How do I protect my assets in a divorce in Connecticut?

How do I protect my assets in a divorce in Connecticut?

How Can You Protect Assets In A Connecticut Divorce?Talk to an attorney. One of your first orders of business should be to get in touch with a qualified attorney who specializes in divorce and family law. Get financially organized. The next step is to understand and organize the assets involved in your divorce. Identify your goals. Be an active participant in the process.

Does adultery affect divorce in CT?

In many states, infidelity has no bearing on issues like spousal support or asset division, but in Connecticut, it is possible for adultery to have an impact on the outcome of a couple’s divorce.

How long do you have to be married to get half of assets?

Any assets acquired during a marriage (that are not gifts or inheritances or acquired by non-marital funds, such as an inheritance) are considered marital assets subject to equitable distribution. It doesn’t matter whether the marriage is 6 months long or 16 years long.

How do I know if my ex is working?

Call the local domestic relations office, if you have a child custody and support arrangement. Domestic relations should have his last record of employment and can let you know if he is still at the listed job. Call his family or friends, if you have a positive relationship with them.

What happens if your ex doesn’t pay child support?

As mentioned, if that parent still fails to pay, the court can hold him or her in contempt of court (for failing to follow a court order) and impose a jail term. Regardless of what consequences are imposed, the fact is that you do have options if your ex doesn’t pay child support.

Do I have to tell my ex I got a raise?

There is no law requiring disclosure without a formal request or a procedure set out in the divorce decree.