How is marital property divided in a Connecticut divorce? Connecticut courts follow an equitable distribution approach. To be more specific, Connecticut follows “an all property equitable distribution scheme.” This means that at the time of the divorce or legal separation, the court can assign either spouse any or all of the property of the other […]
I recently did a blog on how to co-parent with a jerk. Here it is: Tips for co-parenting with a jerk But these tips do not always work. Another option is to scrap the concept of co-parenting altogether and try parallel parenting. What is parallel parenting? I must admit I had not heard of it […]
Here are few tips on how to avoid being the victim of road rage: 1. Always be polite and courteous. I know it is not easy. But if you follow this one tip you will significantly decrease the chance that you will be involved in a road rage accident. 2. Do not retaliate. Again – […]
Three courts decide matters of temporary custody in Connecticut: 1. Juvenile Court. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) file Orders of Temporary Custody (OTC) in Juvenile Court. When DCF files an OTC, they request temporary custody of child and then place the child in foster care or with a relative. For DCF to assume […]
According to the Connecticut State Patrol, Independence Day car accidents were up from last year while DUI and speeding arrests were down. Thankfully, there were no deaths. Across the United States, the Fourth of July can be one of the deadliest – and in many states, the deadliest – holidays of the year. It even […]
There are six grounds to terminate parental rights in Connecticut. The three most common are: 1. Abandonment. This occurs when a parent has abandoned the child by failing to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility as to the welfare of their child. 2. Failure to rehabilitate. Rehabilitation refers to whether or not […]