Family Law

When you and your spouse decided that you were going to divorce, you knew that your children were going to create a conflict between you. You want to have shared custody, but your spouse is seeking primary custody hoping that they’ll have your children the majority of...

As a dependent spouse, you gave up a career and financial Independence to support your spouse. Whether you took care of the house or raised a family, your unpaid contributions are what made their professional success. That sacrifice also means that you are at a...

As a parent, you always want to be there for your child. Your career, though, is one that can take you away from home for weeks at a time. You and your ex-spouse have a standard custody plan that comes into play when you have to be away, but you always feel that...

If this last year or two has taught people anything, it’s that they could face sudden job losses and changes seemingly out of nowhere. For parents, that’s particularly difficult, especially when they have to make sure they’re keeping to their custody schedule after a...

For many people, real estate is the biggest purchase they make in their life. Many Americans will spend the majority of their working years paying off the mortgage on the house that they share with their family. If you find yourself facing an imminent divorce, you...

Creating an effective custody arrangement can be one of the most complex aspects of a divorce. Adhering to such an arrangement can take time for the whole family to get used to. And during the summer, when children are home from school, many parents have to revisit...

Pets are not just loyal companions. They become just like members of the family. Some people even lovingly refer to themselves as dog or cat parents.We love our furry friends, no matter what. That is why many people deciding to end their marriage wonder: who gets the...

The decision to divorce can be hard on both spouses, but it can be even more difficult to grasp for their children.Children react in many different ways, including withdrawing in grief or acting out in anger and confusion. It is common for parents to feel stressed or...

A prenuptial agreement is a legal tool/document that is never accorded casual or indifferent treatment when raised as a family law topic. We duly noted that in a recent Berdon, Young & Margolis blog post, stating in our September 16 entry that prenups are...

The answer to today’s blog headline query posed above is simple enough. If you are a Connecticut grandparent, you can demand access to your grandchildren via a court petition.That response immediately begs this question, though: Will visitation automatically be...