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How to focus on your kids during your divorce
Divorce is never easy, but it can be especially difficult for children. They often feel caught in the middle and don’t know who to turn to. You must focus on your kids and make them your number one priority during this time. Here are a…
Should an investment home be your first home in Connecticut?
Because housing has become so expensive, making your first home purchase an investment home may be a good idea. Continue reading for an overview of the pros and cons to help you make your decision. Pro: Leverage to buy the home you want Many people…
Why home insurance inspections are important
Buying a home in Connecticut is often a lengthy process. After you have settled on a home, and a mortgage company has granted its approval, you’ll have to have an insurance inspection to identify potential issues and help you select the right amount of homeowner’s…
Six tips for creating a successful co-parenting relationship
Sorting out family law issues can be tough. If you’re going through a divorce, then property division can play a significant role in your post-marriage dissolution stability. But more importantly, your child custody arrangement might affect the time that you spend with and the relationship…
Workers face three types of toxic exposure
Nearly every occupation contains some level of risk for serious injury and severe health conditions. While some industries like construction and first responders face deadly risks on every shift, other dangers might be more hidden in some occupations. The risk of toxic exposure, for example,…
When are workers entitled to workers’ compensation benefits?
It is important that employers in Connecticut keep their employees safe. This means that they must provide the proper safety equipment, train their employees sufficiently, and ensure that all equipment is working properly. Workers rely on their jobs to earn an income to support themselves…
Do you suspect that your spouse is hiding assets from you?
If you’re like most divorcing individuals in Connecticut, then you may have some strong concerns about the impact that your marriage dissolution is going to have on your finances. While Connecticut is an equitable distribution state, meaning that marital assets should be divided in a…
What to expect when buying your first home
Having a safe and secure place to live is a big goal for most Connecticut residents. When starting a family or looking for a new place to live, some may consider buying a home. Home ownership is a big step, and it benefits prospective buyers…
Concerns mount over rise of fatal auto accidents in Connecticut
The roads in Connecticut are growing increasingly dangerous. This is showing itself in the number of fatal accidents that are happening across the state. The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is assessing its most recent statistics to determine the causes and to find solutions. Given…
What legal issues might come up in your divorce case?
When couples in Connecticut begin a divorce case, they likely do quite a bit of research on their own to determine what the possible outcomes might be in their own case. However, each case is unique, with different facts and different issues to address. So,…
Modifying an order for child support in Connecticut
When most Connecticut residents complete their divorces, they hope they never need to see the inside of a courtroom again. Unfortunately, most lives do not proceed in straight lines, even after an emotionally taxing divorce. Lives often change unexpectedly, and the assumptions that were made…
5 important winter driving tips
Eastern Connecticut embraces winter with anticipation and trepidation. For every jubilant skier and ice fisherman, there is a driver unsure of how to maneuver icy, snowy and slick roads. When the latter happens, driving confidence shrinks. And, if you mix in the actions of a…
Can I recover damages if I am partially responsible for my accident?
When a car accident occurs, our first thought is often to determine who is at-fault for the accident. While it may seem that only one party is responsible for the accident, it is likely that multiple parties acted negligently and therefore are at least partially…
What is an easement by adverse use?
Property rights are important. When a Connecticut resident purchases land or real property, they take on the responsibility of maintaining it in addition to the benefits of ownership. As a private owner, they may restrict who has access to their property and who may legally…
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