Should I get divorced in the US or UK?

There is no doubt you could file for divorce in Connecticut if you've lived here for five years. The English courts (England and Wales - not...

What if my son who is 15 wants to live with me

If there is already a child custody order, then you have to make a motion to modify the order so that you get residential custody. If the order is...

How do I go about getting my daughter back?

Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) if there is an existing court order regarding custody, then the state...

How can I have my husband adopt my son?

As Attorney Anthony said, the first step is termination of the parental rights of the father. If the father does not consent then there are...

When does staggered vacation time become a disruption of a normal parenting schedule?

It sounds like the existing parenting plan may not have enough specificity and that the mother is taking an unfair advantage. It needs to be...

Do I have to agree to a divorce?

There is no defense to a divorce in Connecticut that is filed on the grounds of "irretrievable breakdown." All it takes is for one spouse to say...

Why is CHAPTER 815y - Sec. 46b-172 trumped by immunity?

I am not aware of any immunity that would render this statue "null and void." This is a procedural statute.

My son inlaw is lying about his income so he will not have to pay fair child support, can he do this?

If the father is under-reporting income then it becomes the responsibility of the mother's lawyer to show evidence to the court to prove it. Just...

Will having my step-father who is in trouble for DV, live with us. Hurt our chances for full custody of my daughter?

When you say "full custody," you should be aware there are two aspects to custody. One is "legal custody." This has to do with decision making...

This should be addressed to immigration attorneys. Your are in the wrong practice area.