Every day, all across the state of Connecticut, residents and visitors to this great state are stopped by police and asked to submit to sobriety testing. The Breathalyzer is a commonly used chemical test that law enforcement depends on when making arrests. How does...
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Legitimate reasons for seeking modification of a custody order
You can count yourself lucky if you were able to negotiate a fair and agreeable co-parenting plan in your divorce without having to go through a contentious battle in court. Some situations are a lot less amicable and can take weeks or months to resolve. The fact that...
The benefits of mediation during divorce
Even if you feel ready to end your marriage, the prospect of going through the overwhelming divorce process could be holding you back from moving forward. However, divorce does not have to involve drawn-out legal battles performed before a judge. For Connecticut...
Why college costs belong in your divorce settlement
You already know that raising children is expensive, but you may not have realized just how many costs were involved until it was time to figure out child support during your divorce. Sure, there are the basics, such as housing and food, but what about...
Dangerous driving behaviors that are unfortunately all too common
Unless you live close to all your preferred destinations, you may rely on your vehicle as your primary means of transportation. Prior to jumping behind the wheel each day, you might decide to stop to consider all the scenarios you could encounter on the road and form...
Suffering from concussion symptoms after an accident?
As Connecticut readers know, the ways that car accidents can affect victims differ on a case-by-case basis. It is impossible to accurately predict how your injuries will affect you after an accident, and sometimes, the signs and symptoms of an injury do not show up...
What happens if I violate my probation?
You were likely relieved when the court granted you probation. This either means you already spent part of your sentence in jail or the judge granted you probation instead of jail time. While your probation likely has stipulations attached to it, you and your loved...
The potential long-term impacts of cocaine-related charges
The police place handcuffs on you for allegedly committing a cocaine-related crime, and all you can think about is how your drug arrest will impact your future. How will it affect your reputation? Will you get prison time? Connecticut has some of the United States'...
Steer clear of drunk drivers in Connecticut
Driving on Connecticut highways can be a bit like playing roulette. You get behind the wheel and hope for the best. You may assume that if you are alert, cautious and adhering to all traffic regulations while driving, you will be safe and avoid injury. This...
Mediation may make a marital breakup easier
A divorce is one of the toughest experiences you could go through. However, not all divorcing couples have to suffer through conflict and acrimony. The reality is that a growing number of Connecticut couples are turning to mediation to sort out their marital issues....