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Country of child’s habitual residence may determine custody laws
A multilateral treaty ratified by 98 countries called the Hague Convention contains articles that apply to international child custody disputes. A parent in Connecticut concerned about access to children after ending a relationship with a parent from a different...
When to settle and when to litigate in a divorce
People in Connecticut who are going through a divorce may want to try to reach an agreement through negotiation. When one spouse is making an unfavorable offer regarding property division and child custody and appears unwilling to budge, the other may need to decide...
Preparing to sell a small business
Business owners in Connecticut may work hard to build up their companies over the years, pouring in efforts and financial investments to create a success. However, entrepreneurs also may need to think about how to plan for the future, including their plans to retire...
Distracted driving is growing worse
While most people in Connecticut are likely aware of the dangers of distracted driving, many continue to use their phones while they drive. A recent study demonstrates that the problem of distracted driving continues to worsen despite educational initiatives and legal...
Divorce and marriage rates decline in Connecticut
Divorce is becoming less common for many couples in Connecticut, although people are also less likely to get married as well. Over the last 10 years, nationwide divorce rates have declined by 19.55% across the country on average, while marriage rates have also...
Spring DST behind an annual rise in fatal car crashes
Many auto accidents in Hartford arise because one of the drivers was drowsy. Perhaps you were injured by a drowsy driver, too. If it happened shortly after the switch to daylight saving time in March, then you should know that the time change may have contributed...
The pros and cons of taking your divorce to court
When ending a marriage, many partners do their best to make the divorce process as easy and painless as possible, but sometimes that can be very difficult to accomplish. Disputes can arise over child custody and dividing assets when both parties cannot come to an...
How zoning regulations affect property owners
When people in Connecticut purchase property, they may have big plans for future development. However, land use and zoning regulations may limit their options for using their real estate. Most urban areas and many other municipalities maintain zoning regulations to...
What are the different types of personal injury damages?
Victims who have been injured in an accident may wonder what the different types of personal injury damages are that they can receive help with. Different damages available through a personal injury claim for damages can help injured victims with the harm they have...
Start of daylight saving heightens number of fatal crashes
Every second Sunday of March, Connecticut residents spring forward into daylight saving time, losing one hour of sleep in the process. Various studies show that this disruption of millions of people's sleep schedules can have a negative effect on health and safety,...
