Child support in Connecticut is determined by the Child Support Guidelines. The relevant numbers are plugged into a child support worksheet. Then, depending on the number of minor children, a child support number is derived. This number is presumed to be correct. As a result, child support can be determined rather easily in most cases….
A Parenting Plan in Connecticut is a document that sets forth the parent’s rights and responsibilities concerning their child. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 46-56a(d), a Parenting Plan should address the following: 1. A schedule of physical residence for the child; 2. Provisions allocating decision-making authority to one or both parents regarding the…
Have you heard about divorce insurance? Apparently, it is a form of casualty insurance – the insurance is designed to cover the financial loss resulting from a divorce. The cost is $15.99 per month per unit of insurance. A unit is worth $1,250. The policies mature after 4 years of marriage. I did a little…
Check this out: Natalie Gregg: Divorce Readiness Questionnaire How about that? A questionnaire that tells you if you are headed for divorce court or whether the marriage can be saved. I agree with the author that family lawyers should not be “selling” divorce. Clients should come to us when they are ready to divorce or…
Questions about Stamford sole custody? Hopefully this blog will help. The concept of sole custody can be appear confusing. Perhaps parents have watched too many TV divorce dramas or derived their knowledge from speaking with family, friends and neighbors. So – what does Connecticut sole custody really mean? Sole custody gives ultimate decision-making power to…
New blood tests are becoming available that can determine paternity as early as the eight week of pregnancy. Proponents of these tests believe that establishing paternity will allow the mother to terminate the pregnancy if the preferred father is, in fact, not the father. In addition, fathers may be more willing to offer financial support…