• Asset division
• Child custody issues
• Child support issues
• Collaborative divorce

• Financial issues
• Infidelity issues
• Legal issues
• Spousal support issues

Asset division:

• "How is it determined which of our property is marital and which is separate?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "The State of Connecticut does not distinguish between marital and separate..."
• "How will property be divided in my divorce?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "If the parties cannot agree on the division of assets, the Court will do so based..."
• "Can I leave the marital home? Can I make my spouse leave the marital home?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "It is not always advisable to leave the marital home but certainly you are able..."

Child custody issues:

• My ex-spouse exercises visitation with my kids, but I want to move with them to another state. Can I go?
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "In order to do that you would have to review your marital agreement and/or..."

Child support issues:

• "My ex-wife has recently married a very wealthy man. Can I now stop making child support payments?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "No. The payments must continue. You can petition..."
• "What are the Child Support Guidelines?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "They are guidelines by which parties and Judges when necessary can determine..."

Collaborative divorce:

• "How does collaborative law differ from mediation or litigation?"
  DivorceMagazine.com answers: "Like mediation, collaborative family law is a cooperative, cost-effective, and stress-reducing alternative to litigation..."
• "What happens if the collaborative model doesn't work for us and we're not able to reach a settlement?"
  DivorceMagazine.com answers: "In collaborative family law, both parties retain a specially trained collaborative divorce lawyer..."
• "How is a Collaborative Divorce settlement different from a settlement in a traditional case?"
  DivorceMagazine.com answers: "Most divorce cases settle out of court, in terms of property division, spousal and child support, and custody and visitation..."
• "What role does the financial advisor play in the Collaborative Divorce model? Do we need to involve one in our divorce?"
  DivorceMagazine.com answers: "Unlike in a traditional divorce case, where each spouse may hire his or her own financial advisor to work exclusively with that party..."
• "My wife and I have agreed to divorce via the collaborative process, but she and her lawyer are not cooperating fairly. Is it likely that we'll reach a fair settlement?"
  DivorceMagazine.com answers: "The whole philosophy of Collaborative Divorce is about resolving disputes through fair cooperation, whereas..."
• "Does Collaborative Divorce work the same way throughout the United States and Canada?"
  DivorceMagazine.com answers: "Collaborative Divorce uses the same basic model throughout North America -- that of two collaborative lawyers who..."

Financial issues:

• "How can I keep my legal bills under control?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "The more you and your spouse can agree to, the less the divorce will cost. The cost of a divorce rises..."
• "My divorce has ruined me financially, and I'm thinking of filing for bankruptcy. Would there be any negative repercussions?"
  Victor Chevalier, with the Debt Free League, answers: "The only good reason you should consider bankruptcy is if you're drowning in debt and..."

Infidelity issues:

• "My spouse has had several affairs; it's one of the reasons we split up. Can I use this against him in the divorce proceedings?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "If the affairs were a primary cause for the breakdown of the marriage it may..."

Legal issues:

• "What are the grounds for divorce in Connecticut?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "Most divorces in Connecticut are granted because there has been an irretrievable breakdown..."
• "What can you suggest to your clients to help them through the divorce process?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "That they be reasonable in their expectations and if they have children understand that the divorce does not mean..."
• "Is it true that going to court is the only way to ensure you'll get your fair share?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "Not necessarily. With competent divorce attorneys you can also..."

Spousal support issues:

• "I built my business with no support from my spouse. Is he still entitled to a share of it?"
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "It depends but generally the business would be an asset subject to division. Relevant questions would be..."
• "Can I make modifications to my Divorce Decree? My circumstances have changed, and I'm going to need more support."
  Stamford Connecticut lawyer Frederic J. Siegel answers: "If your former spouse will agree this is quite simple to do. Otherwise, you will have to seek relief..."

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