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Updated Jun 19, 2013

Q: Looking for Good Divorce Lawyer    —Plainville, CT

"I am looking for divorce lawyer ,and i found somebody on line.Her name is Lisa j.Cappalli,i was wondering if anybody ..."

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I believe my mother is currently using Jeff Steinburg...however he is more of a family lawyer that tries to get things worked out. Not too much of a shark if that is w...

Hi L., sorry you're going through this. Jeff Steinberg in Hartford is wonderful. The name of his company is Steinberg & Cathcart. You should find it on yellow pages...

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Q: Best Divorce Lawyer in Waterbury    —Wolcott, CT

"I am looking for the top divorce lawyer in Waterbury. Someone with an excellent case winning status."

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Attorney Mark M. Wrenn, 35 Field Street, Waterbury, CT 06702. Telephone # is ###-###-####. He is a great attorney. Does a lot of family work, divorce, custody, chil...

J. Porzio in Waterbury is know to be the best divorse lawyer (I heard, if you're a woman).

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Q: Can Anyone Give Me a Run down on Child Support Battles?? (CT)    —Hebron, CT

"To put a very long, depressing story short, my son's father is a dead beat drunk that really has no part in his life...."

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so sorry you are going through this terrible ordeal. I live in Massachusetts and am not sure exactly how the laws work in CT, but in general, most states have a child...

Here is a good place to start with child support. http://www.jud.ct.gov/childsupport/ If you do not have a support order in place yet you might need to call social s...

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Q: Ex-husband Leaving Child in Car    —Cheshire, CT

"I am posting this for a friend. Her ex-husband keeps leaving either the 8 yr old boy or 6 yr old girl in the car whe..."

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Hi L., This is dangerous in more ways than one. Granted, the kids are old enough to roll down a window if it gets too hot in the car, but they could get heat strok...

The next time he has the kids, tell he to folow them. Then call the police when he does this. It is NOT ok to leave children in a car alone let alone leaving them in...

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Q: For Those Who Are divorced...how Did You Know When It Was Time???    —Thomaston, CT

"My hubby and I have been going through a rough batch. Well a little more then that but anyway...I was wondering...ho..."

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The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be. At this age they will very quickly adjust, but when they're older it will be more difficult. They won't remember it...

Hi D., I have been where you are. I divorced my ex after 10 years of marriage, and many sleepless nights, because I too had small children at the time. I knew I nee...

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Q: Seeking Advise About a Custady Battle!    —Norwich, CT

"I have a beautiful little girl who just turned 1 yrs old and her father and i have been broken up for 4 months now. ..."

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record and take pictures of anything you think is odd and have someone witness every thing. Get a really good laywer and ask for a gardien adlitem. spelling is off but...

Hi M., I am so sorry to hear of all of the difficulties you are going through. I am a 26 yr old mom of 3. Happily married now, but went through a very tough custody...

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Q: Stepmom    —Windsor, CT

"Is there anyone out there who is raising step children and the mother has visitation? Anyone who would like to share ..."

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Hi. I have a slightly different situation in that my DH and his ex share equal custody of their 12 year old son. He lives with us for 1 week and then with her for 1 ...

I have two step-children as well.. Their mom only has visitation and thats when you can talk them into actually going because half the time they want nothing to do wit...

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Q: Advice on Parenting - Problems with Father    —Enfield, CT

"Hi, I am new to mamasource. I have been reading the requests and reponses and have found a lot of great tips and advi..."

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HI there C.- I'm sorry to hear of your situation with the father of your child. He certainly doesn't understand the line you are trying to create. First just le...

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with such Baloney - My recommendations are simple: Get a Lawyer. Set up a Payment schedule, and then a Visitation Schedule. No Pay =...

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Q: Legal Separation    —Waterbury, CT

"Hi, I'm a mother of 2 and still married. I'm trying to get advice about legal separations. There are just to many r..."

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The best advice I can give you is to look for an attorney in your area and get his or her opinion. Before you commit to an attorney make sure you feel really comforta...

Hey C.. I'm so very sorry! I used to work for a divorce attorney in Litchfield County. Connecticut doesn't recognize the type of "abandonment" that Kay mentioned so if...

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