Blog Category | Divorce
Back-to-School After Divorce: A Fresh Start for Co-Parents
As the summer winds down, families everywhere are preparing for...
New Year, New You: Finding the Right Fit for Your Divorce Attorney
A new year often brings reflection, resolutions, and the desire...
Subpoenaing AI History and Searches During Divorce: What You Need to Know
As technology continues to evolve, so do the ways in...
Sun, Sand & Schedules: Making Summer Co-Parenting Work
Summer should be about sunshine and smiles—but if you’re co-parenting,...
National Splurge Day: Is It Time to “Treat Yourself” to the Divorce You’ve Been Considering?
June 18th is National Splurge Day, and while many people...
Artificial Intelligence Can be Helpful in a Divorce—But It’s Not a Replacement for Legal Advice
Divorce can be overwhelming—emotionally, logistically, and psychologically. At Wolf &...
Applying the “Let Them Theory” to Divorce
If you haven’t heard of the “Let Them Theory,” you...
College Planning for Divorced or Separated Parents
As the new year begins, many families are focused on...
New Year, New You: Resolutions for Recently Divorced Parents
Ah, January. The month where gym memberships skyrocket, planners sell...
Deciding Between Divorce or a Legal Separation
If you have made the decision that you no longer...
Interrogatories v. Depositions
Understanding the Differences Between Interrogatories and Depositions in the Divorce...
Divorce Gift Registries: Helping Friends Move Forward
Just like wedding registries, divorce gift registries are gaining traction....
I Just Filed for Divorce, But I Want to Stay on My Spouse’s Insurance, Is That Possible?
Dear Attorneys, I own my own business, so I am...
Finding Independence After Divorce
Finding Independence After Divorce As the fireworks light up the...
My Husband’s Attorney Filed a Motion for Counsel Fees and I Don’t Understand Why?
Dear Attorneys, My husband’s attorney filed a motion for counsel...
Unmasking Gaslighting
When a narcissist gaslights a partner, the gaslighting is like...
Navigating College Expenses in Connecticut: The Divorced Parents Edition
Navigating College Expenses in Connecticut: The Divorced Parents Edition Divorce...
All My Post-Judgement Motions were Denied, and Now I Need to File a Request with the Court. Is this Normal?
Dear Attorneys, I got divorced a few years ago. We...
April is Financial Literacy Month!
The Role of Financial Literacy in Financially Empowering Yourself in...
My Attorney Keeps Telling Me to “Act in Good Faith.” I Feel like I Have Been, But My Soon-to-be-Ex has not. What Should I do?
Dear Attorneys, My attorney keeps telling me to “act in...
Spring Break Logistics for Your Child
Spring Break Logistics for Your Child: Co-Parenting Tips for Divorced...
Fault v. No-Fault Divorce
Navigating Divorce in Connecticut: Understanding Fault-Based vs. No-Fault Divorce Divorce...
Divorce And Valentine’s Day: What To Remember Going Into This Week!
Divorce And Valentine’s Day: What To Remember Going Into This...
How do I Handle a Protective Order, a Restraining Order, and DCF involvement in Our Marriage when She Says She’s Supporting me, but it doesn’t feel like it?
Dear Attorneys, I am currently married and do not plan...
Is There a Way I Can Resolve My Divorce Without Having the Judge Make the Final Call?
Dear Attorneys, I am going through a divorce, and I...
My Spouse’s Financial Affidavit Doesn’t Seem Accurate. What Can I Do?
Dear Attorneys, I’m in the middle of a divorce and...
Can My Ex Travel Outside of the USA with Our Kid?
Can My Ex Travel Outside of the USA with Our...
Lightbulb Moment
Lightbulb moments are moments when you have a sudden realization...
My Child Doesn’t Want to See Their Other Parent Because of Drinking Problems and I Don’t Feel Safe Sending Them, What Do I Do?
Dear Attorneys, My child is supposed to go visit with...
I Currently Have A Shared Parenting Plan, But No Longer Feel it is Safe for My Children, What Can I Do?
Dear Attorneys, I just got divorced earlier this year. When...
