Separation and divorce is a topsy-turvy time for all involved―especially the children. Everybody is dealing with new situations, scary feeling, and lots of change. It can be hard to know
Kids First: Advice for Handling Holidays and Celebrations
This is our 4th post from the book “Kids First: What Kids Want Grown-Ups to Know about Separation and Divorce”. The book is a collection of the knowledge gained by
Kids First #3: How to Decide Where Kids Will Live After Divorce
Deciding what’s best for your kids when it comes to residential arrangements and handling transitions productively are some of the most difficult aspects of separation and divorce. This is the
Frequently Asked Questions about Legal Separation in CT
Legal separation can have many benefits over divorce. In this post, we answer the questions we see most often about legal separation and what to consider when dicing on legal
Types of Divorce Options in CT
Most people assume there are only 2 types of divorce: a mediated divorce or a litigated divorce. There are actually more and each divorce option has its pros and cons.
Is the U.S. Ready for Paid Paternity Leave?
According to a recent survey, paid paternity leave is a benefit families want. But, only 14% of U.S. companies offer paid paternity leave. In this post, we look at what’s
Kids First #2: How to Talk to Children About Separation & Divorce
This is the second in a multi-part series on practical steps parents can take when talking to children about divorce. These blog posts are based on the book “Kids First:
How to Survive the Holidays and Create New Holiday Traditions after a Divorce
After a divorce, holidays can be extremely difficult. Painful memories of good times or bad times are common around holidays. As part of your and your children’s healing process, it
Kids First: What Kids Want Grownups to Know about Separation & Divorce (Part 1)
Most parents are well-intentioned and want to do the right thing by their children. However, sometimes parents don’t know what to do or say when going through a divorce. In
Business Valuation: Why Do It?
Other than child custody, how to value and divide a business is one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. One or both spouses can put huge amount of