Divorce and Family Law

Custody and smoking – If you got ’em don’t smoke ’em?

A group called Action on Smoking and Health apparently performed a survey on the relationship between custody issues and smoking. The group claims that the issue of smoking is an effective threat for a nonsmoking parent to use in court to gain an advantage in a custody or visitation battle. That’s extreme – but consider […]

Potential alimony reform in Connecticut

Back in September I blogged about how lifetime alimony awards in Connecticut were substantially decreasing. Lifetime alimony in Connecticut – is it over? – Bridgeport, CT Metro/Family and Personal Injury Law Blog | Brian D. Kaschel La Now comes word that legislation will introduced in Connecticut to eliminate lifetime alimony. If passed, the new law […]

Connecticut Divorce Arbitration

Connecticut Divorce Arbitration is an example of Alternative Dispute Resolution in that the contested issues are resolved outside of court. However, it differs from mediation. I think it is easiest to think of mediation as a facilitated settlement process and arbitration as a quicker and potentially less expensive quasi-trial. Mediation is a process where the […]

Preparing for a Connecticut divorce – a few do’s and don’ts

Here’s a list I wish I could give clients before they consult me: 1. Do gather financial records. Important financial records such as tax returns, pay stubs, statements from all bank accounts (including credit cards) and retirement accounts such as 401k’s and pensions should be gathered and made available to the attorney early in the […]

Interesting perspective from a judge on custody cases

Take a look at the link below. The blog references some sobering quotes from a judge who presides over custody cases in New York. I have heard many attempts by judges to encourage parents to settle custody cases but never anything as blunt as this! I DON’T Love Your children! | NYC Divorce Mediation Any […]

Guardian ad litem in a Connecticut divorce or family court case

A guardian ad litem is a professional appointed by the Court to represent the interests of a person during litigation. In the family court, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed at any time during a divorce or contested case concerning custody and visitation. A GAL need not be an attorney but often is. […]

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