It’s My First Christmas Divorced, My Ex Won’t Let Me See the Kids Longer, What Do I Do?
Dear Attorneys, This is my first Christmas being divorced and...
If I Have My Kids Half of the Time, Do I Need to Pay Child Support?
Dear Attorneys, My husband and I are close to reaching...
I Do. I Did. I’m Done.
I do. I did. I’m done. At Wolf & Shore...
Can I Have My Therapist Relay Information to My Attorney?
Dear Attorneys, I have been struggling with my mental health...
Do I Have Entitlement to My Spouse’s Company When We are Getting Divorced?
Dear Attorneys, My wife owns her own business and keeps...
How to Help Family Members Who Complain About Their Marriage
How to Help Family Members who Complain About Their Marriage...
What Happens to Military Benefits in a Divorce?
What Happens to Military Benefits in a Divorce? Military benefits...
Top 5 Tips for Blended Families to Make it Through Holiday Dinners
Top 5 Tips for Blended Families to Make it Through...
What To Do If You Forgot To Make A Holiday Schedule
Dear Attorneys, When I got divorced, my ex-wife and I...
What is Mortgage Assumption? Is it a Viable Option in my Divorce?
What is Mortgage Assumption? Is it a Viable Option in...
How To Handle A Notice for Deposition Late in a Divorce
Dear Attorneys, I just received a notice for deposition. My...
How Can I Stay in My Current Home After a Divorce?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce and want to...
What Happens With The Lease For My Apartment After A Divorce?
Dear Attorneys, What happens with the lease for my apartment...
I do. I did. I’m done.
I do. I did. I’m done. At Wolf & Shore...
Seeking Support With Shared Parenting Plans
Dear Attorneys, I’m in the middle of a divorce and...
Can I Change My Custody Agreement?
Dear Attorneys, I entered into a Custody Agreement with my...
Can I Use an Attorney as a Mediator?
Dear Attorneys, When I was divorced, our Divorce Agreement indicated...
Can I Get a Copy of My Divorce Decree from My Attorney?
Dear Attorneys, My divorce is finalized and I am switching...
Will My Divorce be on Public Record?
Dear Attorneys, I’m in the middle of my divorce, but...
I Want to File for Divorce, Which Divorce Papers Do I File?
Dear Attorneys, I want to file for divorce, but I...
How Do I Speed Up My Divorce?
Dear Attorneys, I hired my divorce attorney a couple of...
Do I Have to Follow My Court Order if I Think My Children are Unsafe?
Dear Attorneys, I have a divorce pending and we have...
Mediation is Not Working for Me, Can I Get Someone to Advocate for Me?
Dear Attorneys, I’m currently going through mediation with my spouse,...
Can I Protect My Inheritance if My Divorce is Rocky?
Dear Attorneys, My older sister is very ill, and I...
If I Move Out of My House, Will I Forfeit My Share of Equity?
Dear Attorneys, I recently filed for divorce, and I want...
Reducing Stress in your Visitation Schedule 6.26.23
How do you Reduce Stress in your Visitation Schedule? If...
Can My Spouse List Our House as an AirBnB Without My Permission?
Dear Attorneys, My divorce has been pending for a couple...
Summer Scheduling Blues 6.7.23
Anyone who has kids knows that summertime can be a...
Are You Struggling to Get Your Co-parent’s Consent for International Travel?
Are You Struggling to Get Your Co-parent’s Consent for International...
I’m Tired of Sending Documents, I Just Want My Divorce to Be Over, What Do I Do?
Dear Attorneys, I just want my divorce to be over....
Why isn’t Alimony Guaranteed?
Why isn’t Alimony Guaranteed? Alimony, spousal support, spousal maintenance, it’s...
How Can I Modify Child Support or Alimony?
If you want to modify any terms of your underlying...
How Can I Keep My Child in the Same School System if My Child’s Parent is Moving and I Live in a Different Town?
Dear Attorneys, My child’s father is moving to a new...
What Can I Expect in the First Few Weeks of My Divorce?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce, and I just...
Would I Be Violating My Court Order if I Move to Another State With My Child?
Dear Attorneys, I have sole legal and physical custody of...
