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This Week's Blog by Carole T. Orland What will my Divorce Cost? The short answer is that it is hard to know at the outset what a divorce will eventually cost. Since virtually all divorce lawyers in Connecticut bill on an hourly rate, the cost is a function of time...
This Week's Blog by Eric J. Broder What is a Guardian Ad Litem in a Connecticut Divorce Case? In the event that the parties cannot reach a resolution on parenting or custodial matters, a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is often appointed by the Court, either directly by the...
Must a Judge Consider My Child’s Wishes in a Custody Dispute? No. It is a common misconception that Judges must consider a child’s preferences in making determinations regarding a child’s custodial arrangement. In fact, the only factor that a Judge must consider in...
In adjudicating custody and parenting time disputes, Courts are required to give consideration to a child’s wishes only in instances where a child is, “of sufficient age and capable of forming an intelligent preference.” There is no fixed age at which a child’s wishes...
A Guardian ad Litem, often referred to as “GAL,” is an individual appointed by the Court to ensure that the minor child’s best interests are represented during a parenting or custody dispute. Not every divorce case or custody dispute requires the appointment of a...
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