If my son’s father dies (he has health issues) does his new wife have any leg to stand on to have partial custody of my son?

I am sorry to read that your child's father is unwell. If he should pass away, it is possible that your child's stepmother may bring an action for...

How do I remove my ex husbands name from my name as I’ve had it hyphenated for 20 years ?

You actually don't have to go through the Probate Court anymore, the family court can now do it as a matter of right (which effectively means it is...

How does the mandatory parenting classes work if I live in Connecticut and my spouse lives in a different state?

I would recommend that your spouse consult with divorce counsel in Connecticut to make sure that he selects a parenting education program in his...

I agree with Attorney Fiedler, and would add one point with respect to your question about whether there is a statute of limitations on alimony. ...

It is within the court's discretion to award attorney’s fees to the prevailing party in a contempt proceeding. The award of attorney’s fees is...

Can I sue my father if he never pay child support in my country of origin?

If the judgment ordering child support was from a Connecticut court, you may want to suggest to your Mom that she start by calling Child Support...

Divorce

Generally speaking, judgments can only be opened within four months -- but it is possible for a judgment to be opened after four months when the...

Can a recently divorced woman give money back to her ex spouse after the divorce if she did not want the money?

Typically if you reach an agreement that is reasonable -- even if it isn't exactly what the court would have decided -- the court will enter that...

Can you help me understand the intricacy of divorcing a non-citizen in relation to spousal support?

There are many intricacies involved in a divorce with international components, so you are correct to be conscious of this issue. If your wife...

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