If a parent, guardian or other individual has been placed on the Connecticut DCF Central Registry because of a Neglect or Abuse Substantiation there is hope. An Application may be filed to have the individual’s name removed from the Registry. The Application must set forth in sufficient detail how conditions have changed since the person…
Let’s face it – like it or not – social media is here to stay. And because it’s part of every day life, social media clauses are becoming more and more popular in Connecticut prenuptial agreement and post-nuptial agreements. The two main reasons couples insist on these clauses are: 1. They want to protect their…
In divorce courts across Connecticut, including the Bridgeport and Stamford Family Courts, more fathers are being awarded sole custody. Full custody can be awarded at the time of the initial judgment or divorce decree or post judgment if a Motion for Modification is filed. The vast majority of parenting plans call for the parents to…
In Connecticut, a personal injury victim from a pit bull attack may be awarded damages for medical expenses and additional money for pain and suffering. The victim alleged that while she walking her dog a pit bull owned by the defendant attacked her. She sustained abrasions to the right knee and foot, a shoulder injury,…
Fairfield CT prenuptial agreements are becoming more popular. Are you considering getting a Connecticut prenuptial agreement? Or has your fiancee broached the subject of a premarital contract with you? There are many reasons to consider a prenuptial agreement. Here are the top five: You have accumulated substantial assets You have a family business or closely…
For starters, a legal separation is similar to a divorce. The same laws apply in Bridgeport and Stamford Family Court regarding custody, child support, alimony and property distribution. Keep reading to see whether you should seek a divorce or legal separation. 1. The Social Security 10 year rule. As a general rule, if a marriage…
Collaborative divorce in Connecticut is becoming an increasingly popular choice for separating couples. This is especially true for divorces filed in Bridgeport and Stamford Family Court. The hallmark of this approach is the commitment to resolve the divorce without court intervention, adversarial techniques or litigation. In a collaborative divorce, information is freely exchanged and…
Guardianship of a child in Connecticut includes the authority to make major decisions affecting the child’s education, welfare and medical treatment. The process of removing a parent as a child’s guardian, starts with an Application filed in the Probate Court. The Probate Judge usually requests the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to conduct an…
You just had a rear end car accident and never saw it coming. Your vehicle was struck from behind. Thankfully, there are no visible or apparent injuries. Although you are little “shaken up” you otherwise seem ok. Then the over the course of the next few days you really feel it: Dizziness Headaches Numbness or…
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 enough time to reflect on things to make…