It’s bad enough to be involved in a car accident. It’s even worse when the other driver flees the scene. In Connecticut, a driver operating a motor vehicle that has caused physical injury or property damage is obligated to stop and render assistance. At the scene, the driver is required to provide their name, address, […]
Connecticut has been proactive in addressing school bullying. In June 2008, Connecticut enacted a new law requiring each school district to develop and implement a bullying policy and intervention strategy. Then in July 2011, Connecticut passed additional legislation to prevent school bullying and ensure that every child has the right to learn in public school […]
By the time they turn 16, one-half of children in the United States will experience their parent’s divorce. If you are a parent and going through a divorce (or a contested custody case) it’s important to understand the impact that the process has on your children. I recently watched a quick film about kids and […]
In a case for personal injuries in Connecticut, the injured party may be able to collect both economic damages and non-economic damages. Economic damages include past and future medical expenses, lost income and property damage. These damages are easy to quantify since there are usually records, bills and invoices. Think of these damages as “out […]
Our Family Wizard is an online communication resource that Connecticut judges have been ordering families to use to manage co-parenting issues. The gizmo has been around since 2001 so it is not exactly new technology. Recently though I have seen it utilized more and more – especially in high conflict custody cases. Here’s what it […]
Many parents going through a divorce or custody battle initially seek sole custody. But is sole custody in your child’s best interest? And what does sole custody really mean? Sole custody may be awarded to one parent if the other parent has exhibited certain behavior, which indicates that he or she is unfit to share […]