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PRE-NUPS AREN’T JUST FOR THE RICH AND FAMOUS

My parents were married right before Valentine’s Day in 1960. Their bridesmaids carried heart-shaped bouquets and wore red lace dresses over taffeta. My parents remained married until my father passed away, and had they both still been alive today, they would have been celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary this month. I will still mark the […]

The Lifestyle To Which You Have Become Accustomed

Alimony, rooted in the Latin word “alimonia,” and meaning nourishment or sustenance, is also known as spousal support or maintenance.The history of Alimony is fascinating and dates far back to the 1750’s BC when it first appeared in the Code of Hammurabi, which stated in pertinent part that a man must support a women who […]

Struggling To Pay Your Utility Bills?

If you are struggling to pay your electric and gas bills, you are not alone. Recently, I called the United Illuminating Company for a client and explained that he is living solely on Social Security and cannot afford his electric bill. It did take a few minutes to get through to the customer service representative […]

The Mosaic Doctrine

The Judicial Branch of the State of Connecticut tells us in an informational pamphlet that “a child needs emotional and financial support of both parents.” When parents are not together (as a result of never having been married or getting a divorce), the financial support comes in the form of Child Support.The history of child […]

Credit Cards Are A Modern American Invention

Have you ever thought about the history of currency? Turns out, bartering was our first form of exchange as humans. Paper money, as we know it today, didn’t come to fruition until the 9th century. In the 17th century checks (or cheques) were first introduced in England. Credit cards are a rather modern invention first […]