A Bridgeport Modification of Alimony or a Stamford Modification is a common filing. That’s because under Connecticut law, either spouse can petition the court for a post judgment modification of alimony unless the divorce decree precludes modification. The request may be to increase or decrease the award, or temporarily or permanently stop the payments. The […]
The termination of parental rights in Connecticut often involve claims of abandonment. A lack of an ongoing parent-child relationship is also frequently claimed as a ground when abandonment is alleged. Makes sense in that there is considerable factual overlap between these two concepts. There are two prongs to the claim of no ongoing parent-child relationship. […]
Many spouses believe they will keep any inheritance in a Connecticut divorce. It is true that frequently judges view inheritances as assets which stay with the side of the family that generated the inheritance. However, this is not always the case. A 2014 Connecticut Appellate decision made it clear that inheritances, like all other types […]
DCF Connecticut Physical Neglect is broadly defined as the failure to provide and maintain adequate food. clothing, supervision and safety for a child. Here are some examples: Abandonment Failure to provide appropriate supervision by leaving a child alone for an excessive period of time given the child’s age and cognitive abilities Erratic behavior Substance abuse […]
Here are the biggest issues with taxes and divorce in Connecticut. 1. Filing status. If you are still married on December 31, you can file joint returns. When a divorce settlement is reached in November or December lawyers often ask the judge to approve the agreement in January for this reason. 2. Dependents. If the […]
The Darien Probate Court serves the towns of Darien and New Canaan Connecticut and hears these types of cases: 1. Cases involving Estates. When someone passes away, the local Probate Court oversees the administration of the estate. The Court will appoint an executor. Beneficiaries will be identified so that property may be distributed pursuant to the […]