Family Law Archives | Brian D. Kaschel Law Office

04 06 '20

Connecticut Application for Civil Protection Order

A Connecticut Application for Civil Protection Order is relatively new in Connecticut. It is designed to allow a violence victim to obtain a Restraining Order against someone who is not a family member. There are three types of Connecticut Restraining Orders: 1. Protective Order. This is an order of protection issued by a Criminal Court…

08 10 '13

How to enforce out of state orders in Connecticut

If your ex-spouse is not complying with orders from another state, you can take action in Connecticut Family Court. For example, out of state orders (foreign judgments) concerning custody, alimony, child support and other divorce orders can be enforced in Connecticut if they are properly registered here. Here is a “snapshot” of the procedure: Satisfy…

25 03 '13

Family Law in Connecticut: Restraining Orders

In Connecticut, a Family Law judge hears Restraining Orders. Restraining Orders should not be confused with Protective Orders which are issued by a Criminal Court to protect crime victims. Here is a summary of Restraining Orders in Connecticut Family Court: 1. People. You can only get a Restraining Order if you have a sufficiently close…

14 07 '12

Connecticut divorce – finding the right lawyer for your case

There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of lawyers who practice divorce and family law in Connecticut. With so many choices, it is important to find the lawyer best suited for your particular case. There are four primary areas to consider: 1. Credentials. Is the attorney an active member of the family law sections through bar associations?…

17 07 '11

Same sex marriages in Connecticut – not quite equal

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…

21 06 '11

What is Joint Custody in Connecticut?

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…