Can I Have My New Spouse Handle My Child Support With the Law Firm and My Ex-Spouse?
Dear Attorneys, I am remarried and need to go to...
What is Collaborative Divorce?
What is Collaborative Divorce? Collaborative divorce is a legal divorce...
What Does My Divorce Coach Mean by Working ‘in tandem’ with My Attorney?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a very emotional divorce and...
Timeshare Division in a Divorce
Timeshare Division in a Divorce A timeshare is an asset...
What Does My Attorney Mean by ‘marital assets’, When We Have Kept Everything Separate?
Dear Attorneys, I don’t understand why my attorney keeps telling...
How to Plan for Educational Financing During a Divorce
How to Plan for Educational Financing During a Divorce If...
What Do I Do if I Feel like My Soon-to-be-Ex Spouse is Not Taking Care of Our Child During Their Parenting Time?
Dear Attorneys, I don’t think that my soon-to-be-ex wife is...
Can I File My Taxes Separately From My Soon-to-be Ex-Spouse This Year?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce and while we...
What Do You Do if Your Spouse Has a Substance Abuse Problem?
What Do You Do if Your Spouse Has a Substance...
What Happens with an Investment Property Divorce?
What Happens with an Investment Property Divorce? Investment properties in...
How Can I Get Electronic Versions of My Mandatory Production Documents?
Dear Attorneys, I have to compile a lot of documents...
What is Non-Adversarial Divorce?
What is Non-Adversarial Divorce? Non-adversarial divorce can actually mean two...
My Spouse is a Gaslighter, What Do I Do?
Dear Attorneys, My wife has been gaslighting me for years....
I Want to Reach an Agreement With My Spouse Before I File for Divorce, Can I Do That?
Dear Attorneys, I want to try to reach an agreement...
I Receive Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), How Do I Know How My Benefits Will Change After Divorce?
Dear Attorneys, I currently receive Social Security Disability Income (SSDI),...
I Can’t Agree with My Ex-Spouse on Anything, How Can I Change My Divorce Agreement to be More Specific?
Dear Attorneys, The holidays were a disaster this year. My...
I Don’t Like How My Spouse is Treating My Kids When I’m Not Around, I Want to Call DCF, But My Attorney Told Me No, Why?
Dear Attorneys, I don’t like how my soon-to-be-ex-wife is treating...
I Want To Pay a Lump Sum to My Child’s Parent to “Buy-Out” Child Support, Can I Do That?
Dear Attorneys, I want to pay a lump sum amount...
I Pay Child Support, There are New Tax Rules for 2023, How Do I Know if I’m Still Paying the Right Amount?
Dear Attorneys, I pay child support to my ex-wife. I...
I’m Going Through a Divorce and My Husband Wants to Have Depositions!
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce and my husband...
My Child is Only Home in the Summer and a Couple Weeks Around Christmas, Can I Stop Making Child Support Payments?
Dear Attorneys, My son lives at prep school now, but...
I Make More Money Than My Soon-to-be-Ex-Spouse, Can I Still Receive Child Support?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce. My husband makes...
I Want To File For Divorce, I Have an Inheritance From a Family Member, I Don’t Want My Spouse to Have any of it, What Can I Do?
Dear Attorneys, I want to file for divorce, but I...
I Think My Ex-Spouse is Going to Violate Out Custody Agreement, Can I File a Motion for Contempt Now?
Dear Attorneys, I think my ex-wife is going to violate...
I Have a Shared Parenting Plan, My Ex-Spouse’s New Partner is Inappropriate Around My Kids, What Can I Do?
Dear Attorneys, I have a shared parenting plan with my...
My Child is Back in School, What if They Get Sick and I Can’t Get Them and I Don’t Want My Ex-Spouse to?
Dear Attorneys, Now that my child is back in school,...
Opposing Counsel Wants 10 Years of Bank Statements, But My Attorney Says That Exceeds the Normal Requirement, Should I Comply?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce and my spouse’s...
I Want to File for Divorce, But My Name is Not on the House, I’m Concerned I Won’t be Entitled to Anything, What Do I Do.
