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Parental alienation is difficult to overcome
People divorce for any number of good reasons. One that is particularly applicable is when the spouse seems to go out of their way to diminish their partner in a hurtful and emotional manner. It can become worse during or after the divorce. One of the worst examples...
How long does a personal injury lawsuit take?
This is one of the first questions that many potential clients ask when they sit down for an initial consultation. It is also one of the hardest to answer. Generally speaking, it will take between a few months and more than a year during normal times. This time frame...
Fall driving can lead to injuries
Many argue that the fall season is the best that Connecticut has to offer. The trees' leaves change from green into infinite shades of yellow, red, orange, and gold. There are opportunities to see migrating birds passing through, and the local wildlife is active as...
Four tips to successfully co-parent with your ex-spouse
The court considers many factors when determining the best interests of your child during custody proceedings. According to the Connecticut Judicial Branch, some of these factors include the developmental needs of the child, each parent's ability to provide a stable...
How are businesses valued in divorce?
Valuing a business is often a complex process where each analyst will arrive at a different amount. While a car has a blue book value and a house has a market value, businesses (particularly small ones) can be hard to value. The waters can be further muddied by the...
How much does it cost to hire a lawyer in a personal injury case?
In most types of legal cases, attorneys charge the client a fee tallied in increments of time that adds up to an hourly fee. Time includes all subsequent in-house consultations, phone calls to and from clients and others, research, case preparation, and court. There...
What is “pain and suffering” in a personal injury case?
“Pain and suffering” is a common term used in personal injury claims. It can refer to a wide range of persistent issues that impact the victim’s quality of life or ability to function. While some states impose a cap on the amount of money that pain and suffering are...
Can I modify an existing child support order?
The final divorce decree spells out both parents’ financial obligations, including child support. The custodial parent will often then receive child support for the care and well-being of the children. It is separate from spousal support/alimony or perhaps other...
Can an ex move away with the kids?
Losing regular contact with their children is one of the biggest fears for parents who divorce. This may happen because of parental alienation fueled by the other parent, but it also may occur when the custodial parent announces plans to move to another city or state....
How much is a personal injury case worth?
There are no guarantees regarding the value of a personal injury lawsuit. The process of finding out, however, starts with the conclusion of the injured’s medical treatment. Only then will an attorney have an idea of how the victim's life will look moving forward...