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Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act
Happy New Year! Welcome 2021! As Connecticut employers bid farewell to the year of “unprecedented times,” not so fast, I say. This New Year ushers in a significant change in employment law for Connecticut employers of all sizes. Connecticut has joined a handful of other…
Just how long will I receive Social Security disability benefits?
Your medical situation has overtaken many aspects of your life, and, now, it strikes your career. This convergence with your work life now forces you to make new choices. If you are unable to work for years, or even the rest of your life, Social…
Navigating child custody during the holidays
While it is the season of joy and togetherness, it is also a time of year that divorced or separated families may find it difficult to navigate the holidays, especially with COVID-19 still plaguing us. For most parents, it is paramount that they spend the…
On-duty auto accident injures two Connecticut troopers
In Connecticut, any job can be dangerous with the potential for injury. However, certain jobs carry with them a fundamental level of risk. For those who work in physically demanding jobs like construction and other hands-on jobs, there is always a chance that there will…
Do divorces have to end up in court?
Divorce is one of the most painful and emotionally charged experiences that a couple can go through. Many discussions that take place during the divorce proceeding often reveal the same power struggles that led the couple to this point in the first place. Issues like…
8 Suisman Shapiro Attorneys Named To Connecticut’s List Of Super Lawyers
This year, Super Lawyers has recognized eight of our attorneys at Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. More than one-third of our entire legal team receiving these honors is truly a testament to their skills and abilities, combined with the firm’s commitment to the highest standards of ethics…
What to expect in the closing process when buying a home
Buying a home, whether it is your starter home, your forever home or your retirement home, is an exciting process. However, it is crucial for people to understand the process of closing on their new place of residence. The following is a brief overview of…
Why Connecticut motorcyclists should never pass on a helmet
Experienced motorcyclists possess a high level of skill that helps keep them safe during each trip. Yet no matter how skilled a rider may be, there is also some element of luck that helps motorcyclists avoid a negligent driver when they are riding on Connecticut’s…
What will happen to my 401(k) after divorce?
Many residents of Connecticut have active 401(k) plans through their employers. Others may have different types of retirement plans, such as a pension or a defined contribution plan. A lot of people in the New London area and the other communities of Eastern Connecticut may…
Certain professions may pose greater carpal tunnel risk
The median nerve runs down the arm and supplies signals from the brain to the hand and fingers. The carpal tunnel is a space between the bones of the wrist that allows the median nerve to pass through. When the tissues of the carpal tunnel…
Understanding the importance of title searches
Many people fail to acknowledge the many steps required to purchase a home. Real estate transactions involve far more than touring a property, making an offer and closing on it. For one, you will likely want a mortgage pre-approval before submitting an offer. Once you’ve…
How can whiplash injuries affect you after an accident?
After a car crash, you may feel mysterious aches and pains in your neck or back. For chronic whiplash injuries, symptoms may not show up until days or weeks later and could be a sign of something more worrisome. How do whiplash injuries occur? According…
How do you tell your child about the divorce?
When parents divorce, everyone in the family ends up affected by it. You and your co-parent have a lot of emotional work to do. The toll of divorce is often very physically and mentally draining. As parents, you likely spend most of your time and…
How does Connecticut consider pets during divorce?
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…
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