Most married couples share significant assets. But the most valuable asset most share is their marital home. That can turn into a problem when a marriage ends in divorce. In these cases, they may disagree on what to do with the shared home. One spouse may want to sell the house and divide the proceeds, while the other may want ...

According to the 2024 American Community Survey of the U.S. Census Bureau, in the previous year of study, 881,775 men and 986,810 women were reported to be divorced. In states that provide a simplified divorce process, eligibility is determined by state legal requirements and not by agreement between spouses. What is a nonadversarial divorce? In Connecticut, this simplified process allows ...

Divorce is experienced as an emotional event and processed as a financial one. Those two things run on completely different clocks, which is why people so often arrive at the settlement stage exhausted, wanting it finished, and make decisions in a fortnight that will shape the next thirty years of their finances. The pattern is consistent enough to be predictable. ...

Things don’t fall apart suddenly. It’s often the little things – the coldness at breakfast or the same old fight on repeat. It’s the dreadful feeling you get when your partner comes home. So if you’re considering whether it’s time to hire a divorce lawyer, you need to think hard and have all the resources. This isn’t about rushing off ...

Life is full of important decisions that shape our personal and emotional journeys. From childhood, where decisions are made for us, to adulthood, where we make choices on our own, each phase brings its own set of challenges. One of the most significant decisions adults may face is the end of a marriage. This blog explores the evolution of decision-making ...

Going through a divorce is challenging on its own, but when you are divorcing a narcissist, the process can be exceptionally difficult and emotionally draining. Dealing with a narcissistic ex-spouse adds another layer of complexity and manipulation to an already tumultuous situation. In this post, we’ll look at some techniques for navigating a divorce with a narcissist so you can ...

Once a divorce is finalized, the last thing most people want is to head back to court. The assets are divided, child custody arrangements are working, and everyone is getting on with their lives. So, why in the world would you want or need to make changes to the agreement?  As you go on with life, unexpected events can happen, ...

Filing for divorce is no easy task as every state has its own specific legislation affecting the process. That is why many people are often confused about the divorce process – it is not always straightforward. There are different paths to choose from for getting a divorce. To help simplify things and make the process easier to understand, keep reading. ...

If you are new to the divorce process, you might be wondering what options are available for you. For example, if finances are tight, getting a divorce without a lawyer might be an easier option. How do you do this, though? Is filing for divorce without a lawyer even possible in Maine? Yes, it is possible and surprisingly easy. Even ...

So you find yourself in need of a divorce attorney. Likely you’re already feeling overwhelmed. This is a difficult time regardless of your reasons for seeking a divorce and your feelings towards your spouse and legal proceedings in general. No marriage is the same and so it follows that no divorce will be the same either. That is why you ...