What is Covered by Child Support?
In a divorce with children, you want to make sure the right parenting plan is in place and that there are sufficient financial resources to care for your children. This can lead to a lot of questions...
View ArticleWhat is Third Party Child Custody?
There is a lot of legal terminology used in divorce and family law, but many of the “must know” legal terms fall into the child custody and visitation category. It’s no wonder people ask our divorce...
View ArticleSmall Business and Divorce
Connecticut is a state of entrepreneurs. The U.S. Small Business Administration reports that small, closely-held businesses comprise 99.4% of all businesses in Connecticut. Small businesses can play...
View ArticleConnecticut Child Support Basics
Child support is an important and complicated issue in Connecticut divorce. Understanding Connecticut child support basics will help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family. What is...
View ArticlePotential Property Division Complications for Same Sex Divorces
The impact of Connecticut law on same-sex spouses when it comes to property division in divorces can be confusing. Read on to learn more. Background on Same-Sex Divorce & Marriage Equality The...
View ArticleChild Support Deviations
It’s common for people in a divorce with children to have a lot of questions about child support. One of them is: “What are child support deviations?” In other words, when do Connecticut parents not...
View ArticleWhat’s Gray Divorce?
Sometimes divorce after 60 is referred to as “gray divorce.” Gray divorce is becoming more prevalent and presents some unique considerations. Freed Marcroft’s divorce attorneys are experienced with...
View ArticleWhat Will My Divorce Lawyer Ask Me?
When you are preparing to meet with a divorce lawyer, it’s very normal to wonder: “What will my divorce lawyer ask me?” Read on to find out. Your Divorce Lawyer Should Ask What You Care About the Most...
View ArticleWhat is the Average Child Support in Connecticut?
Many people ask what the average child support amount is in Connecticut. During a divorce, parents’ primary concerns are often custody and child support. Read on to learn more. Connecticut Average...
View ArticleWhat is a Motion for Exclusive Possession?
The “Motion for Exclusive Possession of the Marital Residence” is fairly common in Connecticut divorces. Connecticut courts have the authority to award exclusive use of the family home to either of the...
View ArticleWhat Does Pendente Lite Mean?
A lot of legal terms of art get through around during divorce. One of the most common terms in divorces is “pendente lite.” The divorce attorneys at Freed Marcroft are committed to making sure that...
View ArticleWhat Happens to the Family Home After Divorce?
For many people, what will happen to the family house after divorce is a major concern. It only makes sense — the house where you live, so in addition to the emotions, there are a lot of logistics...
View Article401k & Divorce
Many people wonder whether and how Connecticut courts will divide a 401k in divorce. Connecticut is an “all property” property division divorce state. That means that Connecticut courts can divide...
View ArticleStock Options and Divorce
More and more Connecticut employees are receiving stock options from their employers. Stock options can have significant value and often play a important role in divorces — especially high net worth...
View ArticleLife Insurance and Divorce
Among the decisions that get made in a divorce, sometimes spouses forget about life insurance. In the midst of resolving custody and parenting, alimony, and child support, prioritizing life insurance...
View ArticleHow Do You Enforce a Divorce Court Order?
A common worry for people who are 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 order? Sometimes...
View ArticleProperty Division: The Comprehensive Connecticut Guide
Property division is one of the most important issues in divorces. And, it’s one of the most confusing. There are no set formulas or rules on how property will be divided. The good news is that...
View ArticleWhat is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)?
Parents involved in a divorce or child custody litigation may hear the term “Guardian ad Litem” or “GAL.” It’s reasonable to wonder: “What is a Guardian ad Litem?” Read on to learn more. What’s the...
View ArticleWhat is an Attorney for the Minor Child (AMC)?
Parents involved in a divorce or child custody litigation may hear the term “Attorney for the Minor Child” or “AMC.” It’s reasonable to wonder: “What is an Attorney for the Minor Child?” Read on to...
View ArticleEnforcing Child Support Orders
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 do I collect back child...
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