Some Family Courts Are Revoking Child Visitation Rights Because of Parents’ Vaccination Status. What You Need to Know Now.
Photo credit In Aug. 2021, a judge in Chicago revoked a divorced mother’s child visitation rights. The reason? She hadn’t received the COVID-19 vaccine. In
Is It Better to Stay in an Unhappy Marriage for Your Kids? Or File for Divorce?
Infidelity. Abuse. A lack of commitment. Unrealistic expectations. Marrying too young. There are many grounds for divorce, but far fewer reasons people stay in an unhappy
Meet the Parent Coordinator
A parent coordinator — or “PC,” for short — fixes family feuds through the power of negotiation, resolving conflicts, disputes, and struggles based on your
COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids Are Coming, But Which Co-Parent Will Call the Shots?
Divorced and separated couples with child custody arrangements make tough decisions all the time — who goes to the PTA?, who pays for the prom dress?, and what happens
Parental Alienation: When an Ex-Partner Turns Your Child Against You
A parent badmouths the other parent in front of their kid. A father violates a court-ordered visitation schedule. A mother listens in on telephone
Frontline Workers Not Able to See Their Children Because of COVID-19 Exposure
Frontline workers have been the real heroes during the pandemic. Doctors, nurses, firefighters, and others have risked their lives to save lives. But some frontline
How to Prepare Your Child For Your Divorce
A divorce is an emotional, stressful time for everyone involved. But having a child can complicate things even further. Telling a child about your divorce requires
Is There Ever a Right Time for Divorce?
Divorce rates soared 34 percent during the coronavirus pandemic. Perhaps stay-at-home orders, like the one we had in Connecticut, revealed the fragilities of some relationships, leading to
What’s the Difference Between Litigation, Mediation, and Collaboration?
Connecticut has one of the lowest divorce rates in the United States. However, many couples here struggle to cope with a marriage breakdown. The good news
Domestic Violence, COVID-19, and Connecticut
The COVID-19 Pandemic has created more than just economic hardship; it’s also believed to be responsible for a higher rate of domestic violence (DV) incidents.
