Yes – prenuptial agreements are valid in Connecticut and will be enforced as long as certain requirements are met. 1. Was the agreement signed voluntarily? For example, a party may claim that he/she signed under duress because the agreement was presented very close to the wedding day. 2. Was the agreement “unconscionable” when it was…
In a Connecticut divorce, spouses are required to complete a sworn statement of their income, assets, debts and liabilities known as a Financial Affidavit. But sometimes the Financial Affidavit seems a bit “light.” Here are a few places to look when attempting to uncover hidden assets: Tax returns – Most people are uneasy about misleading…
You are scared. You have been threatened or abused. What can you do? Request a Restraining Order from the Family Court in Connecticut. Here’s an overview: The person requesting the order of protection (Applicant) must file an Application (found online and at all Clerk’s Offices) along with an Affidavit. The Affidavit must set forth the…
In a contested Connecticut child custody case, the Family Court may decide that the child live primarily with the mother or with the father the “best interest of the child.” Here are seven important considerations: 1) Primary caretaker. There is usually one parent who is primarily responsible for daytime routine such feeding, bathing, taking the…
You were involved in a car accident in Connecticut. An adjuster representing the insurance company of the other driver calls you. He or she wants information from you. Think of the insurance adjuster as of detective for the insurance company. They are trained in eliciting information from you which, even though it seems harmless at…
I blogged about it before but it bears repeating. The absolute best chance to get a reversal of a DCF Substantiation and to get your name removed from the DCF Central Registry is to prevail at an Adminsitrative Hearing. In fact, it’s your only realistic chance. If you lose there – you are almost…
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I get calls from time to time about foster parent appeals. The first question is usually: Do foster parents in Connecticut have any recourse when a child in removed by DCF? The answer is yes – but keep reading……. Except in the case of an emergency, DCF is required to notify a foster parent, in…
An open adoption provides for some form of ongoing contact between a child and his/her biological parents after an adoption has been granted by the Probate Court or Juvenile Court. In Connecticut, open adoption agreements may be governed by Connecticut General Statutes Section 17a-112 or may be based on strict contract principles – referred to…
The most common car accident is the rear end collision. Unfortunately, even those that happen at a low rate of speed can cause significant injuries to both drivers and passengers. These injuries frequently include: whiplash head injury (including concussion) back injury (bulging disc, herniated disc) neck injury broken bones Unfortunately, injured parties may also suffer…