Huge house in Redding, CT with 25 acres in a divorce would this one asset have to be sold?

I know the area well. Is a divorce pending? If so, Connecticut rules impose "automatic orders" upon each of the parties that prevents either the...

At what age can my son decide to move in with me as a divorced father

Generally, modifications of custody cannot be made simply by having a child vote with his feet. In order to assure that you are not charged with...

Is it normal for trial transcripts to cost 800.00 - 900.00 for a trial 9 - 10 hours long ?

This is not a bad rate. If it is expedited, which I doubt, it is a great rate.

What is regular parent visitation time and day for sleepover under 10 years old in the state of Connecticut .

There is no standard or typical arrangement. There are common arrangements but these have more to do with the parents' employment schedules and the...

I am representing myself in custody battle can i file a motion for the defendant to get drug tested and how?

Drug testing can be an expensive and double edged sword. One the issue is presented, judges can and have ordered drug testing for each party. Also...

Who can I get an affidavit from? Does it have to be a Lawyer

An affidavit is a statement sworn by the affiant (signer) before a notary which describes a factual situation of which the affiant has first hand...

With some frequency DCF gets called in when there is a messy custody or child support case. While a DCF finding of abuse or neglect can be used in...

Attorneys will usually need to look at the case - meaning the facts at issue - before agreeing to work on a contingency, hourly or hybrid type fee...

I received an ex parte restraining order against my husband. After the hearing, he followed me, Is this a violation?

I suggest that you speak with your attorney immediately about this. Violating a restraining order is a felony - this is serious. Perhaps more...

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How to avoid hearsay in a family law case?

The hearsay rule is probably the most misunderstood of all legal rules. The text book definition of hearsay is an out of court statement used to...