Our Family Wizard is an online communication resource that Connecticut judges have been ordering families to use to manage co-parenting issues. The gizmo has been around since 2001 so it is not exactly new technology. Recently though I have seen it utilized more and more – especially in high conflict custody…
Many parents going through a divorce or custody battle initially seek sole custody. But is sole custody in your child’s best interest? And what does sole custody really mean? Sole custody may be awarded to one parent if the other parent has exhibited certain behavior, which indicates that he or she is unfit to share…
Some people are offended by the idea of a prenuptial agreement or think it’s distasteful. Of course, discussing the topic is awkward and certainly not romantic. But putting aside those thoughts, prenuptial agreements serve a very practical purpose. And they are not just for the wealthy. If drafted properly, these agreements clarify the financial responsibilities…
For a same sex couple, getting married in Connecticut is easy enough. Simply, go to the town clerk for the marriage license, pay the fee ($30 I believe) and get married within 65 days of the marriage license being issued. The parties need not be Connecticut residents to be married here. Now the tricky part:…
A postnuptial agreement is really a contract between spouses. It is designed to avoid potentially lengthy and costly litigation by setting forth an allocation of property, assets and debt in the event of a divorce. Custody and visitation of children cannot be governed by a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. Since these decisions involve the child’s…
This video was highly recommended. It is geared toward parents involved in a custody battle. Essentially it shows the inner turmoil of a child caught in the crossfire of a parental conflict. It is a little dark. But I suppose that’s the point. The reviews are mixed. It stirs heavy emotions in some parents. Others…