Contested child custody cases are easily the most emotional aspect of any divorce case. Sometimes custody litigation is unavoidable but it should never be about “winning.” There are no “winners” in extended custody battles. Here are a few guidelines to achieve the best parenting plan for your child: 1. Understand the language. Unfortunately, some parents…
In a Connecticut divorce case, there are three types of alimony: 1. Lifetime alimony. There once was a time when lifetime alimony was the norm. The receiving spouse would get a weekly or monthly amount until he/she remarried or until the death of one of the parties. Lifetime awards are becoming increasingly rare in…
Questions about pit bull attacks in Connecticut? Connecticut has a statute, which imposes strict liability on owners and keepers of dogs if the dog injures another person. Here is the “dog bite statute” – Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 22-257: “If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any person, the…
Federal officials recently cracked down on several low-cost bus companies operating from Chinatown in Manhattan, prompting the closure of 26 bus lines. This crackdown comes on the heels of numerous crashes involving bus companies from Chinatown, the deadliest of which occurred in 2011. A tour bus carrying 32 passengers from a Connecticut casino slammed into…
There are many personal injury lawyers in Connecticut and throughout the country. So how do you select the right attorney for your particular case? Most (if not all) personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations. Take advantage and schedule consultations with several personal injury attorneys. At the consultation, be sure to bring copies of all…
Significant changes to Connecticut Restraining Orders and domestic violence laws will take effect on October 1, 2012. The amendments are designed to provide victims of domestic violence greater support from the courts and law enforcement agencies. The biggest change is that the new law extends from six months to one year the maximum period…