School is out but grades are in for DCF in Connecticut. The bad: 1. The rate of timely adoptions is at its lowest since 2004. 2. The rate of eligible children being reunified with thier parents dropped to its lowest rate since 2009. The good: 1. More “at risk” children are being placed with relatives. […]
In most cases in Juvenile Court, DCF alleges that the child has been neglected or abused. That is the neglect or abuse has already occurred. But, there are occasions where DCF seeks a finding of neglect not based on what has already happened but based on what may happen in the future. This called is […]
Poor driving habits endanger the lives of everyone else sharing the road. When individuals engage in risky behavior on the road, such as racing other vehicles, it is not surprising that serious traffic accidents causing injuries and even deaths can occur. In June of 2011, one such car accident in Bridgeport resulted in the death […]
Retaining an attorney can be expensive. But not retaining an attorney can be costly. Let it go. The biggest factor in reducing legal fees is failing to “let it go.” This clearly does not mean that you should be a push over or that you should not do battle when appropriate. It means letting go […]
There are hundreds (maybe thousands) of lawyers who practice divorce and family law in Connecticut. With so many choices, it is important to find the lawyer best suited for your particular case. There are four primary areas to consider: 1. Credentials. Is the attorney an active member of the family law sections through bar associations? […]
Many people think of beer and fishing as two things that go hand-in-hand. In reality though, drunk boating is just as dangerous – and just as illegal – as drunk driving. Earlier this month, a Connecticut man was sentenced to more than three years in jail after a boating accident that claimed the life of […]