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Court Finds that Children Have the Right to Define Title of Step-Parents

A blog post about a case in which the court ruled the child gets to make the decision on what they will or won't call their step-parents if they are mature enough.

Legal Separation in Connecticut: An Overview

A blog post about the laws and procedures in Connecticut regarding legal separation.

Divorce and the Discovery Process

A blog post about the discovery phase of the divorce process, including interrogatories. depositions and document productions.

Remarriage and Child Support Obligations in Connecticut

A blog post about child support between divorced parents and what a parent can do when the other party remarries or has additional children in a new marriage.

Non-Marital Agreements & Living Together Contracts: An Overview

A blog post overviewing pros and cons of living contracts over marriage.

The Validity of Living Together Contracts

A blog post about how couples can cohabitate and still have similar benefits and protections of a married couple.

New York Court Allows Parents to Record Child's 3rd Party Interaction

A blog post about a case in which a court ruled that only one party needs to consent a recording in the best interest of a child.

Connecticut Policy on the Removal of Guardianship

A blog post about the current policy in Connecticut regarding guardianship and when it is fit to be removed.

Connecticut Court Denies Motion to Relocate for Work in Film Industry

A blog post about a case out of Connecticut in which an unmarried father with full custody was denied a motion to relocate due to the high cost of living in the new destination.

Legal Separation and Separate Maintenance

A blog post about the differences between a divorce and a legal separation and how a spouse can still receive financial support from a higher earning spouse.

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