Brian D. Kaschel – Brian’s Blog

Divorce in Connecticut – changing wills, beneficiaries and other documents

You are contemplating a divorce. There are many aspects to consider – support, property distribution, custody of the children and the list goes on. But what about your Will, Living Will and Power of Attorney? Many spouses leave most, if not all, of their property to their partner. Is this still your intention? Probably not […]

Divorce and taxes – five things to know in Connecticut

I came across an article in Time, which highlighted five important tax points for individuals who are divorcing or have divorced. A quick summary: 1. One’s filing status ( i.e. married or single) is dictated by your marital status on December 31 regardless of the date you were divorced or married during the calendar year. […]

Post-nuptial Agreements in Connecticut

A Post-nuptial Agreement in Connecticut is signed after a couple marries. The Agreement can address the same issues which a Pre-nuptial Agreement would. For example, alimony, property distribution and other financial considerations upon a divorce can be set forth in a Post-nuptial Agreement. Post-nuptial Agreements in Connecticut Post-nuptial agreements are legally permissible in Connecticut. Courts […]

The debate in Connecticut – should adoption records be open?

What information exists concerning a child’s adoption in Connecticut? Probate Court files. Probate Courts in Connecticut have jurisdiction over adoption. The Probate Court files contain the identity of the biological parents but also the file has a study performed by DCF which has very detailed information surrounding the circumstances of the parents and the reasons […]

$250,000 award for wall jumping fall in Connecticut

Here is a summary of a recent personal injury case according to the Connecticut Law Tribune: Facts: The Plaintiff saw a vehicle which was “for sale” on Defendant’s property. He leaped over a stone wall to take a look at the vehicle. The Plaintiff landed in a sunken depression and was injured. Injuries: The Plaintiff […]

Belly dancer’s blog eliminates alimony award

According to the NY Daily News on April 17. Three years ago a wife was awarded lifetime alimony of $850 per month. It appears that the basis for the award was her claim that she was unable to work due to a injuries sustained in a car accident. Seems the wife was actually not that […]

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