You have been injured in a car accident and you are probably wondering: Is it worth it to bring a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver? What kind of compensation will you receive for your injuries? Even if the driver faces a criminal lawsuit for drunk driving or reckless driving, the only way for […]
This is a case-by-case decision. It is certainly an issue to consider if you are contemplating divorce or already in the midst of a divorce. It is true that a joint return will usually produce a lower tax than if the two spouses filed separately. However, there is a downside to filing a joint return […]
Many people in Connecticut use the terms Protective Orders and Restraining Orders interchangeably. That’s understandable since the primary purpose of both is the same – protection. But there are several key differences: Court – Protective Orders are only issued in criminal court after someone has been arrested. Restraining Orders are issued in Family Court. Duration […]
What is the difference between the two? Litigation is rights based. What am I entitled to? In litigation, you must factor in how much it would cost to get what you believe you are entitled to. This not only includes the financial costs of litigation (i.e. attorney fees, expert witnesses etc) but also the emotional […]
A few Public Acts of interest in the DCF arena: HB-5217. Currently all adoptions must be heard in the Probate Court. This Act would allow DCF to file adoption petitions in the Juvenile Court if that was the court, which terminated parental rights. This Act is a long time coming and should make the adoption […]
A few Public Acts of interest in the DCF arena: HB-5217. Currently all adoptions must be heard in the Probate Court. This Act would allow DCF to file adoption petitions in the Juvenile Court if that was the court, which terminated parental rights. This Act is a long time coming and should make the adoption […]