When a person collides with a vehicle, the aftermath can be devastating. The shock of the crash often leaves victims grappling with physical, emotional and financial hardships. Understanding who is in the right and who bears responsibility for the accident can be...
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Can one parent move with their children out of Connecticut?
Divorced and separated parents often disagree with one another about many aspects of their children's lives. A custody order is often necessary to clarify how much time each adult can spend with the children, what authority they have over the children and each...
Can my coparent and I agree on the child support amount?
With contentious divorces and separation, courts usually intervene and address issues between separating couples to ensure fairness. However, when parties are amicable and open to settle, they can agree on certain terms of their separation, such as property division....
What is the impact of substance abuse in a Connecticut divorce?
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,...
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...