Author Archives: Robert A. Avena
Can separation anxiety impact the custody arrangement?
Going through a divorce can be an emotional rollercoaster, affecting you, your former spouse and your children. To an infant or young child, the trauma can be severe, causing or arising from various factors, such as separation anxiety. It may seem common among kids, but…
How social media may impact your divorce proceedings
Social media is convenient these days, especially for staying in touch with family, friends, and acquaintances, and keeping up to date with the lives of people you care about. Unfortunately for divorcing couples, their social media activity could impact their divorce proceedings. A Connecticut judge…
How does Connecticut’s negligence law affect compensation?
A sudden car accident can turn an ordinary day into a cataclysmic event. You’re cruising down the road one moment, and the next, you’re dealing with a collision. While no one can predict when these unforeseen circumstances might occur, Connecticut’s negligence law can offer victims…
Proving fault when a driver denies their mistakes caused a wreck
Many motor vehicle collisions occur because of the mistakes or improper conduct of one driver in particular. People underestimate how much alcohol affects their driving ability or overestimate their ability to multitask. In a perfect world, the people who cause collisions through dangerous or irresponsible…
Why you should consider mediation for your divorce
Mediation can protect your children from a contentious divorce process. If you are planning to co-parent, mediation can be more convenient than traditional litigation for all parties involved. What is mediation and what are its benefits? Mediation is a dispute resolution process that requires a…
4 tips when putting together a co-parenting plan
Divorce, an already complex process, becomes even more challenging when minor children are involved. Co-parenting is becoming the more viable option for more parents, and for good reason. It allows both parties to have a relationship with their child and share the responsibilities that come…
Do you need vocational rehabilitation?
Workers’ compensation can pay for your medical bills and lost wages while you’re out of work and recovering. But you might still be impaired even after reasonably recovering from your work-related injuries. This usually applies in cases of permanent disability. Fortunately, Connecticut’s workers’ comp system…
How does workers’ comp deal with finger amputation injuries?
Our fingers are some of the most important parts of the human body. Without them, you’d be unable to hold and manipulate objects, making life extremely difficult. Yet there are many occupations where a person’s fingers are constantly at risk of injury. Construction yards, sawmills,…
Is mediation a must in Connecticut divorces?
When couples decide to part ways in Connecticut, they often imagine lengthy courtroom battles, bitter disputes and angry lawyers screaming at each other. But what if there was a less confrontational path? This is where mediation comes in. While not a mandatory part of the…
How to deal with the family home during divorce
Dividing assets during the divorce can be arduous, especially if emotions run high between parties. Deciding what to do about specific types of assets can be challenging when the divorcing couple has contradicting wishes, complicating the process. This scenario can happen for assets with monetary…
What do you mean by “legal grounds” in the context of divorce?
The term “legal grounds” typically refers to the basis or justification under the law that supports a party’s position or action in a dispute. Legal grounds are the foundation of legal actions, such as filing a lawsuit, defending against a claim or enforcing a right.…
What should a home inspector look for?
Many first-time home buyers rush into a home purchase because they found “the one.” This house has everything a home buyer wanted from their home and could see themselves living in it forever. This often leads to people developing buyer’s remorse because a home may…
Why are fatal accidents getting more common in the United States?
In most of the developed world, the death rate from car accidents is going down. This has also been true in the United States, at least over the last 90 years or so. Between 1920 and 2010, for instance, the death rate from car accidents…
When can a Connecticut parent obtain sole custody during divorce?
Negotiating custody matters can be one of the most emotional and challenging prospects of a Connecticut divorce. Parents often worry about how the end of their marriage may limit their time with their children. Therefore, it is common for both adults in a family to…
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