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Primary Caretaker Determination in Custody Disputes

A blog post about how the courts determine who would be the best primary caretaker in a custody battle.

A Guide to Guardianship in Connecticut Probate Court

A blog post about Connecticut rules and regulations regarding guardianship of children.

Process to Terminate Parental Rights Varies Widely by State

A blog post about the different processes to terminate parental rights when the parent is found unfit to parent their children.

Trumbull Boy Found Safe After Father's Kidnapping

A blog post about a case in which a young boy was kidnapped by his father and was later found safe while the search for the father continued.

Divorce, Parent Plans and Supervised Visitation

A blog post about supervised visitation, when courts will typically order it and how to make parental plans.

When Can You Voluntarily Retire and Stop Paying Spousal Support?

In this blog post, we review the law of retirement and spousal support termination or variation, as applied in British Columbia.

How much does my Self-Employed Spouse Really Make?

The amount of child support and spousal support (alimony) that will be ordered to pay is usually tied directly to the payor’s income, as determined by the Federal Child Support Guidelines (FCSG).

Does Adultery Affect Alimony in Connecticut?

A blog post about how and when adultery will affect spousal support in divorce.

Prenuptial Agreements in Connecticut

A blog post about prenuptial agreement procedure in Connecticut.

Important Divorce Issues to Discuss with Your Attorney

A helpful checklist for topics to discuss with an attorney when starting divorce proceedings.

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