren.  Read on to learn whether this the case in Connecticut or do grandparents have visitation rights...