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I am facing an issue with child support related to my daughter, who lived in Puerto Rico with her mother before moving to Hartford, CT to live with me. Her mother was receiving food stamps and medical assistance for her in Puerto Rico, and continued to do so despite my daughter living with me in... View More 
I have been trying to finalize my divorce since 2021. I signed all the documents before leaving Jamaica, but I currently live in Barbados. My husband resides in the United States, and I do not want anything from him. My lawyer says the delay is due to the judge 'having the matter.' We... View More
I am involved in a Connecticut family court case where there is an issue of contempt due to non-payment of childcare, medical reimbursements, and secondary educational expenses. Initially, a motion to compel was granted on February 2, 2025, but later, a motion for protective order was granted, and... View More
In a family matter case at the Hartford court, I, the plaintiff, requested the defendant's financial records and tax returns as part of discovery. The defendant failed to object or respond to my discovery requests, leading me to file a motion to compel, which the court granted. Subsequently,... View More
I’m looking to travel to Columbia to meet with my fiancé in September for a couple of weeks and return to Colombia end of December to spend New Year’s Eve with my fiancé and get married
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answered on Jan 28, 2025
If you owe $22,000 to the IRS, it’s important to understand how that might affect your ability to get a U.S. passport. Generally, the government can deny or revoke a passport if you owe $59,000 or more in “seriously delinquent” tax debt, including penalties and interest. Since your debt is... View More
We have about 80,000 in debt that is currently only in my name through credit cards and debt consolidation. This was for some personal use, but mainly for pop up expenses. The home is in my in-laws and wife's name. This is because we were able to get a better rate with them on and myself off... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2025
How long have you been married? How long ago was the home purchased? Did you use any of your pre-marital funds as a down payment? There are numerous questions that will need to be answered to address your question. I would also need to know your income. Did you meet with a bankruptcy attorney... View More
Living in Connecticut State in 2024-2025.
Is there anything online that I can show my ex-wife that will explain to her her obligations to paying the children's expenses given that she's the custodial parent and she gets alimony and child support and has sufficient funds to pay for everything. The divorce decree was quite specific... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2024
If your ex-spouse is harassing you to share in expenses that you are not required to share in per the order of the court, you should probably hire a lawyer for one or two hours of work to draft and mail a letter to your ex-spouse. The letter should explain what expenses the court order requires... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2024
A Connecticut attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It sounds like you are a student taking law classes. You could check whether there are free sample questions online, either through undergrad courses or sample multistate questions for bar exams. There probably... View More
My husband and I are divorcing. We put our house on the market and it is scheduled to close on 5/1. He was arrested on 3/20 and is in jail because he has a $2million cash bond. Unless he changed the estate plan, I have POA. Can I sign for the closing/deed if he is in jail?
answered on Mar 25, 2024
If you have the original POA, with the actual original signature, and it has not been revoked, you could use it to sign the deed for your closing. You should check with your husband to verify that it has not been revoked, and you should give the original POA to your closing attorney for review.... View More
Really need a birth certificate to get license help please
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
To obtain a birth certificate with your new name after being adopted in New York, you will need to follow a specific process. First, you should contact the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or the Vital Records office in the city where your adoption was finalized. You will... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
In Connecticut, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a legal document that divides retirement assets between divorcing spouses. While I'm not a lawyer, I can provide some general information. Modifying or canceling a QDRO typically requires legal action. If your ex-spouse has... View More
I'm just wondering if there's an emergency or something I don't like the fact that he's there without a car on his weekend nights. I guess he can call 911 but I would prefer he get to the hospital quicker
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
In Connecticut, family law matters such as child custody and visitation are typically determined based on the best interests of the child. The specific details of your custody arrangement may be outlined in your custody order or parenting plan. Regarding transportation for your child during... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2023
No there is not.
However, keep in mind that in the event the state of Connecticut may have a lien for medicaid benefits against your wife's assets, they may be able to confiscate whatever you give her. This holds true for any other creditors who may have claim to your wife's... View More
there is a contempt motion filled on me there is an agreement that has been closed in 2022 but my kids mom filled a motion and i feel I need representation because she has an attorney
answered on Apr 3, 2023
You should search in Justia's online directory by clicking the "Find a Lawyer" button for an attorney who practices Family Law and/or Child Custody in or near the county where the motion has been filed, and then review the attorney's profile to determine if the attorney offers... View More
Ok so if my dad dies and he has no written will but my name is on the house and the bank account with his does it have to go through probate for my siblings
answered on Mar 2, 2023
Joint accounts and real estate held jointly in survivorship do not require CT probate.
However, an estate tax return is due 6 months from date of death, but that is a different issue (See Form 706NT (nontaxable estate) and Form 706 (taxable estate).
Basically i was cautioned to proceed carefully, threatening my relationship with my child
answered on Dec 21, 2022
No! The only authority to dictate how you contact your ex is a court order. Does the court order/judgment have any special terms or conditions? If not, then you are free to contact her as needed. It's called "co-parenting."
I need to make more money in order to take care of the kids - I am a single mom with shared custody. I’m taking a new job. The training will require 5mos where he would need to take them mon-Fri and I could take them Fri-sunday. Then after that I could go back to the 2/2/5 or adjust as needed.... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2022
In my opinion, you should think twice about giving him the children for 4.5 days a week with only 2.5 days left for you. Five months is a long time on this schedule and once you do it, if it happens, it may be difficult to get back what you had.
You should get an agreement together with a... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2022
Yes. In CT the engagement ring is considered a conditional gift. Since the condition of getting married won't be met, then you are entitled to the ring back.
I have a couple of questions so I’ve been having a lot of issues with the babies father and his family . I plan on going to court soon but i am wondering what my chances would be in court . On his side of the family his mother has threatened for grandparent rights but has barely seen her... View More
answered on Sep 13, 2022
You didn't say what you are going to court for. Is there a custody order in place now and you are trying to modify it or there is no court orders yet and you are going to court for the first time.
Grandparents can not get custody in CT unless they meet very stringent requirements. If... View More
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