This blog is about Connecticut DCF appeals concerning a DCF Substantiation and/or a Central Registry decision. It does not pertain to appealing other orders, which were entered in the Juvenile Court. As mentioned in a previous blog, DCF has 45 days to complete their Investigation. At the conclusion of the Investigation, the parent or guardian […]
Lawyers for Charla Nash have filed for permission to sue the State of Connecticut. They argue that that Department of Environmental Protection failed to exercise their authority to seize the chimp. The State of Connecticut contends they are not liable since they did not own the chimp nor did the State have any role in […]
You were in a serious accident and your car was damaged. It has been repaired, but it is no longer as valuable as it once was. Can you recover compensation for the difference between the resale value of your car before the accident and after it? Unfortunately, many insurance companies do not cover diminution of […]
Here are a few thoughts about dealing with insurance adjusters in Connecticut if you have a personal injury case: 1. Get everything in writing. During your first phone call you should ask for the following information to be put in writing: the claim number, the insurance policy number, confirmation that the policy was in effect […]
Check this out: Natalie Gregg: Divorce Readiness Questionnaire How about that? A questionnaire that tells you if you are headed for divorce court or whether the marriage can be saved. I agree with the author that family lawyers should not be “selling” divorce. Clients should come to us when they are ready to divorce or […]
Last week was the fourth anniversary of the toughening of Connecticut’s teen driving laws. And, looking at the statistics, it appears the stricter laws have worked to reduce fatal car accidents caused by teenage drivers. The year before the law was enacted, seven 16- and 17-year-old drivers died in Connecticut car accidents. Since then, the […]