Folks hire a private investigator to find evidence. Straighforward. In the divorce arena, I see private investigators retained for three purposes: 1. Prove infidelity. You may have hunch or a gut feeling that your spouse is being unfaithful but nothing more. So you hire a private investigator to conduct surveillance or determine whom an unfamiliar…
Relocation cases involving children are the thorniest case a Family Court decides. Sure, once in awhile, the other parent will agree – particularly if a suitable visitation schedule is worked out. But many times, it’s simply all or nothing. You know if a parent wants to go to California (Led Zep on in the…
A Bridgeport divorce judge recently found a 1989 prenuptial agreement valid and upheld the provisions in the prenup. The husband had been previously married and refused to re-marry unless his potential bride signed a premarital agreement. They hired separate lawyers and negotiated the terms. An agreement was eventually signed, the couple married and the…
I have seen a significant increase in the number of claims of parental alienation in Connecticut Family Courts. So now, more than ever, it is especially important to understand the fine distinction between true parental alienation and other reasons why a child refuses to visit a parent. Parental alienation is a deliberate attempt by…
Effective October 1, 2013 Connecticut judges will be required to consider earning capacity and education as two additional factors when determining alimony. Not really big news. Connecticut judges in calculating alimony have already routinely used both of these factors. The new law simply mandates a judge to consider them. Education of course ties in with…
The first step is to determine paternity. The second step is to establish the amount the non-custodial parent will pay for child support. This blog deals with the next step – collecting child support. In Connecticut, there are three avenues to consider: Hire a lawyer; Represent yourself; or Request the assistance of the State…