Dear Attorneys, I want to file for a divorce, but...
My Spouse is in the Military and I Want to be Sure that I Get a Portion of Their Pension When We Get Divorced, Can I Do That?
Dear Attorneys, I have been with my spouse for almost...
My Attorney Recommends a Guardian ad Litem, But I Don’t Want to, Can We Do the Matter Without One?
Dear Attorneys, My attorney recommended that we retain a guardian...
My Attorney Doesn’t Think We Will Win at Trial and is Discouraging Me to Go, What Do I Do?
Dear Attorneys, My attorney told me that based on the...
I Just Moved Out of My House, I’m Not in a Stable Living Situation, Can I See My Kids?
Dear Attorneys, I just moved out of my house. My...
My Spouse and I Want to File for Divorce Together, Can We Do That?
Dear Attorneys, My husband and I want to file for...
My Ex-Spouse is Incarcerated and Filed a Post-Judgement, I Don’t Have a Lawyer to Help Me, What Do I Do?
Dear Attorneys, My ex-wife is incarcerated and she filed a...
I am Filing for Divorce and Moving Out, is it True that I Won’t Get Money From the House and Still Be Responsible for the Mortgage?
Dear Attorneys, I am filing for divorce and want to...
My Ex-Spouse and I Had Domestic Violence Issues in the Past and Have Restraining Orders Now, But We Get Along Better Now for the Kids, Is this a Violation?
Dear Attorneys, My ex-wife and I have previously had some...
I have a Post-Judgement Matter Pending and a GAL, They Recommended Co-Parenting Counseling, Why are they Recommending this?
Dear Attorneys, I have a post-judgment matter pending and we...
I’m in the Middle of My Divorce and Asked for Lifetime Alimony, My Attorney says that’s not Common anymore, Is that true?
Dear Attorneys, I’m in the middle of my divorce and...
I’m in a Collaborative Divorce, But I’m Not Happy, I see no Progress made, Can I Stop the Process?
Dear Attorneys, I started the collaborative process for my pending...
I’m Young and Haven’t Been Married long, But I Want a Divorce, Is there a “easy way” to Do it Yourself?
Dear Attorneys, I’m pretty young and haven’t been married very...
My Matter is Not Moving as Quickly as I want, My Soon-to-be-Ex and I Can’t Accomplish Anything, What do I do?
Dear Attorneys, My matter is just not moving as quickly...
My Soon-to-be-Ex Spouse is Not Following our Court Order, Can I Call the Cops When They Violate the Agreement?
Dear Attorneys, My soon-to-be-ex-husband is not following our current court...
Why Should You Include Summer Vacation Provisions in a Parenting Plan?
A full and comprehensive parenting plan is helpful not just...
Traveling With Children According To A Divorce Agreement
Dear Attorneys, My ex-husband took our kids on vacation for...
Top 5 Things to Do Once You Have Been Served
If you have just been served by a marshal, whether...
Divorce When You Own a Business Together
Dear Attorneys, My husband and I are getting a divorce,...
I Pay Child Support to My Ex, They Want to Sign up our Kids for Extracurriculars, Do I need to pay?
Dear Attorneys, I pay child support to my ex-husband. He...
I have a Pending Divorce, but My Soon-to-be-Ex-Spouse won’t cooperate, what do I do?
Dear Attorneys, I have a divorce pending and my soon-to-be-ex-wife...
I Was Recently Served with Divorce Papers, But I Don’t See My Case on the Judicial Site, How Do I Find it?
Dear Attorneys, I was recently served with divorce papers, but...
My Ex Wants to Take our Child to Another State, But I Don’t Agree, What Can I Do?
Dear Attorneys, My ex-husband wants to take our son (10...
I Want to File for Divorce, But My Spouse is in the Military and We Have Not Been Married 10 Years Yet, Will I still get Benefits?
Dear Attorneys, I want to file for divorce, but my...
My Spouse and I are getting Divorced Today (Dec. 30th), But We Want to File Taxed Jointly, Can We Do That?
Dear Attorneys, My husband and are getting divorced today (December...
My Parenting Plan was made a long time ago, I want to take my Child on vacation during February break, Do I need my Ex’s permission?
