Injuries caused by a drunk driver are senseless. A driver swills too much and gets behind the wheel with unfortunate consequences. It could have so easily been avoided. Hail a cab. Phone a friend. Take a walk. Or of course, not drinking at all. Drunk drivers are selfish. According to a recent study performed by […]
A grassroots group, Connecticut Alimony Reform, is trying to change how alimony is calculated in Connecticut divorce. Putting limits on the amount that can be paid and adding “guidelines” appear to be the focus. In 2011, Massachusetts substantially reformed its alimony laws but Connecticut has not yet followed suit. Alimony reform has sparked spirited debate […]
Relocation cases involving children are the thorniest case a Family Court decides. Sure, once in awhile, the other parent will agree – particularly if a suitable visitation schedule is worked out. But many times, it’s simply all or nothing. You know if a parent wants to go to California (Led Zep on in the background) […]
A Bridgeport divorce judge recently found a 1989 prenuptial agreement valid and upheld the provisions in the prenup. The husband had been previously married and refused to re-marry unless his potential bride signed a premarital agreement. They hired separate lawyers and negotiated the terms. An agreement was eventually signed, the couple married and the world […]
I have seen a significant increase in the number of claims of parental alienation in Connecticut Family Courts. So now, more than ever, it is especially important to understand the fine distinction between true parental alienation and other reasons why a child refuses to visit a parent. Parental alienation is a deliberate attempt by one […]
Effective October 1, 2013 Connecticut judges will be required to consider earning capacity and education as two additional factors when determining alimony. Not really big news. Connecticut judges in calculating alimony have already routinely used both of these factors. The new law simply mandates a judge to consider them. Education of course ties in with […]