Brian D. Kaschel – Brian’s Blog

New Britain mayor seeks to impose truancy fine

Have you seen the proposal by the mayor of New Britain? He wants to fine students who skip class $75 per day. As I understand it, if a student between the ages of 6 – 17 is found during school hours, unaccompanied by a parent or guardian, they would be issued an infraction. The objective […]

How is alimony calculated in Connecticut?

Child support in Connecticut is determined by the Child Support Guidelines. The relevant numbers are plugged into a child support worksheet. Then, depending on the number of minor children, a child support number is derived. This number is presumed to be correct. As a result, child support can be determined rather easily in most cases. […]

Connecticut ATV Accidents

Connecticut has seen its fair share of ATV accidents in the last few months. Two Connecticut teens were seriously injured and another killed in two separate July accidents. None of the teens was wearing a helmet or protective padding at the time of the ATV crashes. ATVs continue to rise in popularity, and as they […]

What is a Parenting Plan in Connecticut?

A Parenting Plan in Connecticut is a document that sets forth the parent’s rights and responsibilities concerning their child. Pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 46-56a(d), a Parenting Plan should address the following: 1. A schedule of physical residence for the child; 2. Provisions allocating decision-making authority to one or both parents regarding the child’s […]

Fake online reviews can lead to big defamation damages

A bitter, former partner posted three fake online reviews. Of course, all posts were negative. Jury awarded $150,000 in punitive damages. Check out this case from Missouri: Fake Online Reviews Lead To Big Defamation Damages | Lawinfo Blog

Divorce insurance in Connecticut?

Have you heard about divorce insurance? Apparently, it is a form of casualty insurance – the insurance is designed to cover the financial loss resulting from a divorce. The cost is $15.99 per month per unit of insurance. A unit is worth $1,250. The policies mature after 4 years of marriage. I did a little […]

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