Category Archives: Family Law
How does social media affect custody agreements?
Social media has become an integral part of daily life. While it offers benefits, it also brings challenges, especially in legal matters like child custody agreements. Social media can significantly influence custody decisions. Understanding these impacts can help parents navigate custody arrangements more effectively. 1.…
Parental Alienation? Take Action To Protect Your Child
As you and your spouse begin the process of divorce, your children might find it hard to cope with family changes. During this time, they may be at risk of parental alienation. This harmful event occurs when one parent attempts to influence the child against…
Does filing for divorce first really matter?
After much thought, you have accepted that your marriage is no longer working. Having decided that divorce is the best way forward, you might wonder if there is any advantage to filing first. Being the one to initiate the divorce complaint may offer some initial…
Can separation anxiety impact the custody arrangement?
Going through a divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster, affecting you, your former spouse and your children. To an infant or young child, the trauma can be severe, causing or arising from various factors, such as separation anxiety. It may seem common among kids, but…
Is mediation a must in Connecticut divorces?
When couples decide to part ways in Connecticut, they often imagine lengthy courtroom battles, bitter disputes and angry lawyers screaming at each other. But what if there was a less confrontational path? This is where mediation comes in. While not a mandatory part of the…
When can a Connecticut parent obtain sole custody during divorce?
Negotiating custody matters can be one of the most emotional and challenging prospects of a Connecticut divorce. Parents often worry about how the end of their marriage may limit their time with their children. Therefore, it is common for both adults in a family to…
Modifying an order for child support in Connecticut
When most Connecticut residents complete their divorces, they hope they never need to see the inside of a courtroom again. Unfortunately, most lives do not proceed in straight lines, even after an emotionally taxing divorce. Lives often change unexpectedly, and the assumptions that were made…
How is child support enforced?
Child support enforcement is important for children who have a right to financial support from their parents, and for parents and families generally. There are times when child support needs to be enforced, which is why parents should be familiar with the different methods of…
Figuring child support is not always a simple matter
Like other states, Connecticut courts use Child Support Guidelines which apply state-wide. The point of these Guidelines is to make sure that child support orders stay relatively consistent across the state. They are also there to ensure that the child support ordered is fair. The…
Understanding how custody works in Connecticut
Divorce is painful for everyone involved, but especially for children. When it comes to a custody battle, it is important to remember that no matter the outcome, both parties will still want to have a relationship with the children once it’s over. Connecticut has no-fault…
Am I allowed to move out of state after a divorce?
While many people love living here, Connecticut is a small state surrounded by many large metropolitan areas. As a result, Connecticut families may have to pack up and move to another state for a job opportunity or other reasons. Like other states, Connecticut parents who…
Navigating child custody during the holidays
While it is the season of joy and togetherness, it is also a time of year that divorced or separated families may find it difficult to navigate the holidays, especially with COVID-19 still plaguing us. For most parents, it is paramount that they spend the…
How does Connecticut consider pets during divorce?
Only a few states have ruled on custody decisions for pets after a divorce. Connecticut is not one of them. Connecticut, like most states, views pets under the law as material property — the same as your house or furniture. The legal system is moving…
I Am Me: The Feminine Side of Lawyering
Having a female lawyer can provide a level of personal comfort for some clients. Similar to seeking a female doctor, prospective clients routinely consider gender when seeking a lawyer’s legal advice and advocacy. I am female and I am a lawyer, and oftentimes, clients say…
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