Brian D. Kaschel – Brian’s Blog

Interesting perspective from a judge on custody cases

Take a look at the link below. The blog references some sobering quotes from a judge who presides over custody cases in New York. I have heard many attempts by judges to encourage parents to settle custody cases but never anything as blunt as this! I DON’T Love Your children! | NYC Divorce Mediation Any […]

Guardian ad litem in a Connecticut divorce or family court case

A guardian ad litem is a professional appointed by the Court to represent the interests of a person during litigation. In the family court, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed at any time during a divorce or contested case concerning custody and visitation. A GAL need not be an attorney but often is. […]

Connecticut personal injury claims: Liability and damages

Personal injury lawsuits involve two important issues: liability and damages. You must prove both parts of a personal injury claim in order to recover compensation for your injuries. Liability / Fault What caused your Connecticut car accident? Who is liable for your injuries? Answering these questions is not as simple as it may seem. While […]

Legal Separation in Connecticut

I wrote a blog back in the spring on the reasons someone would consider a legal separation instead of a divorce. The blog is here: Why choose a legal separation rather than a divorce? – Bridgeport, CT Metro/Family and Personal Injury Law Blog | Brian D. Kaschel But as I was writing a recent blog […]

Foster parent in Connecticut denied writ of habeas corpus

Connecticut General Statutes § 52-466(f) permits a foster parent to make application for a writ of habeas corpus regarding the custody of a child currently or recently in his/her care for a continuous period of not less than ninety days. The purpose of a foster parent filing a writ of habeas corpus is to prevent […]

Social Security benefits and divorce – the 10 year rule

You are contemplating divorce. Let’s say you have been married 7, 8 or 9 years. Historically, your earnings are substantially lower than your spouse’s. Before you file for divorce, you should be aware of the “10 year rule” relating to Social Security retirement and disability benefits. You may be wise to wait to file that […]

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