What you pay or receive in child support will have a major impact on your budget. If you need to help support your children, the courts expect you to meet your child support obligations before almost any other financial responsibilities. If you are the one who...
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Music may make people more dangerous drivers
What's the first thing you do when you get in the car? Do you flip on the radio and choose a new station? Do you pair your phone and pick a playlist to listen to? For a lot of people, this is certainly the go-to move, as they get their musical entertainment set up for...
Is your spouse hiding assets in a safe deposit box?
If you don’t trust that your spouse fully and honestly disclosed all of their assets when you filed for divorce as required under the law, there are professionals like forensic accountants who can help you find them. They know how to track down assets hidden overseas...
Why do most people divorcing in Connecticut file no-fault cases?
Some people truly grow apart from their spouses over the course of multiple years. They may not be able to point to any one issue or moment that damaged their relationship, but they know that neither spouse is happy with the way things currently are. However, in many...
What to know about Connecticut personal injury statute of limitations
A statute of limitations is a legislative act that defines the maximum time parties in a dispute have to undertake legal proceedings from the date of the alleged offense. The specified length varies depending on your jurisdiction and the nature of your case. The...
If you were at fault, can you still get workers’ comp.?
In a general sense, workers’ compensation is designed to provide you with replacement wages and money to cover the cost of medical bills after you get hurt on the job. It’s just a way for the company to acknowledge that some workers will become injured and will still...
Can child support agreements be made outside the court?
Litigation around child support can be a costly affair. Therefore, handling child support issues out of court can save you time and money. Should you and your co-parent wish to avoid an expensive and lengthy legal process, you may want to resolve your child support...
Don’t let these mistakes harm your post-divorce finances
Even well into the 21st century, divorce is financially harder on women than on men overall. According to one report, on average, divorced women have nearly a 30% decline in their standard of living, while men have a 10% increase. Even though women are nearly 1.5...
Autumn homecoming events pose dangers for teens
If it is late September or October in Hartford, that’s a sure sign that it’s time for homecoming activities to take place. Most teens accept that this year’s festivities may be modified some, but ultimately, the show must go on. Parents can understandably be worried...
Texting isn’t the only driving distraction
Many safety campaigns have focused on making drivers more aware of the dangers of texting and driving, but texting isn’t the only distraction that can make someone dangerous on the road. While texting is one of the greatest distractions that drivers face and a common...
