Connecticut Divorce Arbitration is an example of Alternative Dispute Resolution in that the contested issues are resolved outside of court. However, it differs from mediation. I think it is easiest to think of mediation as a facilitated settlement process and arbitration as a quicker and potentially less expensive quasi-trial. Mediation is a process where the […]
Here’s a list I wish I could give clients before they consult me: 1. Do gather financial records. Important financial records such as tax returns, pay stubs, statements from all bank accounts (including credit cards) and retirement accounts such as 401k’s and pensions should be gathered and made available to the attorney early in the […]
In the U.S., someone is injured or killed in a train accident every 110 minutes. In Connecticut alone, there have been more than 50 fatal train accidents in the last decade. Far deadlier than most Connecticut car accidents, collisions with trains are often blamed on the car driver. Yet, is there more that can be […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]