A DCF Permanency Plan is filed nine months from the date of a child’s initial out of home placement. It is then filed every 12 months thereafter for as long as the child is in DCF care. The purpose of a Permanency Plan is to make sure that the cases are reviewed periodically so…
The Connecticut Medical Examiner’s Office released new details on the death of 15-month-old Michael Citron. Source: Baby in DCF Care Died After Being Given Medication: ME | NBC Connecticut
Interesting piece in the Connecticut Law Tribune about Homeschooling. Some detractors of home schooling believe that it hurts the child socially. Others argue that there is no way to monitor attendance or how much time is being devoted to academics. Educators voice concern over how “equivalent instruction” is measured. Have a read below: Source:…
Recently read the editorial below in the Connecticut Law Tribune. Source: News Media Should Be Helpful to DCF Calls to the DCF Hotline continue to increase. However, does that metric mean that mandated reporters are more aware of their responsibilities to protect children? The Choate case says no. On the other hand, I get…
There are three ways to establish paternity in Connecticut: 1. Marital presumption. There is a presumption that the husband is the biological father of any child born during a marriage. This can be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence in court that the husband is not the child’s biological father. 2. Acknowledgement of Paternity. This…
A Modification of Physical Custody requests that a judge change where a child lives. It is also referred to as a Modification of Residential Custody. Modification of Physical Custody Lawyer – Fairfield and Stamford The judge must first decide whether there has been a “substantial change in circumstances” since the last custody order. …
Shared Physical Custody is becoming more and more common in Connecticut Family Court This is true whether the case involves unmarried parents or parents going through a divorce. Shared Physical Custody Lawyer – Fairfield and Stamford Physical Custody, also known as Residential Custody, is where a child lives. So in a Shared Physical Custody situation,…
A DDS Registry Appeal is an employee’s chance to clear their name. A successful appeal keeps their name of the Registry thereby allowing them to pursue employment in their chosen field. DDS Registry Appeal Lawyer The DDS Registry is a data base of employees who were either fired or left a job because they allegedly…
A Connecticut Custody Modification involves changing the current Parenting Plan. Specifically, it requests a change of residential custody from one parent to the other. It may also be used to modify joint legal custody to sole custody – or vice versa. Multiple court appearances are required if there is no agreement. The judge will usually…
I get questions from time to time about Connecticut bankruptcy and divorce. The questions usually fall into two categories. The timing of a bankruptcy filing and how divorce debts are impacted by a later divorce filing. I do not recommend filing for bankruptcy and divorce at the same time. When a bankruptcy is filed,…