Many Connecticut drug offenders wind up behind bars because their substance dependencies make them act in ways they otherwise would not. If you count yourself among them, you may want to see if you are an eligible candidate for drug court. Drug courts have several...
Year: 2021
What is marital waste and how does it affect property division?
When divorcing spouses cannot reach an agreement about how to divide property, a court will apply applicable state law and issue a ruling. Judges try to make rulings that are fair and reasonable to both parties. If one spouse substantially wasted marital property, it...
3 tips for avoiding an accident when you commute
Like many other people, you have to drive to get to work. And depending on how close you are to your workplace, your commute may take up a considerable amount of time every day. According to NPR, in 2018, the average American’s commute time was approximately 26.9...
Choose collaboration and avoid going to war over your divorce
Many couples think that the only route to divorce is through the courtroom. However, a less stressful option is available outside of court. Collaborative divorce helps couples avoid the hostility that often accompanies litigation. Litigation issues If you and your...
What factors influence child custody in Connecticut?
Connecticut parents who decide to divorce must reach a custody arrangement that serves their children's best interests. They can either draft a parenting plan together for court approval or have the judge decide. Review the child custody process and the factors that...
Could AI in grocery stores prevent future slip-and-falls?
Computers thinking on their own have been the premise of many nightmarish science fiction movies and books. However, the reality of artificial intelligence (AI) is far more boring than stories of robot uprisings would have you believe. Most forms of AI have very...
3 tips to avoid distracted driving
Injuries from motor vehicle collisions can be catastrophic and cause lasting damage. Taking proactive steps to avoid distracted driving can lessen your chances of causing a distracted driving accident and increase your chances of avoiding one caused by others. 1. Do...
Top 3 driving distractions
If you struggle to do more than one thing at a time, you are not alone. The truth is, it is almost always difficult for the human mind to do two things simultaneously, even when you do not realize it. This is especially true when it comes to driving. According to the...
What will the state do to help with unpaid child support?
After a divorce, you may feel as though you have little support. If the other parent only shows up occasionally for visitation, you may not have much time to take care of your house or advance your career. You probably need child support in order to provide everything...
It’s not just in your head: Tailgaters put you in danger
When someone tailgates you, do you spend miles glaring at the rearview mirror? Do you slow down or speed up to try to get them to pass -- or to create extra space? Do you feel completely stressed out the entire time? These responses are very normal, and people...