By Melissa_Needle | Published April 24, 2020 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law, Personal Finance and Divorce | Comments Off on Financial 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
Read MorePROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS IN CONNECTICUT FAMILY COURTS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR LAMONT Governor Lamont recently signed two Executive Orders that directly affect litigants in family matters: the first allowing courts to enter orders as to agreement and stipulations without requiring the presence of the parties, including entering orders as to a final judgment of dissolution or legal Read More
Read MorePending and New Divorce Cases in Connecticut during COVID-19 Shutdown – What Can I Do Now? The framework below outlines what actions can or should be taken (and why) during the Covid-19 shutdown. The list is broken down by family matter type: New Divorce Actions during Covid-19 These can still be filed now, and it Read More
Read MoreConnecticut Judicial Branch Schedule Update – Family Court The statewide shutdown due to COVID-19 continues to restrict the normal flow business in family and matrimonial law matters heard before the Superior Court. Connecticut Courts remain in an state of unprecedented, limited operation: Limited courthouses open; Limited days/hours of operation; Limited access to courthouses; Limited filings Read More
Read MoreCONNECTICUT FAMILY COURT SCHEDULE EXPANDS CAUTIOUSLY DURING COVID-19 After weeks of limited functioning, the Connecticut Judicial Branch is now showing signs of progress in addressing a slightly broader array of matters. The wheels of Justice have begun to turn just a little bit more quickly. For family cases, this means specifically that approval of temporary Read More
Read MoreProtecting and Defending Closely Held Businesses in Connecticut Divorce One of the more complex issues which may arise in a divorce is the ownership of a closely held business. Where one or both parties own such business interests, the overall equitable distribution of property in the divorce will likely hinge on how that business is Read More
Read MoreHow a postnuptial agreement can help during COVID-19 As a result of Governor Lamont’s stay-at-home executive order, married couples throughout Connecticut have been forced into isolation within the restricted confines of their residences. If the rest of the world is any indication, this forced confinement of spouses may lead to a rise in divorce rates. Read More
Read MoreFinancial 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
Read MoreFinancial 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 MoreWhat is Legal Separation in Connecticut? And, when is it the best approach? There are many commonly held misconceptions about what legal separation means in Connecticut. When the actual implications of legal separation are carefully considered as an alternative to divorce, legal separation is often rejected in favor of pursuing the dissolution of marriage (divorce) Read More
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