On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Mar 19, 2019 | Divorce
Connecticut couples going through a divorce understand how difficult a separation can be. In addition to dealing with the emotional impact of divorce and the effects of the transition on the children, there are a number of financial issues that have to be addressed....
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Mar 11, 2019 | Divorce
Divorce and marriage rates are shifting for many states throughout the country. For people in Connecticut, the marriage rate is one of the lowest in the country, while the divorce rate sits at just about the national average. While many people go into a marriage...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Mar 6, 2019 | Divorce
In Connecticut, grey divorce continues to attract older married couples. Today, 25 percent of married couples get grey divorces in comparison with the 1990s when only 10 percent of couples over the age of 50 got divorced. It is a traumatic experience to get a divorce...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Feb 27, 2019 | Divorce
A prenuptial agreement is one method that a Connecticut entrepreneur can use to protect a business in case of a divorce. One way of approaching a prenup is to think of it as making arrangements to divide properly fairly outside of the stressful atmosphere of a...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Feb 18, 2019 | Divorce
Each year, about two million couples in Connecticut and throughout the country get divorced. Therefore, it may be a good idea to plan for one happening even if it is something that people generally like to avoid. Preparing for a divorce ahead of time allows a person...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 22, 2019 | Divorce
“In sickness and in health, till death do us part.” These words are a famous part of the marriage vows taken by many people in Connecticut. Even with the best of intentions, however, serious illness can place a major burden on a marriage. This may be...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 15, 2019 | Divorce
Emotional dissatisfaction typically motivates people in Connecticut to seek divorces, but the process requires an intense examination of marital and individual finances. People from all income levels generally benefit from the guidance of financial planners and...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 9, 2019 | Divorce
The first full week of January marks a time when divorce filings tend to surge in Connecticut and throughout the country. People like to start the divorce process in January because the new year represents a chance to get a fresh start in life. It is also just after...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Dec 26, 2018 | Divorce
Many couples who end their marriages in Connecticut encounter difficulties when dividing marital property. Spouses who own a business together or with other partners, however, have even greater challenges to overcome when preparing for divorce. They need to determine...
On Behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Nov 28, 2018 | Divorce
Some Connecticut spouses have been pushed to escalate their divorce timelines due to changes in tax law that are scheduled to go into effect with the new year in 2019. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed in December 2017, includes changes to the way that spousal support...
