How to get the courts and police to take abuse and harrasment buy ex-husband seriously?

It seems to me that these issues should have been addressed in the recent divorce. High conflict divorces seem to frequently leave a trail of...

Do I need a lawyer to defend me on a failure to appear?

There must be underlying charges for a failure to appear to have occurred. It would be helpful to know the nature of those charges in answering...

My sister has custody of my son. how do i go about getting it back?

The question uses words that seem inappropriate. Typically, you might have made you sister a temporary guardian. Custody is usually contested in...

What does default failure to comply w/ discovery mean?

A plaintiff, or claimant, can ask the court to enter a judgment by default against a defendant who has failed to file responses to a request for...

Can a school district in CT require hold harmless agreements before allowing a child to participate in field trip?

This is an interesting question and the policy may become more prevalent given the bus crash several months ago that killed a student. I am not...

Divorce assets in parent name

Counsel is correct that you might try and claim that the purchase of the house was a gift. However, gifts often require the payment of a tax and...

Do you mean what happens if you go to prison? If you are unable to care for your child and there is a contest over custody, I think a family judge...

What kind of trouble can I get in for having an underage minor caught drunk by the police at a party at my home?

You have not been arrested and, therefore, have no record. You may in violation of two sections of the Connecticut General Statutes that could...

My 17 yr old daughter has been arrested for the second time for disturbing the peace. Does she need a lawyer?

If you must, go to court without an attorney. Listen to the State's Attorney and consider carefully any disposition that is offered to you. Be...

Is a sobriety test needed to constitute possession of alcohol, or is simply being at a location with alcohol possession?

I concur with counsel. Possession is a crime that can be proven without use. Possession of alcohol, drug and weapons require only that the...