Many people in Connecticut use the terms Protective Orders and Restraining Orders interchangeably. That’s understandable since the primary purpose of both is the same – protection. But there are several key differences: Court – Protective Orders are only issued in criminal court after someone has been arrested. Restraining Orders are issued in Family Court. Duration…
What is the difference between the two? Litigation is rights based. What am I entitled to? In litigation, you must factor in how much it would cost to get what you believe you are entitled to. This not only includes the financial costs of litigation (i.e. attorney fees, expert witnesses etc) but also the emotional…
I just heard a discussion with a family law judge from Michigan. The focus was on parenting plans. It’s worth a listen. Here it is: The Roal of a Family Court Judge :: Divorce Source Radio | Free Audio Programs Related to Divorce Or, I can sum it up. 1. Put your children first….
$46,000 a month to raise a child? As John McEnroe would say: “You cannot be serious.” I love Johnny Mac. We need more personality and passion. Anyway, $46k is what former model Linda Evangelista claims she needs to support her 5 year old son fathered by French zillionaire Francois-Henri Pinault. How much of that money…
Most of us know a narcissist or three. And we have all had run-ins with @$$holes. But did you marry or have a child with one? And why am I writing about this in the context of a divorce blog? Because the divorce process is stressful and sometimes this causes people to act in ways…
How to modify alimony in Connecticut? This is often a pressing matter for divorced spouses in Connecticut. After a divorce decree has been entered, the circumstances of the former spouses creating a need to modify the original support award. The most common reasons for requesting a modification are financial – especially in the current…