Hello: my question is: would a Lawyer who has a "Juris Doctor" be called "Dr. so and so"? or Atty. ? What is a "Juris doctor"

Lawyers have a doctorate in papers, called a juris doctorate. In Connecticut a lawyer is a notary by his licence. Many Europeans call lawyers...

Mechanical's lien

No, the mechanics lien must be filed with in 90 days of the last day of substantial work. The lien foreclosed within a year. You could sue...

If he takes you to court by filing a summary process action, you should: Check with the local building department/zoning authority whether this is...

How do I open a case against debt collector?

Can you stop a consumer collection agency from contacting you? First look at the Connecticut Department of Banking website which shows the rules...

Can i get child support and alimony if my husband and I have similar education and work experience?

That type of circumstance certainly appears to beg for a modifiable order. First with the child support, just because you each have equal time...

I agree with the other responders. Always the big issue is "agreed upon". Normally, if a child is participating in something like dance at the...

Can I take my ex-husband back to court to get more alimony after my alimony time is up?

I agree that if the alimony was limited to term that your ability to modify has terminated. The only exception would be if there was a material...

MY EX HUSBAND IS SUPPOSE TO PAY FOR 1/2 OF MY DAUGHTERS COLLEGE, OUR DIVORCE DECREE STATES THE COURT WILL DECIDE POST MAJORITY

I would file a motion for determination of post educational support. The order is not always automatic in that the statute has criteria concerning...

My mother's will names me and the attorney that prepared the will as executors of her estate. Unusual? Conflict of interest?

I have run across this practice in the past. I have not come across a recent Connecticut ethical opinion on it, however, I would believe that ...

How realistic is it to get my guardian ad litem in CT- removed? I have of proof of bias, ignoring the needs of my children-etc.

Guardian Ad Litems are often treated as a "protected party" by the court. Obviously in contested family matters, one parent can be upset by a...