There are many personal injury lawyers in Connecticut and throughout the country. So how do you select the right attorney for your particular case? Most (if not all) personal injury lawyers offer free initial consultations. Take advantage and schedule consultations with several personal injury attorneys. At the consultation, be sure to bring copies of all…
Significant changes to Connecticut Restraining Orders and domestic violence laws will take effect on October 1, 2012. The amendments are designed to provide victims of domestic violence greater support from the courts and law enforcement agencies. The biggest change is that the new law extends from six months to one year the maximum period…
A DCF Investigation is usually triggered by a call to their Hotline. A “Hotline Worker” will gather information on the telephone to determine whether the case is serious enough to warrant opening a case. If a case is opened, it will be referred to a local DCF office – the office closest to the town…
As a personal injury lawyer, I often focus my attention on the injury portion of accidents. Yet, I understand that there is more to an accident than injuries. For example, how can you get your car fixed? Who pays for the repair bill after your car is damaged in a car accident? The following are…
A Connecticut divorce starts with a Summons. And the language of the Summons sets the tone for an adversarial process. For example: Notice to the Defendant. Who wants to be a Defendant? Defendants tend to get defensive. You are being sued. Huh? What now? For what? This paper is a Summons in a lawsuit….
That’s no typo – 30 children. It’s true – a 33 year old in Tennessee has fathered 30 children. Curious to know how many of them has he actually “parented.” Anyway. Apparently, the state takes half of his paycheck as payment of child support for some of the children. However, he is not paying child…
Yesterday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood released a plan for reducing distracted driving across the country. The “Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving” is one in a line of documents issued by LaHood regarding distracted driving and one of the most comprehensive yet. There is good reason for LaHood’s intent focus on ending distracted driving….
Most divorce lawyers In Connecticut agree that there is a significant increase in the number of men receiving alimony. A recent article from the Connecticut Law Tribune highlights some of the reasons why: Here are a few points: 1. Women are earning more money and in many families are the “bread winners” 2. Historically, husbands…
Sound advice appears below on how to help a friend or loved one going through a divorce. The author did miss a BIG one though. Do not compare your divorce or any other divorce to theirs. No two divorces are identical. The variables are endless. You are doing your friend a huge disservice if you…
If there are children, the custodial parent gets the house. Ok – this might be too general but it’s a good “rule of thumb.” Oh – do not fight for custody of the children as a way of getting the house. Do request custody because it’s best for your children. What if there are no…