Grandparents' Rights in Connecticut
Probate Matters Involving Family & Children, Services
Do I Have Rights to My Grandchild? You may, but only in specific cases. In probate court, you can petition for guardianship of your grandchild(ren) if you feel as though…
Reinstatement of Guardianship (Probate Court)
Probate Matters Involving Family & Children, Services
How Do I Reinstate My Guardianship of My Children In Probate Court? You may be able to reinstate guardianship of your child(ren) after you have been removed as your child’s…
Termination of Parental Rights (Probate)
Probate Matters Involving Family & Children, Services
Termination of Parental Rights (Probate) What Is Termination of Parental Rights? Termination of parental rights is when the court orders that one, or both, biological parents’ rights to their child…
Guardianship Application
Probate Matters Involving Family & Children, Services
Guardianship Application What Is A Guardianship Application? A guardianship application is filled out and filed with the probate court. There are several different types of guardianship petitions. There are removal…
Open Adoption Agreements
Juvenile & Child Protection Law in CT, Services
Learn how open adoption agreements in Connecticut can define contact between biological parents, adoptive families, and children after an adoption.
Adoption
Juvenile & Child Protection Law in CT, Services
Adoption in Connecticut How Do I Adopt My Foster Child? Adopting is one of the most wonderful things a foster parent can do for the children in their care. It…
Juvenile Law Consulting Service
Juvenile & Child Protection Law in CT, Services
Is It Possible to Consult with a Connecticut Attorney Regarding My Juvenile Law Matter? Hiring an attorney for consulting out of court is very common in juvenile matters. In child…
Termination of Parental Rights (Juvenile Court)
Juvenile & Child Protection Law in CT, Services
Termination of Parental Rights (Juvenile Court) What Is Termination of Parental Rights? What happens when the matter is in juvenile court? Termination of parental rights is when the court orders…
Reinstatement of Guardianship (Juvenile Court)
Juvenile & Child Protection Law in CT, Services
How Do I Reinstate My Guardianship of My Children In Juvenile Court? You may be able to reinstate guardianship of your child(ren) after you have been removed as your child’s…
Father's Rights
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Do Fathers Have the Same Rights as Mothers? Father’s rights can be involved in almost any family case where children are concerned, just like mother’s rights. People used to assume…
Visitation in Connecticut
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Am I Able to Simply File for Visitation with My Child? Visitation is also commonly referred to as parenting time. In Connecticut, you are able to file a Visitation Application.…
Cohabitation
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Cohabitation in Connecticut What Is A Cohabitation Agreement? A Cohabitation Agreement is an agreement between parties regarding living arrangements. It is a legal agreement between a couple who has chosen…
Annulment
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Annulment in Connecticut What Is An Annulment? An annulment is similar to a divorce in that it effectively dissolves your marriage. There are two types of annulments: religious and civil.…
Mediation in CT
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Divorce Mediation Process in Connecticut Divorce mediation is the process of negotiating a fair divorce agreement by utilizing the services of a neutral divorce mediation attorney. Unlike in a litigated…
Family Law Consulting Service in Connecticut
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Can I Hire a CT Attorney Even If I Do Not Want To Go To Court? Out of court advisement, or legal consulting, is hiring an attorney to have on…
Post-Nuptial Agreement Attorney in CT
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
What Is A Post-Nuptial Agreement? A Post-Nuptial Agreement, (much like a Pre-Nuptial Agreement), is an agreement that a married couple enters into in order to define marital property and separate property…
Pre-Nuptial Agreements Attorney in CT
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
What Is A Pre-Nuptial Agreement? A Pre-Nuptial Agreement, (aka a pre-nup, or an ante-nuptial agreement), is an agreement that a soon-to-be married couple enters into in order to define marital…
Restraining Orders in CT
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
How Do I Get A Restraining Order? Restraining Orders can be filed by anyone in immediate physical or psychological danger. You can also get a restraining order to protect your…
Child Support
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Child Support in Connecticut I need Child Support from my Co-Parent. What do I do? If you don’t have an underlying court order for child support, you can file an…
Contempt Matters
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Contempt Matters in Connecticut What Is Contempt, and When Is It Necessary to Pursue it in Court? Contempt is when a party willfully does not uphold their obligation(s) of a…
Post-Judgment Matters in CT
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Learn how Connecticut post-judgment actions can modify or enforce existing orders involving custody, child support, alimony, and other family matters.
Asset Division
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Learn how Connecticut courts divide real estate, bank accounts, businesses, retirement funds, and other property during divorce.
Same-Sex Divorce
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Learn how Connecticut same-sex divorce addresses property division, alimony, child support, custody, and relationships that began before marriage equality.
Custody
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
Learn how Connecticut courts decide legal and physical custody, evaluate a child’s best interests, and establish workable parenting plans.
Divorce / Dissolution in CT
Divorce & Matrimonial Law in CT, Services
I Need a Divorce. What Do I Do Now? Making the decision to file for a divorce or being served with a divorce petition is a life-altering experience. Wolf &…
