Brian D. Kaschel – Brian’s Blog

Father of 30 requests a child support modification

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 […]

Ray LaHood’s Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving

Yesterday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released a plan for reducing distracted driving across the country. The “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” is one in a line of documents issued by LaHood regarding distracted driving and one of the most comprehensive yet. There is good reason for LaHood’s intent focus on ending distracted driving. In […]

More Husbands Awarded Alimony in Connecticut Divorces

Most divorce lawyers In Connecticut agree that there is a significant increase in the number of men receiving alimony. A recent article from the Connecticut Law Tribune highlights some of the reasons why: Here are a few points: 1. Women are earning more money and in many families are the “bread winners” 2. Historically, husbands […]

How to support a friend going through a divorce

Sound advice appears below on how to help a friend or loved one going through a divorce. The author did miss a BIG one though. Do not compare your divorce or any other divorce to theirs. No two divorces are identical. The variables are endless. You are doing your friend a huge disservice if you […]

Connecticut divorce – who gets the house and can you afford it?

If there are children, the custodial parent gets the house. Ok – this might be too general but it’s a good “rule of thumb.” Oh – do not fight for custody of the children as a way of getting the house. Do request custody because it’s best for your children. What if there are no […]

New Haven City Bus Accident Results in Numerous Injuries

New Haven residents may recall hearing of a recent accident between a city bus and a truck that injured 22 people, five of whom required hospitalization. A truck rear-ended the CT Transit city bus, heading to downtown New Haven and carrying 29 people, during a Monday morning rush hour. The truck, which was carrying kitchen […]

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