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  A Guide to Divorce Mediation and Collaboration

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New Child Support Guidelines

Connecticut Supreme Court issues ruling on the affect of cohabitation clause on alimony

Site Review: New site  provides information about criminal background checks on workers

Article: Mandatory Reporting: Hidden Dangers

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse. Mandatory reporting explained.   References to statutes in all 50 states.

Official summary of automatic restraining orders issued upon commencement of divorce case

Mandatory Parenting Education

The Fine Print: This web site provides general information only and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. Laws change  and differ from State to State. Applicability of the legal principles discussed may differ substantially in individual situations. You should consult an attorney about your particular situation.

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Susan K. Smith   Attorney at Law  Hartford and Avon, Conn.

Family Law: Divorce, Collaborative Divorce &  Mediation    

• Topic Home Page: Connecticut Divorce and Mediation Resources. Links to all site materials, resources, programs, references and statutes.
  
  

• Site Feature: A Connecticut Divorce Primer. The basic nuts and bolts; what anyone going through divorce or mediation should know.

• Site Feature: A Guide to Divorce Mediation and Collaborative Divorce. What are mediation and collaboration? How does it work? Is it for you?

• Relocation of Children by Divorced Parents - A summary and discussion of the Connecticut Supreme Court decision in Ireland v. Ireland.

• Visitation by Grandparents and Other Unrelated Third Parties - Nontraditional Family Issues. A summary of the non-traditional family relationships that have been recognized in Connecticut for purposes of visitation.

• Child Support Guidelines - highlights explained; link to Unkelbach case.

• Pre-nuptial Agreements in Connecticut. Discussion of the benefits of pros and cons of pre-nups. Highlights of the Connecticut Premarital Agreement Act.

Legal Resources for Victims                                                  

• Topic Home Page:  Legal resources for victims of sexual abuse and their lawyers.  Links to all site materials, articles, cases, statutes, recommended links, etc. on topic of civil remedies for sexual abuse victims. Brief bank for lawyers.

• Legal Resources for Connecticut survivors.

• Connecticut's Megan's Law: The revamped statute, legislative history, news briefs, link to registry.

• Site Feature: Remedies for Victims of Sexual Abuse. Article explains types of claims that can be brought, how statutes of limitations work and what to expect in litigation. Connecticut version of the Remedies article.

• Site Feature: State Statutes of Limitation. State-by-state survey of statutes of limitations applicable to civil claims for childhood sexual abuse. Information on statute and resources in every state. A companion to the Remedies article.

• Site Feature: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse. Summary of the major features of statutes requiring mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect. Links to statutes and resources in all 50 states.

Miscellaneous Connecticut Law Articles                            

• A Connecticut Auto Accident Primer. What to do at the scene, after the accident, medical bills, submitting property damage claims.
• Connecticut Orders Allstate to Withdraw its "Do I Need an Attorney?" Campaign by Sue Smith
• An Introduction to Small Estates in Connecticut. Discusses wills, living wills and powers of attorney.
• Guidelines for the Administration of Estates in Connecticut.
  The official Probate Court publication; describes steps and necessary to probate an estate in Connecticut.

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