Child Support

Child support is an important and complicated issue in Connecticut divorce and custody cases. Understanding what child support is and how it works will help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family....

You may wonder “who pays for private school after a divorce?” Courts want parents to work together to determine what’s in their child’s best interests. One common major decision is what...

Updated December 22, 2023 People often ask: “How much is child support?” This is not a surprise, because, during a divorce, many parents’ primary concern is their children.  In other...

Many people wonder what happens to trusts in Connecticut divorces. Are they subject to property division? Do trusts impact alimony?  Child support? How the divorce court will treat a trust is highly...

Divorce has a tremendous impact on your finances for years to come — and taxes can significantly impact those finances.  You don’t have to prepare for the CPA exam, but...

You went to court for divorce or custody, and the Court ordered child support.  Now, your ex lives out of state.  You’re wondering: “How do I enforce a Connecticut child support order outside...

Updated November 27, 2023 Sometimes the legal term “IV-D” child support comes up in the context of a Connecticut divorce or custody action. But what is IV-D child support? How is...

Many people with children worry about enforcing child support orders. Or, in Other words: “What happens if my ex doesn’t pay the child support that the court ordered?  And how...

A common worry for people getting divorced is: “What happens if my ex-spouse doesn’t follow the divorce court’s order?”  Or, in other words, how do you enforce a divorce court...

Updated November 27, 2023 Many people ask what is the average child support amount is in Connecticut. During a divorce, parents’ primary concerns are often custody and child support. Read...