Wouldn’t Want To Be On The Losing Side Of This One
The Connecticut Appellate Court just upheld a trial court ruling finding a plaintiff in contempt and ordering the plaintiff to pay the defendant $71,475.10 in attorney’s fees. Hirschfeld v. Machinist....
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Honored To Be “A First 100″ Honoree
October is domestic violence awareness month. Last year over 54,000 individuals sought the services of their local domestic violence agency in Connecticut. Last Wednesday, I was honored to attend an...
View ArticleAttorney General Jepsen Creates Web Resource For Domestic Violence Victims
Practicing family law, I should be more familiar with social services for domestic violence victims. When presented with a client who is the victim of domestic violence my mind immediately narrows on...
View ArticleIs Same-Sex Marriage Responsible For Affairs In Connecticut?
Here in Connecticut, same-sex marriage has been the law of the land for over 3 years. Since that time, we’ve been hit with a freak snowstorm in October, an earthquake, and a hurricane – but no locusts...
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“Appropriately The Day Preceding Valentine’s Day”……CT’s Great Engagement Ring...
Engagement Ring I’ve never posted a full case opinion on this blog before. Opinions usually lack appeal to a general audience. It’s why lawyers are paid to read them. But the case of White v. Finch is...
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Who Gets The Engagement Ring After A Break Up?
Much has been made in recent days of a Georgia man having to pay $50,000 for breaking an engagement to his fiancee. Engagement ring. In Connecticut the most common form of engagement litigation...
View ArticleThoughts on Divorce Reforms In Connecticut
Connecticut’s divorce laws, courts, and judges have come under significant scrutiny in recent weeks. The system is in need of reform. I’ve practiced in the area of family law for the past 8 and a half...
View ArticleAttorney Leo Diana Nominated To The Bench
Governor Malloy is nominating 16 attorneys to the Superior Court Bench. One of those Attorneys is Leo Diana of Manchester. I’ve known Leo for nearly 9 years. We have been on the opposite sides of...
View ArticleGuardian Ad Litem Reform In Connecticut
Just finished reading “GALs are Withdrawing From Cases As Court Reform Tensions Grow” in the Connecticut Law Tribune. The article states that some lawyers and firms are no longer accepting court...
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