Restraining Orders in Stamford Court offer protection for those that have been threatened or abused and live in lower Fairfield County. Here’s the process: The person requesting the order of protection (the Applicant) must file an Application along with an Affidavit. The Affidavit must set forth the specific reasons as to why the Applicant needs…
Removal of Guardianship usually starts with an Application filed in the Probate Court but can also be done in the Family Court if a divorce or other custody action is pending or in the Juvenile Court if DCF is involved. Connecticut child guardianship includes the authority to make major decisions affecting the child’s education, welfare…
Dog bites in Connecticut happen far too often. Fortunately, Connecticut has a statute, which imposes strict liability on owners and keepers of dogs if the dog injures another person. Here is the “dog bite statute” – Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 22-257: “If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any…
Connecticut non adversarial divorce is here. Two new divorce laws went into effect on October 1, 2015 which limit the amount of time a couple has to wait to get a divorce. A divorce may be granted in 35 days rather than waiting the usual 90 days if: The marriage is less than 8 years…
Motions for Contempt in Connecticut are the primary enforcement tool to get someone to do what they are supposed to do. They are easily one of the most common filings in a divorce or custody/visitation case. Frequent contempt issues include: Not paying child support or alimony Lack of compliance with the parenting plan concerning custody or…
How long to get a Connecticut divorce? In Connecticut, there is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce. There are two primary reasons for the waiting period: 1. Public policy. From a public policy standpoint, the state does not want to make it too easy to get a divorce. At least, not without…
Connecticut DCF Neglect Investigations usually start with a call to DCF from a mandated reporter such as a doctor, counselor or school personnel. The most common allegation is Physical Neglect. Physical Neglect is broadly defined as the failure to provide and maintain adequate food. clothing, supervision and safety for a child. Here are some examples…
Connecticut cases of parental alienation seem to be increasing. Or at least cases I am familiar with. There are many reasons why a child might not have a positive relationship with a parent. Many times, it is the parent’s own actions or in actions, which has caused the estrangement. It is too easy (and tempting)…
There are eight grounds for a termination of parental rights in Connecticut. The three most common are: 1. Abandonment. This occurs when a parent has abandoned the child by failing to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the welfare of their child. 2. Failure to rehabilitate. Rehabilitation refers to whether…
A Connecticut modification of sole custody can occur based on a child’s educational performance. Connecticut judges take a child’s education seriously. So if a child misses too much school when with one parent the other parent can be awarded sole custody as part of a Motion for Modification. That’s just what happened in a recent…