Connecticut school expulsion hearings are required for students who allegedly: Had a gun or other dangerous weapon on school grounds or at school related activity Used a gun or other dangerous weapon off school grounds Sold or attempted to sell drugs whether on or off school grounds. A student may face an expulsion hearing for…
Connecticut Educational Neglect Investigations usually starts with the school or other local education agency referring the case to DCF by filing a form 136. The 136 will include the following: Specific dates of unexcused absences The efforts made by the school to address the child’s attendance such as scheduling conferences with the parents Any referrals…
Whenever DCF is involved there is always the risk that they might file a Neglect Petition in the Juvenile Court. Ordinarily, a Neglect Petition is filed when the abuse or neglect allegations are serious enough that DCF is attempting to remove the child (or at least threaten the child’s removal) or when DCF is trying…
Restraining Orders in Stamford Court offer protection for those that have been threatened or abused and live in lower Fairfield County. Here’s the process: The person requesting the order of protection (the Applicant) must file an Application along with an Affidavit. The Affidavit must set forth the specific reasons as to why the Applicant needs…
Removal of Guardianship usually starts with an Application filed in the Probate Court but can also be done in the Family Court if a divorce or other custody action is pending or in the Juvenile Court if DCF is involved. Connecticut child guardianship includes the authority to make major decisions affecting the child’s education, welfare…
Dog bites in Connecticut happen far too often. Fortunately, Connecticut has a statute, which imposes strict liability on owners and keepers of dogs if the dog injures another person. Here is the “dog bite statute” – Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 22-257: “If any dog does any damage to either the body or property of any…
Connecticut non adversarial divorce is here. Two new divorce laws went into effect on October 1, 2015 which limit the amount of time a couple has to wait to get a divorce. A divorce may be granted in 35 days rather than waiting the usual 90 days if: The marriage is less than 8 years…
Motions for Contempt in Connecticut are the primary enforcement tool to get someone to do what they are supposed to do. They are easily one of the most common filings in a divorce or custody/visitation case. Frequent contempt issues include: Not paying child support or alimony Lack of compliance with the parenting plan concerning custody or…
How long to get a Connecticut divorce? In Connecticut, there is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce. There are two primary reasons for the waiting period: 1. Public policy. From a public policy standpoint, the state does not want to make it too easy to get a divorce. At least, not without…
Connecticut DCF Neglect Investigations usually start with a call to DCF from a mandated reporter such as a doctor, counselor or school personnel. The most common allegation is Physical Neglect. Physical Neglect is broadly defined as the failure to provide and maintain adequate food. clothing, supervision and safety for a child. Here are some examples…