Life throws curveballs, and sometimes those curveballs can affect alimony agreements. In Connecticut, alimony can be awarded after a divorce. What happens if the circumstances that grounded the calculation of an alimony award change? Can your spouse request a...
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Proving emotional distress after a car accident
Being in a car accident can be a deeply traumatic event. While injuries like bruises and broken bones are apparent, emotional distress is less obvious but can be just as profound and long-lasting. If you are going through the emotional impact of a car accident,...
Must divorcing spouses in Connecticut divide retirement funds?
Some assets acquired during marriage are easy for people to address. One spouse may not have any interest in the fishing equipment or personal wardrobe of the other. Some assets, on the other hand, can become points of contention because of their value or their impact...
I was not wearing a seatbelt: can I still recover compensation?
Seatbelts are lifesavers. They should keep you safe in car accidents, and laws require you to wear one during car rides. But what happens if you get into a car crash and were not wearing a seatbelt? Can you still file a negligence claim? The answer is yes, but it may...
3 ways to handle aggressive driver encounters
Potentially aggressive drivers are closer than you think. Unfortunately, many drivers are choosing to resolve disputes by resorting to violence or threats. With Connecticut ranking sixth in the country for road rage-related fatal crashes, knowing how to respond in...
3 important considerations for litigated Connecticut custody cases
During a Connecticut divorce involving minor children, parenting matters are likely to cause intense emotional reactions. While people may fight about property division in some cases, they almost inevitably feel strongly about protecting their relationships with their...
What medications can increase crash risks?
Sometimes, catching a cold or the flu is inevitable. Going to a doctor and getting medication could help a patient recover. However, doing so could affect their ability to stay alert and drive. Even over-the-counter (OTC) medicine could sometimes cause grogginess or...
Can you get a quick final decision via nonadversarial divorce?
Divorce proceedings may take time. In Connecticut, the regular divorce process takes at least 90 days. For those in a hurry, the state offers nonadversarial divorce. The nonadversarial process finalizes a divorce settlement in 35 days or earlier. This simplified...
What are use and possession orders for in a Connecticut divorce?
In Connecticut, use and possession orders are court orders that temporarily grant one spouse the exclusive right to use and possess certain marital property, usually the family home and its contents, until the finalization of the divorce proceedings. If you were to...
3 times a business could be liable for a car crash
After a car crash, liability is usually a straightforward matter. The vast majority of collisions occur due to mistakes that people make in traffic. The driver who tailgated someone else or turned the wrong way on a one-way street is usually the party with legal and...