This can be a tough call – should I change my divorce lawyer? Sometimes it makes sense to get a new perspective or change things up. So on occasion, firing your divorce lawyer and hiring a new one (or representing yourself) is the way to go. I think the most common reason for switching lawyers […]
DCF Substantiation issues? Read this below for some useful information. There are three possible results when Connecticut DCF completes an Investigation of abuse or neglect. They can do the following: 1. Unsubstantiate the allegations (i.e. not enough evidence to support abuse or neglect); 2. Substantiate the allegations but not recommend Central Registry placement; 3. Substantiate […]
Connecticut Divorce Courts require litigants to use new versions of Financial Affidavits. This became effective January 2, 2014. The requirement applies to divorces, modifications of alimony and child support and other matters involving income and assets. One version, the short form, is for those whose income and assets are less than $75,000. The other version, […]
Juvenile Courts in Connecticut may be seeing less students arrested for school related offenses such as assault 3rd, larceny, breach of peace, disorderly conduct and simple possession of marijuana as well as other misdemeanors. A new bill has been proposed to reduce the number of arrests in Connecticut schools. The latest statistics show that 20% […]
The Connecticut DCF Voluntary Services Program is designed for children who have mental health and/or behavioral needs requiring services that the family does not otherwise have access to. It is a kinder and softer way that DCF helps families without accusing them of any wrongdoing or filing Neglect Petitions in the Juvenile Court to remove […]
Effective January 6, 2014, Limited Scope Representation will be permitted in Connecticut divorces and other family court matters. There has been some disagreement amongst the bar on this topic but I think it can be a cost effective way to retain counsel. Limited Scope Representation permits a litigant to hire a divorce lawyer for only […]