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Woman Nearly Drowns In Close Call On Los Angeles River

Find the best drowning accident lawyer in Los Angeles to protect your rights and seek compensation after a water-related incident.

Court Permits Transfer of Guardianship to Out-Of-State Aunt

In a decision involving the Department of Children and Families, a Connecticut trial court granted a maternal aunt’s motions for out-of-state placement and transfer of guardianship.  The children were originally removed from the mother’s care pursuant to an Order of Temporary Custody upon allegations that they were being denied proper care and attention, and were living under conditions injurious to their wellbeing.  After the children were committed to the care of DCF and placed in a foster residence, their maternal aunt, who lived in New York, filed a motion to intervene in the proceedings to obtain guardianship.

New York Child Support Order Constitutes Impermissible Modification

Where a parent relocates to another state following a divorce, parties are often faced with the challenge of determining where to file post judgment motions.  In some cases, parties must also determine whether new – or different – orders are permitted under the laws of the state to which the former spouse moved.  In a relatively recent decision, a New York court addressed whether it was permitted to enter an entirely new child support order after a Connecticut order regarding the same children had expired.

Divorce and Parting With Your Home

Perhaps one of the more difficult elements of a divorce, for parting couples, is parting with their home. Real estate and legal experts say a divorcing couple should set aside their acrimony and get on the same page. Here some options for parting couples and their homes, during a divorce:

What Happens When I File For Divorce In Connecticut?

What Happens When I File For Divorce In Connecticut?

Divorce Options: Litigation

Divorce Options: Litigation

Divorce Basics: No-Fault in Connecticut

Divorce Basics: No-Fault in Connecticut

Divorce Basics: Filing and Associate Fees

What are filing and other associated fees within a divorce action?

Visitation and Custody Interference: An Overview

One of the biggest questions in a child custody case is “Who will get custody and visitation rights?” The answer to this crucial question can be complicated. Once settled, things don’t always go smoothly. This article walks you through some common questions concerning visitation and custody interference issues.

Provisions in a Prenuptial Agreement Can Be a Sufficient Basis to Establish Constructive Trusts on Estate Assets

In re Chantarasmi, 938 N.Y.S.2d 762 (N.Y. Sur. 2012)

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