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. […]
Ideally, there wouldn’t be any conflict between parents – especially in the presence of the children. Unfortunately, sometimes hostility does exist and as a result the exchange of children is problematic. In drafting a Parenting Plan, the logistics of pick-ups and drop-offs is a consideration. If parents are able to “co-parent” effectively – fantastic. They […]
I imagine that there is nothing more unsettling than being investigated for child abuse. This is especially true if the DCF Social Worker presumes a parent is guilty from the jump. The whole Investigation can be skewed and tainted as DCF searches for any evidence to support the claim while dismissing or disregarding exculpatory evidence. […]
Connecticut divorces fall into one of the following categories: Uncontested divorce – all issues are agreed upon. Limited contested divorce – financial disputes only. Contested divorce – parenting issues such as custody and visitation are disputed. Default divorce – the other spouse fails to appear in Court even though they were properly served with the […]