Drug and alcohol abuse is not only harmful to an individual’s health, but it also adversely affects their relationship with others. Sadly, substance abuse has led to many divorce cases. In Connecticut, substance abuse has a significant impact on divorce proceedings,...
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Can personal sentiment affect property division in a divorce?
Although property division is normally complex depending on the assets involved and other unique circumstances, the process becomes notably expedited when considering the actual value of assets. Nonetheless, an item's sentimental value to one party sometimes far...
What are some common car accident injuries?
Car accidents can result in various types of injuries, ranging from minor to severe, depending on the impact, speed, position of the vehicles, safety features and other factors involved in any particular collision. Speed itself is one of the most common indicators of...
5 potential medical bills after a car accident
The trauma from sustaining car crash injuries does not immediately end at the scene. On top of physical, mental and emotional hardships, survivors often face financial burdens from their mounting medical bills. In 2018, Connecticut’s medical costs due to crash...
Childrearing tips for grandparents after a parental divorce
While Connecticut courts favor a parent-child relationship, grandparents can still assert their rights to obtain custody and take on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren after a parental divorce. Per state laws, grandparents petitioning for custody must...
What if a person who causes a crash has lapsed insurance?
Everyone who wants to make use of their driving privileges in Connecticut is required to follow certain rules. They need a license and must register their vehicles. Vehicle registration generally requires proof of insurance. Anytime a police officer pulls someone...
When can child support deviate from the guidelines?
Divorce destabilizes a family’s finances. From maintaining one household, it becomes two separate households. However, both parties still share the parental responsibility of providing for their minor child’s growing needs. In Connecticut, a specific set of child...
Why you should worry about bruises from a car accident
Car accidents often cause serious traumatic injuries, so you may feel lucky after getting into a crash and only seeing bruises. People tend to go to the hospital in the immediate aftermath of a car accident only when they see blood or have broken bones. In part...
Is your spouse hiding assets in your divorce?
You trust your spouse more than anyone, especially regarding confidential marital matters like finances. However, it is not uncommon for a spouse to commit financial infidelity. They lie about how much money they earn and how they spend it. Everything your spouse...
3 mistakes drivers often make right after a serious car wreck
Having a plan for how to handle the aftermath of a car crash is important. Knowing who to call and how to communicate with an insurance provider, for example, can take some of the panic out of someone's initial response to this stressful situation. People often make...
