Yet another example of parental alienation. A father created a blog called “The Psycho Ex Wife” where he vented about his ex – the mother of his two boys ages 10 and 12. During a recent court hearing, a judge ordered the father to shut down the blog. According to the judge, the father was…
I get a few phone calls a month from prospective clients about collaborative divorce. What is it? Is it the same as divorce mediation? Do I have to go to court if I do collaborative divorce or mediation? Collaborative divorce is similar to mediation in that both processes are designed to be less adversarial than…
Same sex marriages in Connecticut were legalized in October 2008. But that doesn’t mean that spouses in a same sex marriage derive all the benefits of a heterosexual marriage. Some examples of inequality include: 1. Tax returns. Since Connecticut acknowledges same sex marriages a same sex couple may file a joint state income tax…
Yes – it does. It is true that Connecticut is a “no fault” divorce state. However, “no fault” simply means that a Court may grant a divorce without finding either spouse at fault for causing the divorce. For example, if the parties have reached a resolution on how to settle their divorce, a judge will…
What is “joint custody” in Connecticut? ” I field a lot of phone calls on this issue. Here is how custody really works in Connecticut or what “joint custody” does or does not mean. Whether I am representing a parent in a contested custody case or have been appointed by the Court as a child’s…
The Legislature recently passed a bill designed to offer more protection to victims of domestic violence. Governor Malloy is expected to sign the bill. Here are the key provisions: 1. An arrest is mandatory for dating violence. Currently, the police have discretion as to whether those in a “dating” relationship should be arrested. 2. Those…