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Category Archives: Family Law
Same-Sex Marriage In Connecticut: Why Justice Scalia’s Dissent In Lawrence v. Texas Was (In Part) Right …
How the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Lawrence v. Texas laid the groundwork for Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health and same-sex marriage in Connecticut. Continue reading
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SAME-SEX MARRIAGE IN CONNECTICUT: KERRIGAN V. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Link. More to follow…Justice Palmer writes for the majority. Finished skimming Justice Palmer’s opinion and it is compelling. Justices Palmer, Norcott, Katz, and Harper in the majority. Three dissenting opinions (Justice Borden joined by Justice Vertefuille, Justice Vertefuille, and Justice Zarella). Some … Continue reading
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Arod Gets Divorced
Last week, Alex Rodriguez reached a divorce settlement with Cynthia Rodriguez. Now, I have no personal insight into this but it wouldn’t shock me if Arod pushed his lawyers to get the settlement finalized in September. After all, he always … Continue reading
Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Child Support, Family Law
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Sarah Palin: A Historic Choice
I’ve blogged about the lack of women serving on the Supreme Court. I’m happy that John McCain has selected a woman as his vice-presidential running mate.
Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Elder Law, Family Law
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Does Connecticut Recognize Common Law Marriage?
No. This is another question that I get asked with some frequency at various functions. Check out the Judicial Branch Library website for more information on common law marriage in Connecticut.
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Child Custody and Divorce: Connecticut Parenting Education Classes
Essentially, if you are getting divorced and you have children or are involved in a child custody dispute in Connecticut, you will have to complete a parenting education program. The program consists of 6 hours worth of classes that are … Continue reading
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Choosing A Guardian For Your Children In Connecticut
Last week, Matt Curtiss posted about appointing a guardian for children as part of an estate plan. To add to what Matt wrote, here’s some of my thoughts: Revist your decision every year or so. There is no limit on … Continue reading
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Looking Out For Fido (Leaving Things In Your Will To Your Pets In Connecticut)
I like to generate content in this blog. Those are my best entries but sometimes the practice of law eats into the time I have to write the original content that I enjoy bringing you. So sometimes in this blog, … Continue reading
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Why Do Cases In Connecticut Get Continued?
One of the most frustrating things about litigation, especially for a litigant, is when a case gets continued. Litigation can be is very frustrating for all involved. I think the continuance becomes most frustrating for parties in divorce cases. Divorces … Continue reading
Mid Range Forecast: Kerrigan in September?
Recently on a flight from Bradley to Milwaukee (don’t ask) I was reading the Connecticut Bar Journal. This edition of the Connecticut Bar Journal features the 2007 Connecticut Appellate Review by Attorneys Wesley Horton and Kenneth J. Bartschi. The annual … Continue reading
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