Contributed by Ronald Scott. John and Mary have been married for 15 years, and both have good jobs. They have 2 great kids, ages 8 and 13. Their finances are typical for a middle class family; a home with some equity, retirement accounts, some credit card debt, car...
Contributed by Kate Haakonsen.Before you post anything on social media, it's always a good idea to consider whether your post might be seen by someone you would regret. This is certainly true if your marriage or relationship is troubled, you are thinking about, or...
Contributed by Kathryn BissonnetteAn inevitable outcome of divorce or parent separation is that your children now have two homes, and they need to transition from one home to the other on a regular basis. This can be a confusing and difficult time for a child - some...
Contributed by Kate HaakonsenVacations, outdoor events, the beginning of a new school year - for many, August is synonymous with family time. But for some, this month marks the season for divorce.Research from the University of Washington found the number of divorce...
By Kate Haaksonsen, partner at Brown, Paindiris & ScottBefore the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law in December 2017, it was the law for decades that alimony payments made during and after a divorce were tax deductible for the spouse paying them and...
This post is courtesy of Kevin Emerson, an attorney at Brown Paindiris & Scott:If your spouse is a member of the military and you are considering divorce, you must educate yourself on the special rules that apply to the division of your spouse's military...
Two partners at Brown Paindiris & Scott - Kate W. Haakonsen and Ronald T. Scott - were recently featured for their work in Collaborative Divorce and Mediation in the Hartford Courant's CTNOW publication.The special section is called, "Hartford's Finest 2019" and...
Let's say you and your ex-spouse have been divorced for a few years and you have two children together. Overall, you are doing a good job co-parenting. There have never been any major issues in your joint decision making and the children are doing well and are happy...
The terms "child custody" and "visitation" are quickly becoming obsolete in the court system. The legal community is now moving toward using terms like "parenting time," "parenting plans" and "parental responsibility." If you are divorced or considering it, you'll...
It's a new year, and with the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us, now is a great time to set goals. While many people focus on physical health when it comes to New Year's resolutions, legal health is something to consider as well. We've put together a quick...
