By Melissa_Needle | Published March 18, 2026 | Posted in Child Custody, Parenting Plans | Comments Off on Your Mental Health Can Make or Break Your Child Custody Case in Connecticut
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⟩ Your Mental Health Can Make or Break Your Child Custody Case in Connecticut
IN THIS BLOG Connecticut’s ‘Best Interests’ Standard A Diagnosis Is Not a Disqualifier Psychological Evaluations Explained Mental Health & Co-Parenting Plans Modifying Custody Orders What Parents Should Do Now Frequently Asked Questions A diagnosis alone won’t cost you custody. Connecticut family court judges look at how you manage your mental health — here’s what every Read More
Read MoreRetirement Accounts
Retirement Accounts and Equitable Division in Connecticut Divorce When many couples think about divorce, they are primarily concerned with dissolving their marriage. This involves resolving child custody and support issues and dividing up the marital assets. In terms of marital assets, we tend to think of things like real estate, business interests, stocks and Read More
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Protecting a Family Business From Disruption During a Divorce
Protecting a Family Business in Connecticut Divorce Ending a marriage is hard enough, but when a family-owned company is involved, there is potentially more at stake. If you and your spouse have decided to get divorced, you may be wondering how you can protect your business from disruption. Not only is the business one of Read More
Read MoreJennifers’ Law Recognizes “Coercive Control” as Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence or abuse may petition the family court for an order of protection against their abusers. Historically, Connecticut law required that a victim show actual physical injury before the court would act. The inability to prove bodily injury left many people vulnerable to continued abuse. But a new law enacted in 2021 Read More
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Equitable Distribution of Complex Financial Assets in Connecticut Divorce
Equitable Distribution of Complex Financial Assets in Connecticut Divorce Connecticut’s equitable distribution property statutes present challenges. Build an experienced team of legal, tax, and valuation experts with Needle Cuda. Most divorces involve division of marital assets, either by agreement or by a judge’s order. How the assets are divided is based upon equitable distribution. Equitable Read More
Read MoreDivorcing a Spouse with a Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Divorcing a Spouse with Narcissistic Personality Disorder Ending a marriage can be emotionally and financially draining — and even more so if your spouse has narcissistic tendencies. People afflicted with this mental condition have an inflated sense of importance coupled with an excessive need for admiration and a lack of empathy. Often, a narcissist enjoys Read More
Read MoreFinancial Empowerment and Mindfulness (Life Insurance)
Financial Empowerment and Mindfulness (Track Your Life Insurance Coverage Information) Life Insurance provides a financial safety net for your family if a family member dies. Ensuring that your income is protected if the unthinkable happens is smart planning. The proceeds from life insurance can cover the mortgage payments, college tuition expenses and even funeral costs. Read More
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Financial Empowerment and Mindfulness (Credit Cards and Credit Scores)
Financial Empowerment and Mindfulness (Inventory Your Cards and Monitor Your Credit Scores) Maintain a complete and current inventory of your family credit cards and key credit metrics (e.g. limits, rates, minimum payments, due dates, etc.). Good Credit empowers couples to efficiently tackle a broad range of challenging and stressful family matters including: emergency travel, an Read More
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Financial Mindfulness and Empowerment in Marriage (Tax Returns)
Financial Mindfulness and Empowerment in Marriage (Inventory Your Tax Returns) Federal and State Tax Returns are your most important financial records Direct access to your federal and state tax returns is essential (and should be your top priority); Do you Maintain physical and digital copies? If not, you should! Best Practices for Couples Each marital Read More
Read MoreFinancial Mindfulness and Empowerment in Marriage [An Introduction]
Financial Mindfulness and Empowerment in Marriage [An Introduction] As a divorce attorney for over 25 years, I have represented many different types of spouses with different levels of financial savvy. Some people have a real grasp on the family finances while others know very little. The way couples share and manage their personal financial information Read More
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