How is premarital property in a Connecticut divorce handled? I frequently hear: “It was mine before the marriage. Can he/she get it?” In theory – yes. As stated in my prior posts, Connecticut is an “all property equitable distribution” state. This means that any property that either spouse owns, regardless of when the property was […]
A sharp increase in the number of pedestrian accidents in Stamford, Connecticut, has police officers warning both pedestrians and drivers to watch out for each other. Jaywalkers have been the main culprit in the most recent pedestrian accidents. Five out of eight Stamford pedestrian accidents in December were caused by pedestrians. According to Patrol Captain, […]
Connecticut law requires certain professionals, known as mandated reporters, to report to DCF suspected abuse or neglect of children. The common thread among all the mandated reporters is that these individuals have extensive interaction with children. For example, teachers, doctors, therapists and members of the clergy are all mandated reporters. Mandated reporters in Connecticut also […]
Suffering from a Connecticut auto crash injury caused by icy road conditions? A recent jury verdict shows that even the state can’t always escape liability for such accidents. According to the Associated Press, a Thomaston, Connecticut, man has been awarded a $1.6 million verdict after an icy Connecticut road left him with serious back injuries. […]
Motions may be filed while a divorce case is pending and courts have the authority to enter temporary orders, which stay in effect until the divorce is finalized. Pendente lite is simply a Latin term meaning “while the litigation is pending.” Therefore, a pendente lite motion is often referred to as a temporary motion. Common […]
How is alimony or child support determined if a spouse going through a divorce or modification of support is unemployed or underemployed? A judge may set support orders based on “earning capacity.” Earning capacity has been defined the Connecticut Appellate Court as “an amount which a person can realistically be expected to earn considering such […]