This is a common question: how long does it take to get a Connecticut divorce? Or as some phrase it – how quickly can I get divorced? For starters, Connecticut has a ninety-day waiting period, which starts running on the Return Date. The Return Date is a few weeks after the Defendant spouse is…
A Restraining Order in Connecticut is designed to protect victims of domestic violence. Here’s an overview on how to file one: 1. File the Application (Restraining Order) The person requesting the Restraining Order (Applicant) must file an Application (found online and at all Clerk’s Offices) along with an Affidavit. The Affidavit must set forth…
It is possible. Connecticut judges will award sole custody if such an arrangement is in the child’s best interest. Sole custody also referred to as full custody may be awarded if the other parent is unable or unwilling to participate meaningfully in decisions affecting the child. It may also be granted to one parent if…
The grounds for a Connecticut divorce are: The marriage has broken down irretrievably; The parties have lived apart by reason of incompatibility for a continuous period of at least the eighteen months immediately prior to the service of the complaint and that there is no reasonable prospect that they will be reconciled; Adultery; Fraudulent contract;…
I think there is some truth to this Connecticut. Divorce rates dropped off a few years ago but seem to have picked up recently. Have a read:
This can be a tough call – should I change my divorce lawyer? Sometimes it makes sense to get a new perspective or change things up. So on occasion, firing your divorce lawyer and hiring a new one (or representing yourself) is the way to go. I think the most common reason…
DCF Substantiation issues? Read this below for some useful information. There are three possible results when Connecticut DCF completes an Investigation of abuse or neglect. They can do the following: 1. Unsubstantiate the allegations (i.e. not enough evidence to support abuse or neglect); 2. Substantiate the allegations but not recommend Central Registry placement; 3. Substantiate…
Connecticut Divorce Courts require litigants to use new versions of Financial Affidavits. This became effective January 2, 2014. The requirement applies to divorces, modifications of alimony and child support and other matters involving income and assets. One version, the short form, is for those whose income and assets are less than $75,000. The other version,…
Working from home meant we could vary snack and coffee breaks, change our desks or view, goof off, drink on the job, even spend the day in pajamas, and often meet to gossip or share ideas. On the other hand, we bossed ourselves around, set impossible goals, and demanded longer hours than office jobs usually…
Juvenile Courts in Connecticut may be seeing less students arrested for school related offenses such as assault 3rd, larceny, breach of peace, disorderly conduct and simple possession of marijuana as well as other misdemeanors. A new bill has been proposed to reduce the number of arrests in Connecticut schools. The latest statistics show that 20%…