I am seeing more and more shared custody arrangements in Connecticut. In a shared custody situation, both parents have significant parenting time with their child. Some shared custody plans call for an exact 50/50 time sharing scenario while other plans are not necessarily an exact division of time. There are countless shared custody schedules, which […]
Retaining an attorney can be expensive. But not retaining an attorney can be costly. Let it go. The biggest factor in reducing legal fees is failing to “let it go.” This clearly does not mean that you should be a push over or that you should not do battle when appropriate. It means letting go […]
There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of lawyers who practice divorce and family law in Connecticut. With so many choices, it is important to find the lawyer best suited for your particular case. There are four primary areas to consider: 1. Credentials. Is the attorney an active member of the family law sections through bar associations? […]
How is marital property divided in a Connecticut divorce? Connecticut courts follow an equitable distribution approach. To be more specific, Connecticut follows “an all property equitable distribution scheme.” This means that at the time of the divorce or legal separation, the court can assign either spouse any or all of the property of the other […]
I recently did a blog on how to co-parent with a jerk. Here it is: Tips for co-parenting with a jerk But these tips do not always work. Another option is to scrap the concept of co-parenting altogether and try parallel parenting. What is parallel parenting? I must admit I had not heard of it […]
It is an unfortunate reality. Some parents are unable or unwilling to put aside their anger and animosity toward the other parent. This, of course, makes co-parenting difficult. Here are some tips for co-parenting with a jerk: Tips for Co-Parenting With a Jerk – Circle of Moms A few points: 1. Family Courts in Connecticut […]
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