Residents of Connecticut may have heard the recent improvements to 911 services in the state. Now, a person in need of assistance can send a text message, rather than call a dispatcher. While this new technology is meant to assist persons who have a disability that...
A recent study shows that about 40% of Connecticut households are having trouble making ends meet. Even when parents have a full-time job, average wages do not seem to be enough to cover household expenses. Statistically, single parents have a harder time than...
The state of Connecticut has laws providing grandparents with the opportunity to apply for a special relief to see their grandchildren. A special sort of custody and visitation, called grandparents' rights, provides a legal avenue for grandparents wishing to establish...
Learning to co-parent successfully with your former spouse following divorce definitely takes work, but parents who are able to do so are often able to minimize the negative impact their divorces may have on their children. A common element many divorced parents use...
Many Connecticut residents may be familiar with former NBC personality Matt Lauer. After he was accused of misconduct at work, his personal life was affected. His wife of nearly a decade filed for divorce. At first, it seemed that it would be difficult for the couple...
Connecticut residents are likely aware that law enforcement responds to domestic disturbances in a quick and serious manner. In an effort to prevent escalating domestic violence, calls for help are treated as dangerous situations. When police respond to a home where...
Connecticut families are probably aware that being a victim of a violent crime can be frightening long after an abuser has been apprehended. Domestic violence can be an especially scary scenario for victims because, in some cases, the abuser was providing for a victim...
Connecticut residents are among the many Americans that enjoy a good book, especially if the read pertains to their personal life in some way. Whether a book is fiction or nonfiction, it can often be helpful for readers to feel as if the author truly understands their...
If you and your spouse contemplate obtaining a Connecticut divorce, your joint business or professional practice adds one more layer of complexity to what already may be a contentious situation. Your family business likely is not only your largest marital asset, but...
Custody is a difficult thing to figure out and manage. After you hammer out the arrangements during the divorce proceeding, it is time to actually try to put them into practice. One of the most stressful times for custody disputes is the holiday season. Halloween is...