This can be a tough call. Sometimes though firing your divorce lawyer and hiring a new one (or representing yourself) is the way to go. But not always and never without thinking it through. When to Fire Your Divorce Attorney Of the five reasons listed above, the most common is probably that you’ve spent a […]
There are six grounds to terminate parental rights in Connecticut. The three most common are: 1. Abandonment. This occurs when a parent has abandoned the child by failing to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the welfare of their child. 2. Failure to rehabilitate. Rehabilitation refers to whether or not […]
Best interest of child in Connecticut. Spend any time in Family Court and you will hear the phrase repeatedly. But what does “best interests of the child” really mean? Connecticut General Statutes Section 46b-56(c) sets forth 16 factors that a judge may consider when making or modifying orders concerning custody, visitation and parenting plans. Here […]
I read an article stating that approximately 10% of Family Court cases involve a high conflict divorce. In my experience, this seems about right. Most attorneys in a given courthouse know of the high conflict divorce cases. After all, when you see the same case on the docket week after week you know it ain’t […]
What is the difference between a guardian ad litem (GAL) and an attorney for a minor child (AMC) in Connecticut? For starters, a GAL is not required to be an attorney though many GALs are lawyers. An AMC must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Connecticut. The biggest distinction is that the AMC […]
Divorce Courts in Connecticut are more commonly referred to as Family Courts since they decide more than just divorce cases. In addition to divorces, Family Courts in Connecticut hear: Child custody cases; Child support cases; and Restraining Orders. If you are going through a divorce, you know the Family Court will decide custody and visitation. […]