I just recently read a very practical and useful article regarding finances and divorce. The article sets forth 10 steps to follow to get the most out of your financial settlement. In particular, I agree with the notion that pensions, 401(k)’s and IRA’s often need to be valued to determine whether it is better to […]
What types of cases do Probate Courts in Connecticut decide? In general terms, there are three categories of cases: 1. Cases involving Estates. When someone passes away, the local Probate Court oversees the administration of the estate. The Court will appoint an executor. Beneficiaries will be identified so that property may be distributed pursuant to […]
Earlier this week Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman announced the state police’s plan to crackdown on distracted driving. In continuation of a federal pilot program, both Connecticut and New York will be sending out state and local police in full force the first two weeks of April, looking for drivers using handheld phones. Use of […]
You proposed. She accepted. You gave her an engagement ring. Then things took a turn for the worse. Eventually the wedding is cancelled. Who keeps the engagement ring? A recent Bridgeport Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the man. The woman argued that the ring was a gift and therefore should not be returned. […]
I often get phone calls from those who feel they were defamed. They are typically upset that someone made a negative statement about them. However, defamation requires more than a negative statement. The statement must be false. If the statement is true, a defamation case will fail. In addition, the statement must cause damage to […]
I came across a good article in SmartMoney.com, which highlights three mistakes to avoid when divorcing over the age of 50. The theme that runs through the article is: “older” divorcing couples often have different issues to consider than a “younger” divorcing couple. This is due to their accumulation of assets, the children of the […]