Need help in process of changing son's last name

The process for filing for a name change is simple. However, obtaining one is not simple in the case of a minor. Your son's father has the legal...

What should I expect at a hearing--no agreement

You are basically correct. Both sides will make their arguments to the court (the side which brought the motion goes first). You can be...

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My husband doesn't want to give our child his last name. What kind of implications does it have in the future?

There are no implications regarding child support. There is a presumption of parentage of any child born during a marriage, additionally his...

Two very different parenting agreements from the same lawyer?

You need to immediately go to the court house where your divorce was finalized (since you are in Branford I would expect that to be the New Haven...

Attorney Anthony is spot on. However, there may be other ways to accomplish your goals. Based on the limited information you posted (and that is...

In the state of Connecticut; do you have to take a parenting class before you can file for visitation?

Normally no, but it sounds like there was a court order in place and if there was then they can.

If I create a divorce settlement offer with my lawyer and sign it, do I have three days to make changes to it?

Until the Judge enters it as an order it is not official.

I was raped. Now I am pregnant. Can my rapist order a paternity test?

I am so sorry for what has happened to you; it is horrible. It is impossible for me to fully answer your questions without more information and...

I am considering filing for divorce and want to know the possible range of outcomes both financially and custody of children

It is impossible to give you a good idea of numbers with what you have stated here and this is not the place to get into details. You need to...

I agree in principle with my colleague. However, if the mother should file a motion with the court and can prove to the court that your friend is...