For starters, a legal separation is similar to a divorce. The same laws apply in Bridgeport and Stamford Family Court regarding custody, child support, alimony and property distribution. Keep reading to see whether you should seek a divorce or legal separation. 1. The Social Security 10 year rule. As a general rule, if a marriage […]
Collaborative divorce in Connecticut is becoming an increasingly popular choice for separating couples. This is especially true for divorces filed in Bridgeport and Stamford Family Court. The hallmark of this approach is the commitment to resolve the divorce without court intervention, adversarial techniques or litigation. In a collaborative divorce, information is freely exchanged and […]
Guardianship of a child in Connecticut includes the authority to make major decisions affecting the child’s education, welfare and medical treatment. The process of removing a parent as a child’s guardian, starts with an Application filed in the Probate Court. The Probate Judge usually requests the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to conduct an […]
You just had a rear end car accident and never saw it coming. Your vehicle was struck from behind. Thankfully, there are no visible or apparent injuries. Although you are little “shaken up” you otherwise seem ok. Then the over the course of the next few days you really feel it: Dizziness Headaches Numbness or […]
In Connecticut, there is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce. There are two primary reasons for the waiting period: 1. Public policy. From a public policy standpoint, the state does not want to make it too easy to get a divorce. At least, not without enough time to reflect on things to make […]
This blog is about filing an Answer and Cross Complaint in a Connecticut divorce. A divorce starts with the Plaintiff preparing a Summons, Complaint and Notice of Automatic Orders and serving the Defendant with those documents. Then the Plaintiff provides proof that the Defendant was properly served and pays the filing fee to the Clerk’s […]