There are many personal injury lawyers in Connecticut and throughout the country. So how do you select the right attorney for your particular case? Most (if not all) personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations. Take advantage and schedule consultations with several personal injury attorneys. At the consultation, be sure to bring copies of all […]
Significant changes to Connecticut Restraining Orders and domestic violence laws will take effect on October 1, 2012. The amendments are designed to provide victims of domestic violence greater support from the courts and law enforcement agencies. The biggest change is that the new law extends from six months to one year the maximum period that […]
DCF Connecticut Investigations are usually triggered by a call to their Hotline. A “Hotline Worker” will gather information on the telephone to determine whether the case is serious enough to warrant opening a case. If a case is opened, it will be referred to a local DCF office – the office closest to the town […]
As a personal injury lawyer, I often focus my attention on the injury portion of accidents. Yet, I understand that there is more to an accident than injuries. For example, how can you get your car fixed? Who pays for the repair bill after your car is damaged in a car accident? The following are […]
A Connecticut divorce starts with a Summons. And the language of the Summons sets the tone for an adversarial process. For example: Notice to the Defendant. Who wants to be a Defendant? Defendants tend to get defensive. You are being sued. Huh? What now? For what? This paper is a Summons in a lawsuit. Oh […]
That’s no typo – 30 children. It’s true – a 33 year old in Tennessee has fathered 30 children. Curious to know how many of them has he actually “parented.” Anyway. Apparently, the state takes half of his paycheck as payment of child support for some of the children. However, he is not paying child […]