Many parents going through a divorce or custody battle initially seek sole custody. But is sole custody in your child’s best interest? And what does sole custody really mean? Sole custody may be awarded to one parent if the other parent has exhibited certain behavior, which indicates that he or she is unfit to share…
Many people may have heard about the increasing number of accidents on Connecticut roadways. Sometimes, the people involved in car accidents may escape with minor injuries whereas for others, the accidents may prove fatal. Recently, a Connecticut woman was charged in a wrong-way car crash, almost nine months after the incident. At the time of…
Rear end car accidents are the most common type of auto 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 Many of these “rear…
Some people are offended by the idea of a prenuptial agreement or think it’s distasteful. Of course, discussing the topic is awkward and certainly not romantic. But putting aside those thoughts, prenuptial agreements serve a very practical purpose. And they are not just for the wealthy. If drafted properly, these agreements clarify the financial responsibilities…
A person walking on the road is vulnerable to accidents. Although motor vehicle drivers are supposed to watch out for pedestrians, sometimes negligent actions by a driver may cause an accident. Connecticut residents must be aware of pedestrian accidents that take place while using a crosswalk or walking in a parking lot. Recently, a person…
Many people in Connecticut rely on their cars for travelling from one place to another. We are dependent on our vehicles to run errands and go to work each day. When an accident occurs, not only can an individual be left without a vehicle, but they can also miss time from work as well…
Many people in Fairfield, Connecticut, rely on public transportation to travel from one place to another. Since a bus usually has more passengers than any other vehicle, the chance of or injuries or casualties may be higher in a bus accident. Recently, a bus carrying students was involved in a three-vehicle accident on Kings…
Negligent driving can sometimes prove to be fatal. Drivers should always remember that negligence can cause injuries not only to themselves, but also to others on the road. Residents of Connecticut may recall a fatal car accident that occurred in Bridgeport last year. A 56-year-old woman was ejected from her car after it was hit…
For a same sex couple, getting married in Connecticut is easy enough. Simply, go to the town clerk for the marriage license, pay the fee ($30 I believe) and get married within 65 days of the marriage license being issued. The parties need not be Connecticut residents to be married here. Now the tricky part:…
Most individuals cross the street within a crosswalk because that is the designated safe area for walkers to enter traffic. Even pedestrians walking through parking lots are finding themselves involved in dangerous collisions with vehicles. It is important for pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing roadways or busy traffic areas, even the most careful can…