Dear Attorneys, My child is 16 and our parenting plan...
I Don’t think my Child’s School has enough COVID-19 Protocols and I want to enroll them in another school, My Ex does not agree. Can I enroll them and tell my Ex later?
Dear Attorneys, I don’t think that my child’s school has...
I am Ready to Finalize My Divorce. The Judge Said that he will not Finalize the Divorce until after Our Baby is Born. I don’t want to wait any longer, Do I have any options?
Dear Attorneys, My husband and I ready to finalize our...
I Want to have my 6-year old vaccinated for COVID-19, but my Ex doesn’t agree. Am I Allowed to Schedule their Vaccination?
Dear Attorneys, I want to have my six year old...
I Gave My Lawyer a List of Personal Property I Want, but my Soon-to-be-Ex doesn’t agree. Now we may have to go to Arbitration. What does that mean?
Dear Attorneys, My lawyer told me that she doesn’t argue...
My Co-parent and I can’t reach a decision to Vaccinate our 5-year-old for COVID-19, Do I have legal remedies?
Dear Attorneys, My co-parent and I can’t reach a decision...
My Attorney Says They Don’t Participate in My Group Legal Services Offered at Work, I Want to Switch Attorneys, Can I Do that?
Dear Attorneys, I am reviewing my benefit options at work,...
My Ex-Spouse and I are Disagreeing About Our Upcoming Holiday Schedule, Do I Have Time to Get into Court before the Holidays?
Dear Attorneys, My ex-husband and I are disagreeing about our...
I had a Will Drafted when I was Married, Now that I’m Divorced, I Assume My Will is Invalid, Am I Correct?
Dear Attorneys, I had a Will drafted when I was...
Can I Enter into a Collaborative Divorce and if it Doesn’t Work Out, then Hire My Attorney to Represent Me?
Dear Attorneys, I wanted to try collaborative divorce, but I...
My Attorney told me that I should have a GAL appointed. What is a GAL? How would one help my case?
Dear Attorneys, My attorney told me that I should have...
Can VA Disability payments be divided in a Divorce? Shouldn’t I be able to keep that?
Dear Attorneys, Can VA Disability payments be divided in a...
My Divorce Trial is coming up, My Attorney says that we won’t have time to introduce all the evidence, What do I do?
Dear Attorneys, I have a divorce trial coming up in...
I have sole legal custody of my child. I want to relocate to another state for work. Can I do that? Do I have to tell my Ex?
Dear Attorneys, I have sole legal custody of my child....
My Attorney says I have to pay a $20,000 trial retainer if I can’t find an agreement in my divorce! How is that fair? What can I do?
Dear Attorneys, I haven’t been able to reach an agreement...
I have a Large Personal Injury Settlement, I Want to File for Divorce, but I Don’t Want my soon-to-be-Ex to get half. Will they?
Dear Attorneys, I received a large personal injury settlement last...
Can I Bring My Ex back to Court to Modify our Agreement?
Dear Attorneys, I know that the State is “opening back...
I am Divorced and Paying Alimony, My Ex has a New Partner Living with them now. Is this Cohabitation? Can I stop Paying Alimony?
Dear Attorneys, I got divorced and I’m paying alimony. However,...
I’m Married, but Considering Divorce, I Want to Buy a Plot of Land without My Spouse on the deed. Do I Have to Purchase it Jointly or can I do this on my own?
Dear Attorneys, I’m married, but considering a divorce. I have...
If I Claim Head of Household on my Taxes, what effect would this have on My Divorce?
Dear Attorneys, My attorney asked me if I will be...
My Soon-to-be-Ex and I can’t agree on how to divide our personal property. My Attorney said that we may go through arbitration. What does that mean?
Dear Attorneys, I’m going through a divorce, but soon-to-be-ex and...
I hear about this “American Rescue Plan” and it may affect child support payments. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Dear Attorneys, I keep hearing about this “American Rescue Plan,”...
I am in the Military seeking Divorce, does my Soon-to-be-Ex automatically get half of my Military Pension?
Dear Attorneys, I’m in the military and going through a...
