Divorce is more than just separation. It changes your entire life – and the lives of those around you, especially your children. As you go through a divorce, you might worry about how to make things easier for your kids. You don’t want them to suffer, and you want...
New London Connecticut Legal Blog
Deadline extended to file lawsuits against OxyContin maker
Individuals harmed by opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma have an additional 30 days to file a personal injury lawsuit after the judge overseeing the case granted an extension. Both the drugmaker and 24 states, including Connecticut, that have not settled with the...
Filing a motion for contempt: What do you need to know?
When Connecticut family courts hand down a final order, that order becomes law. If you do not agree with the ruling, you cannot choose to ignore it. Instead, you must go through the courts to request a change. Your ex must do the same. Failure to abide by court orders...
What to do and what to avoid when creating a co-parenting plan
When a couple with minor children gets divorced, they face areas of adversity that childless divorcees or those with children who are of legal age will never know. Co-parenting may become the new reality for parents after divorce. The couples that make it work are...
When visiting our offices…
As we slowly begin to expand operations in our office building, the safety of our employees and clients is our #1 concern. We have made painstaking efforts to assure that our public spaces and work areas are thoroughly cleaned daily. Hand sanitizer is available at...
Senate and House of Representatives Pass Modifications to the Paycheck Protection Program
Congress has enacted legislation that modifies a number of provisions in the Paycheck Protection Program that was implemented as part of the CARES Act and its response to COVID-19. The new legislation gives business owners more time and more flexibility in using loan...
How can you take care of your mental and physical health during a divorce?
When you go through a divorce, it is incredibly stressful. This amount of stress can harm you and your children’s mental and physical health. During a divorce, your life is less certain, and it is common to experience mental health symptoms attributed to depression...
The Do’s and Don’ts of a “Good” Divorce
Unfortunately, more than 40% of marriages in the U.S. will end in divorce. Divorce can be financially and emotionally devastating and especially stressful for children involved. If you are faced with the prospect of divorce, it is in your family’s best interest to...
What is divorce arbitration?
The divorce process is often time-consuming, requiring you and your spouse to make room in your schedules for court appearances over weeks or months. Divorce is also emotionally stressful, especially if you have to discuss your marital issues in front of a courtroom. ...
Does mediation make sense for your divorce?
If you and your spouse are pursuing an amicable divorce, going through litigation may not make sense. No matter what your feelings are toward each other, you may both be clear communicators and able to work together. If you have children, you may want to avoid a...
