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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…
I Am Me: The Feminine Side of Lawyering
Having a female lawyer can provide a level of personal comfort for some clients. Similar to seeking a female doctor, prospective clients routinely consider gender when seeking a lawyer’s legal advice and advocacy. I am female and I am a lawyer, and oftentimes, clients say…
The psychological wounds of dog bite attacks
There are many dogs in Connecticut. Most people know at least one dog owner in their life. Unfortunately, a higher number of dogs means a higher chance of a dog bite attack happening. Victims deal with physical and emotional scars, too. Today we will look…
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…
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…
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…
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 proceeds received…
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. Arbitration is…
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…
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