While the overall divorce rate has declined steadily over the past few decades, the number of couples over age 50 who decide to end their marriages keeps climbing. So-called 'gray divorces' have quadrupled since 1990, according to multiple studies. Divorce can be an emotional and devastating experience for anyone, and it can be especially challenging for couples who have … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Why are ‘Gray Divorces’ on the Rise?
Legal News You Can Use: Do You Know the True Purpose of Alimony?
Alimony is an important protection for some divorcees. If you are divorcing, it might be something you're looking into seeking, too. Do you know how it's determined? Do you have any idea about how much you need? Here's a little more about alimony, so you can understand what to expect. 1. Alimony is decided by the courts unless you and your spouse agree on an … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Do You Know the True Purpose of Alimony?
Legal News You Can Use: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Remind Drivers to be Safe This Year
As the holiday season approaches, it's important that people understand the dangers of drunk driving. That's why Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has taken a stand again this year in Connecticut. The Connecticut branch has spoken out to remind people to be safe on the roads this season, stating that 39 percent of the fatal crashes that took place in 2018 involved drugs … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Mothers Against Drunk Driving Remind Drivers to be Safe This Year
Legal News You Can Use: How do you Know When to Return to Work after a Burn Injury?
Burn injuries are serious. They can lead to infections, deformities and other chronic issues with your body. Severe burns range from the most painful to those that leave you without the nerve endings you need to recognize pain. When you're at work and exposed to fire, hot items or chemicals that could cause burns, you must take steps to stay safe. Those steps could be … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: How do you Know When to Return to Work after a Burn Injury?
Legal News You Can Use: Injured at Work? Should I Make a Worker’s Comp. Claim?
Sponsored Post from Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law Imagine that you're working at your desk. There are no significant hazards around you. You reach up and pick up a heavy box above you, and you suddenly feel a snap along your shoulder. You've been working in the same position for many hours, and combined with the strain of the weight of the box, you're now … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Injured at Work? Should I Make a Worker’s Comp. Claim?
Legal News You Can Use: Are Connecticut Roads Prepared for Winter?
SPONSORED POST by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. Connecticut’s first winter storm of the season in mid-November caught many people off-guard, including the Department of Transportation. Snow blanketed many areas of the state just as people left work. Although the DOT salted the roads, it wasn’t enough. Crashes and stuck cars closed three highways, causing major … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Are Connecticut Roads Prepared for Winter?
Legal News You Can Use: Prepare for Autumn Driving Hazards
Sponsored Content by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. Driving around to see the beautiful fall foliage is a welcome activity for many people. If you are planning on heading out to do this, you must ensure that you are prepared for driving in this season. You might not think of autumn as a season with specific hazards. Here are a few to remember as you head out the door: … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Prepare for Autumn Driving Hazards
Legal News You Can Use: Spousal Support Could be Affected by Tax Law Changes
Sponsored Content by Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law. From property division to spousal support, financial issues have been some of the most significant factors for Connecticut couples going through a divorce. Alimony payments are already a contested issue in many divorces, leading to lengthy negotiations and even court battles. Spousal support issues could become even more … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Spousal Support Could be Affected by Tax Law Changes
Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Splitting Retirement Accounts
Suisman Shapiro Sponsored Post — When Connecticut couples divorce, one piece of property they may need to divide is a retirement account. This might be what is known as a qualified plan, including a 401(k), or it might be an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or another non-qualified plan. There are different regulations for dividing these types of accounts. With a … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Divorce and Splitting Retirement Accounts
Legal News You Can Use: Smartphones May be Causing More Car Accidents
Suisman Shapiro Sponsored Post — Traffic safety advocates believe that smartphones are causing more deadly car accidents in Connecticut and across the U.S., but new federal statistics show that distracted driving deaths actually declined in 2016. What is going on? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, only 448 people were killed in … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Smartphones May be Causing More Car Accidents
Legal News You Can Use: Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Case
SPONSORED POST: To recover compensation in a car accident case, a plaintiff must satisfy the required elements of a negligence claim: duty, breach, causation and damages. Specifically, the plaintiff must persuade the jury that the defendant breached his or her duty of care, resulting in injury, by a preponderance of the evidence standard. Element Two: Breach of Duty As we … [Read more...] about Legal News You Can Use: Proving Negligence in a Car Accident Case