Only a few states have ruled on custody decisions for pets after a divorce. Connecticut is not one of them. Connecticut, like most states, views pets under the law as material property -- the same as your house or furniture. The legal system is moving toward a better...
Family Law
How routines help kids through divorce
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...
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...
