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 […]
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 – […]