Connecticut Probate Court Appeals vary – the time to file an appeal depends on the type of case being appealed. Time for Appeal to be Filed A Probate Court appeal must be filed within 45 days if it concerns the following: Appointing a guardian or conservator for a veteran or beneficiary of veterans’ benefits; Compensation of […]
DCF relative placement changes are on the way. This is great news for families in Connecticut. Relatives should always be given priority for placement when a child comes into DCF custody. Unfortunately, I find this process varies depending on the DCF Office involved. Now comes some new law that should help get children placed with […]
Connecticut Custodial Interference is defined as follows: In the first degree: Class D felony. “(a) A person is guilty of custodial interference in the first degree when he commits custodial interference in the second degree as provided in section 53a-98: (1) Under circumstances which expose the child or person taken or enticed from lawful custody […]
Important case involving Connecticut DCF medical decisions. DCF cannot authorize vaccinations for children in their custody. That’s the recent decision from the Connecticut Supreme Court. Read more about it below: Conn. Supreme Court: DCF Can’t Mandate Vaccinations Over Parental Rights | Connecticut Law Tribune The Court’s ruling seems to be rather narrow. Essentially, vaccinations are […]
Connecticut divorce and pet custody issues are on the rise. In the past, spouses going through a divorce focused on money and of course the children. Now there is a trend to have issues concerning pets addressed as a part of final divorce orders. Or if no agreement can be reached, spouses are taking these […]
Pendente lite legal fees are ordered by a judge while a divorce is pending. If your spouse is in control of the finances he/she may try to put you at a disadvantage. They have the resources to retain a lawyer of their choosing. They have the funds to pay for expert opinions concerning finances, values […]