By Mark_S_Randall | Published June 1, 2020 | Posted in Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Parenting Plans, Visitation Rights | Comments Off on CT Family Law Update: Court Mandated Parenting Education Programs May Now Be Completed Online
Connecticut Court Mandated Parenting Education Programs May Now Be Completed Online In any family law matter involving minor children, Connecticut law requires that the parties (married or unmarried) complete a parenting education program. The parenting education program is a six hours class, which may be offered in two three-hour classes, or in three two-hour classes. Read More
Read MorePost COVID-19 Custody and Visitation Plans Divorced parents are accustomed to raising children amidst changing circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced challenges that many of us have never seen before. Stay at home orders have imposed strict limits on the way we live and complicated many custody and visitation arrangements. We cannot be sure Read More
Read MoreMay and June 2020 (Connecticut Family Court) Trials and Hearings (With Exceptions) Have Been Continued Until Later Date On April 29, 2020, the Connecticut Super Court issued a notice that all trials and specially assigned hearings which had been scheduled to occur during the months of May and/or June, 2020 have been continued. The rescheduled Read More
Read MoreConnecticut Courts Now Entering Orders in Uncontested Divorce, Custody/Visitation cases and Motions with an Agreement Without Requiring Parties to Appear in Court The Connecticut Courts are now entering Final Judgments and Orders as to Separation Agreements and other agreements related to Divorce and Family Law cases without requiring the parties (or their counsel) to appear Read More
Read MoreImpacts to Alimony and Child Support from Coronavirus Income loss? Many people have faced a job loss or reduction in income due the coronavirus pandemic. In such a case it might be difficult for an ex-spouse paying alimony or a parent sending child support to keep up with their obligation. As these orders are based Read More
Read MoreConnecticut Family Courts Continue Limited Operations into later 2021 Throughout the United States, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our daily routine in ways that none of us could have ever imagined. Like everyone else, spouses who are already experiencing the turmoil associated with divorce have been forced to deal with additional challenges. Despite the obstacles, Read More
Read MoreWill the U.S. See its Divorce Rate Spike After the COVID-19 Quarantine Ends? With so many American residents stuck at home with their families, prognosticators have predicted that several months down the road, the country could experience a baby boom and a divorce deluge. Unlike a cozy blizzard that keeps you home from work for Read More
Read MoreFinancial Empowerment and Mindfulness (Track Your Life Insurance Coverage Information) Life Insurance provides a financial safety net for your family if a family member dies. Ensuring that your income is protected if the unthinkable happens is smart planning. The proceeds from life insurance can cover the mortgage payments, college tuition expenses and even funeral costs. Read More
Read MorePROCEDURAL ENHANCEMENTS IN CONNECTICUT FAMILY COURTS ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR LAMONT Governor Lamont recently signed two Executive Orders that directly affect litigants in family matters: the first allowing courts to enter orders as to agreement and stipulations without requiring the presence of the parties, including entering orders as to a final judgment of dissolution or legal Read More
Read MoreChild Custody In Connecticut During a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic, family becomes more important than ever, especially for children whose schedules have been disrupted by long-term school closures and the cancellation of other activities. Parents who are divorced or live apart for other reasons know the importance of maintaining healthy communication through Read More
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