How much does a Connecticut divorce cost? Or better – how much should it cost? Let’s start by looking at a recent divorce case that went awry. It was a divorce case of full of greed. Not unusual. But allegedly, the greedy parties in this case were not the divorcing spouses themselves but rather the…
Well – it’s almost official. It appears that Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) will not be included in the revised version of the DSM which is due to be published in 2013. The rationale behind the exclusion seems to be that that PAS is a relationship problem rather than a mental health disorder. Parental Alienation Not…
Collaborative divorce is becoming an increasingly popular choice for divorcing spouses in Connecticut. So what is collaborative divorce? The hallmark of collaborative divorce is the commitment to resolve the divorce without court intervention, adversarial techniques or litigation. Other important aspects of the process include the full disclosure of all information necessary to settle the issues…
House Bill 5440 will become effective on October 1, 2012. Here it is: AN ACT CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER PERSONS. I disagree with those who believe that this new Act is a “victory” for grandparents. In no way does this Act make it easier for a grandparent or third party to obtain…
A new form available on the State of Connecticut Judicial Website provides help for completing a Financial Affidavit. A few good points the form makes: The value of the personal property is the fair market value of the item today – not how much you paid for it. Do not leave any items blank –…
I just listened to a great discussion online about Parenting Plans. Specifically, it focused on the following: Elements of a good Parenting Plan; Parenting Plan ideas; and Co-parenting through conflict. The segment is about 35 minutes but well worth the time. Here’s the link: It’s All About The Kids, “Stupid” – Parenting During Divorce ::…