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My husband an i are in Mediation divorce papers filed and he has been served.court date set. The problem is I'm not feeling
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Answered on March 15, 2014
You're absolutely right-you should feel good about who is representing you! That being said, your mediator does not represent you. A mediator's...
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I pay child support to my ex but now my son lives with me. Can I file a modification? We are in CT.
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Answered on February 11, 2014
You can file a Motion to Modify (or a Motion to Open and Modify) so long as you have had a substantial change in circumstances. You should contact...
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After filing divorce papers with the court, I have to wait 4 weeks for the return date. Would an attorney help get it sooner?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
A return date is approximately 4 weeks from date of filing, and always on a Tuesday. An attorney may select 3 weeks but it can't be shorter than...
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How hard is it to get shared custody after I settled in mediation for joint custody with visitation?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
It sounds like you already entered an agreement in court and it was accepted as a court order. If that is the case, you will need to file a...
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Please help! Can my husband do this?!?
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Answered on February 03, 2014
Without a court order specifying otherwise, you and your husband have joint legal custody over your children, which means you can both have access...
GAL and Custody Evaluator disagree
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Answered on January 09, 2014
The judge will not necessarily weigh the custody evaluation more heavily than the GAL, but you will definitely need to present your own custody...
Can you get a legal separation in CT instead of a divorce.
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Answered on March 14, 2013
If you want to separate from your spouse but do not want a formal divorce, you still have the option of obtaining a legal separation through the...
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We live in CT and my husband just got his court date to have visitation with his children...
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Answered on November 14, 2012
Connecticut does not require you to retain an attorney for family law matters. However, it is often beneficial to have representation, especially...
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I want to know if i have a chance getting my sons fathers rights terminated.
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Answered on November 11, 2012
You can file a motion to terminate his parental rights in your local probate court.
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How old do I have to be to choose wich parent I get to live with?
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Answered on November 11, 2012
Assuming that you are living with your mother because there is a court order that says that your primary physical residence is with her, your dad...
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