Torrington Legal Blog
Staying in compliance with tenant rights laws
As a landlord, there are certain laws you must adhere to while renting out your property. Making sure you are aware of the tenant rights laws in Connecticut will help you to avoid potentially illegal actions while renting your property to tenants. Additionally, being...
Considerations regarding child custody
Parents going through a divorce have the added stress of figuring out child custody. The state of Connecticut encourages parents to come to a decision together, but involvement of the court will occur if they cannot agree. There are numerous factors a judge considers...
What is possession with intent to sell?
There are a range of charges a person could face if law enforcement finds him or her in possession of illegal drugs. Some charges are more severe than others because they include two instances of illegal activity in one. A good example of this is possession with...
Positive life changes following a divorce
When it comes to ending a marriage, many different issues require consideration, from child custody to alimony and property division. People often focus on the negative side of ending their marriage, but there are many positive changes that open up new opportunities...
Is a mechanic’s lien a good way to collect payment?
Mechanics' liens could be an option if you wish to attempt to secure payment for work that you have done, such as construction, technical work or subcontracting. There are also other possibilities that could be more appropriate, depending on the circumstances....
What is the treatment for a concussion?
A concussion can result from a slip and fall, motor vehicle accident or sports injury. Because a concussion is the mildest of all traumatic brain injuries, you may feel tempted to cut your recovery short and return to your regular activities right away. Nevertheless,...
Dividing up a 401k during divorce proceedings
Many of those in Torrington going through divorce proceedings often find that surprises tend to most often arise when detailing property division. Whether or not those surprises are good or bad depend on the perspective of each individual party. For example, one who...
Detailing the one-bite rule
Over the years, dogs have indeed earned the title of "man's best friend." Yet it is easy to allow the comfort and companionship that they provide to overshadow the fact that they are still animals (and thus subject to animalistic tendencies). That is typically why...
Injuries could increase when working with robots and automation
Working at one of the world's largest e-commerce companies has its risks. With increased dependence on the use of robots, warehouses relying on automated order processing can present unique dangers. As reported by CBS News, warehouse employees at one of the top five...
Who keeps the house during a divorce?
Connecticut follows the law of equitable distribution, which means that a family court judge may divide the property you and your spouse acquired during a marriage based on a standard of fairness. While you may find that taking ownership of your house appears fair,...
