Good news for the thousands on the Connecticut DCF Child Abuse Registry.
Dangerous Roads for Pedestrians in Connecticut
Research from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign shows that the most dangerous roads for pedestrians in Connecticut are U.S. 5 (four pedestrian deaths between 2008 and 2010) and the Boston Post Road (seven deaths). According to the study, the largest number of fatal pedestrian accidents occurred in East Hartford and Westport.
Same sex Prenups and Postnups in Connecticut
Useful article in the NY Times concerning same sex prenuptial agreements. The logic applies equally well for a same sex postnuptial agreements.
Proposed Bill 5509 Concerning Alimony in Connecticut
I told you it was coming. The Alimony Reform Bill - HB 5509 has arrived.
NHTSA investigating possible Ford auto defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating the 2005 and 2006 Ford Taurus after it received multiple complaints alleging defects involving cruise control. Those complaints state that detached cruise-control cables caused the cars' throttles to stick, preventing drivers from maintaining full control of the cars.
Blog at your own risk - Internet defamation
In three separate libel cases, bloggers got hammered.
The red light camera debate: Safety vs. civil rights
A bill in the Connecticut Legislature looks to allow certain Connecticut municipalities (those with more than 48,000 people) to install red light cameras at intersections. The cameras would watch for cars running red lights. The drivers of those cars would then be ticketed approximately $50.
Five warning signs that a spouse may be hiding assets
Things you should never say to your divorce lawyer
Just read a great article from fellow family law attorney Henry Gornbein setting forth seven things clients should never say to their divorce lawyer.
Thinking of a collaborative divorce in Connecticut?
A collaborative divorce is designed to be less contentious than a traditional, litigated divorce. In fact, both parties in a collaborative divorce sign an agreement that they will not participate in any court or adversarial action. They further agree to engage in "good faith" negotiations and to provide full, honest and open disclosure of all information to reslove issues.
Connecticut divorce with children - tax credits and deductions
Three common tax issues arise with children and divorce:
Divorce lawyers see an increase in pet custody cases
I have seen a dramatic increase in clients inquiring about custody of their pet(s). Under Connecticut law, pets are considered property - like a house, car or other asset.
Sorting out a few common tax issues in a Connecticut divorce
There are many issues to sort out in a divorce. When spouses disagree it is usually over children, support and money. In the process, spouses may overlook the importance of addressing common tax issues.
Alimony reform gaining momentum nationwide
Florida is the latest state to consider alimony reform. The reform would limit the ability of judges to order lifetime alimony and adjust the way alimony is calculated.
Wrongful death lawsuit brought after fatal boat accident
A recent wrongful death lawsuit filed in Bridgeport Superior Court alleges that the founder of Stew Leonard's grocery caused the death of a man when he operated his powerboat recklessly.
Lawyers are second most sleep deprived profession
Sleepy's, (you know the mattress chain), conducted a survey to determine which occupations get the most and least amounts of sleep.
Your spouse and your house in a Connecticut divorce
In many divorce cases, the most valuable asset is the house. Therefore, it is no surprise that how to handle the house is also one the most important decisions a divorcing couple faces.
