Connecticut Legal Issues Blog
How does the court determine the best interests of a child?
If your divorce results in a dispute over child custody, the court will determine the arrangement based on the best interests of your children. Even though the judge will treat your case individually, he or she will approach it with the idea that your children will...
Drivers continue to take risks, despite known dangers
Commuting to work is just part of the daily grind for many people in New London and is usually uneventful. However, there are always those who engage in risky behaviors while driving and will end up causing a car accident. Research from AAA shows that some drivers...
Police seek two suspects in Naugatuck home invasion
Memorial Day weekend usually witnesses a spike in the number of crimes such as DWI, assault and petty thievery. Rarely does the weekend produce a crime such as the one that occurred in Naugatuck on Memorial Day. According to police, they received a report shortly...
Co-parenting considerations
Parents in Connecticut who are going through a separation should spend some time creating a detailed written child custody plan. Even if parents are on the same page at the start of a divorce or separation, feelings may change as parents begin experiencing some of the...
Middleton man hides drugs inside body
The arrest of a 48-year-old Middleton man on drug charges produced more drugs than police had originally charged him with. On May 7th, two men were booked into a Middleton jail on multiple drug charges including narcotics possession and sales. Detectives conducting...
Child support in Connecticut
Taking care of the children’s financial needs is one of the biggest challenges after a couple divorces. A custodial parent may face the possibility that their one income will have to provide support instead of the double income from two parents. But Connecticut family...
Connecticut’s drunk driving laws
Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol is a criminal offense in Connecticut, and motorists convicted of OUI face penalties ranging from a loss of their driving privileges to fines and jail time. Most drivers are considered legally intoxicated when they...
Caffeine-related truck accidents can cause personal injury
Large trucks travel to and through Connecticut regularly. Those who drive passenger vehicles may be accustomed to their presence and not consider the potential dangers these large vehicles present. However, truckers cover great distances at significant speeds. A truck...
How do courts determine an “equitable share” of property?
It can be a painful, emotional experience when a married couple decides to divorce, but many people are surprised to find that the actual process of divorce itself can be quite dry and technical. This is especially true for couples without young children, where the...
People continue to drive distracted while recognizing dangers
The good news is that the message about distracted driving being dangerous is reaching the public. According to a recent survey conducted by an enterprise which compares auto insurance prices, over 37% of those asked recognized that it is always dangerous to text and...
