An initial divorce consultation is a great opportunity to gather information and plan next steps. Some attorneys offer free consultations. But as the saying goes “you get what you pay for.” A paid consultation is almost always the best way to get lots of information and the best advice. Here is how to get the most […]
Probate Courts and Juvenile Courts have jurisdiction to handle stepparent adoption in Connecticut. We know that many stepparents have a parent like relationship with their spouse’s child. They spend lots of time together and do all the things those parents and children enjoy. The child loves and trusts the stepparent and even calls them “mom” […]
Connecticut divorce depositions are essentially interviews. And just like other interviews you may be nervous. Reduce your anxiety. Read on. Here’s a quick summary of the process. A deposition is question and answer session between a lawyer and a witness (deponent). The opposing lawyer asks questions. The witness answers under oath. Your attorney is present at the deposition to protect […]
A Connecticut Resolution Plan Date in Family Court is a new process for custody, visitation, dissolution of marriage, and legal separation cases. The process is designed to encourage parties to resolve their cases by agreement, instead of engaging in lengthy (and expensive) litigation. Connecticut Resolution Plan Date On this date, you will learn how the […]
What is a DCF Substantiation? After Connecticut DCF completes an Investigation of abuse or neglect, they send a form letter to the alleged perpetrators. The letter will state whether the allegations are “unsubstantiated” or “substantiated.” The operational definition in the Policy Manual is that a DCF Substantiation results when: “DCF has concluded that there is” […]
Connecticut Juvenile Courts must now consider a parent’s request for posttermination visitation as part of Termination of Parental Rights case. This is a very important ruling relating to family integrity and the preservation of familial ties. In a unanimous decision, the Appellate Court determined that the trial judge, Carl Taylor, misconstrued the applicable statute and […]