Residents of Fairfield County might be aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Yet, simply because of our humanity, we often think that we are above the curve and it’s everyone else who shouldn’t text while driving. We will even use our cell phones while driving in front of our kids, only to tell them […]
How much does a Connecticut divorce cost? Or better – how much should it cost? Let’s start by looking at a recent divorce case that went awry. It was a divorce case of full of greed. Not unusual. But allegedly, the greedy parties in this case were not the divorcing spouses themselves but rather the […]
Well – it’s almost official. It appears that Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) will not be included in the revised version of the DSM which is due to be published in 2013. The rationale behind the exclusion seems to be that that PAS is a relationship problem rather than a mental health disorder. Parental Alienation Not […]
Collaborative divorce is becoming an increasingly popular choice for divorcing spouses in Connecticut. So what is collaborative divorce? The hallmark of collaborative divorce is the commitment to resolve the divorce without court intervention, adversarial techniques or litigation. Other important aspects of the process include the full disclosure of all information necessary to settle the issues […]
On Saturday, a motorcycle collided with a truck on Merritt Parkway in Fairfield, killing the motorcyclist. According to State police, the 2001 Honda FLSTF skidded into the back of a construction truck around midnight. State police are investigating the fatal motorcycle accident to determine the cause. Around the country, more motorcyclists are hitting the road […]
House Bill 5440 will become effective on October 1, 2012. Here it is: AN ACT CONCERNING VISITATION RIGHTS FOR GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER PERSONS. I disagree with those who believe that this new Act is a “victory” for grandparents. In no way does this Act make it easier for a grandparent or third party to obtain […]