Brian D. Kaschel – Brian’s Blog

Tips on completing a Financial Affidavit

A new form available on the State of Connecticut Judicial Website provides help for completing a Financial Affidavit. A few good points the form makes: The value of the personal property is the fair market value of the item today – not how much you paid for it. Do not leave any items blank – […]

Texting While Driving – $1 million Connecticut Car Accident Case

It goes without saying that texting while driving is extremely dangerous. Unfortunately, careless drivers continue to do it. In fact, operating a motor vehicle while texting or talking on a cell phone may be considered more than just ordinary negligence. It may be reckless conduct which can result in double or triple damages to the […]

Bridgeport and New Haven rank high on dangerous cities for drivers list

A major auto insurance company recently released a report ranking which cities are the “most dangerous” for U.S. drivers. The study was compiled through an analysis of data from auto insurance claims. Bridgeport placed 19th on the list, and New Haven placed 21st. According to the report, Bridgeport drivers were involved in an accident every […]

Start of school reminds us to teach kids about safety, drive safely

Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of summer and the start of the school year. It also means more children on the sidewalks and more high school drivers and buses on the roads during the morning and afternoon hours. How can we ensure that our children are safe from car accidents? What can we […]

Ex-police officer sentenced for manslaughter after driving drunk

Before stating an ex-police officer’s sentence, a Connecticut judge said, “You should have known better.” The former Windsor Locks officer now faces five years and four months in prison, a short sentence for his crime: He hit and killed a 15-year old bicyclist after deciding to drive drunk. The ex-officer was going 70 mph down […]

Parenting Plans in Connecticut – “It’s all about the kids stupid”

I just listened to a great discussion online about Parenting Plans. Specifically, it focused on the following: Elements of a good Parenting Plan; Parenting Plan ideas; and Co-parenting through conflict. The segment is about 35 minutes but well worth the time. Here’s the link: It’s All About The Kids, “Stupid” – Parenting During Divorce :: […]

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