Robert A. Avena
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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…
Addressing culture, tradition and diversity in child custody
Like many other states, Connecticut recognizes the increasing diversity of family structures and traditions. As such, many courts are accommodating these unique dynamics while prioritizing the child’s best interests in a divorce or breakup. Modern families need contemporary post-divorce parenting solutions. Some food for thought…
Does a preexisting condition mean you can’t seek workers’ comp?
If you get injured on the job, then you likely deserve workers’ comp benefits. Your employment led to your injury, and that injury now means that you need medical care and that you may lose wages if you can’t work while you recover. Workers’ comp…
Don’t use cruise control in the winter
If your goal is to stay safe this winter, it may be wise to avoid using the cruise control. Many drivers use this every time they get on the interstate, perhaps during their daily commute. But the winter weather – and the slick roads it…
Now is the time to plan summer parenting time schedules
Divorced parents usually have schedules to follow for their parenting time. Typically, a standard schedule is used for most of the year. There’s also likely to be a special schedule for holidays. Additionally, there may be a schedule for breaks from school. While summer still…
3 things to check in a residential real estate contract
Finding an ideal home can be exciting. But that’s only the beginning of the purchase process. You and the seller will sign an agreement confirming the transfer of ownership and other terms of the deal. You should go through the contract carefully to avoid deals…
How long will alimony last after a Connecticut divorce?
Married couples, especially those with children, often have to make compromises for the shared family unit. For example, one spouse may need to leave the workforce when the couple has children or when they have other family obligations that require a lot of time and…
4 ways to stay safer while traveling during the winter holidays
Where will your winter holiday travels be taking you and your family this year? Most Americans will be traveling by automobile to visit family and friends, which is the most dangerous form of travel, mile for mile. But even Connecticut residents who don’t plan on…
4 mistakes that jeopardize workers’ compensation claims
Workers’ compensation benefits are vital when you are injured on the job, but securing them is not always a straightforward process. You must go through the claims process first, which involves a series of steps. Mistakes along the way can be costly and may harm…
Which way is the divorce rate going in the United States?
In the 1970s, no-fault divorce laws began to sweep across the United States. This led to a sharp increase in divorce rates because the new laws made divorce easier. More couples could pursue divorce when they hadn’t been able to previously. They may have already…
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