ARTICLES

The Abuse of Devaluing - It Will Destroy a Marriage May 26, 2009 Why women allow themselves to be devalued in a marriage, and the steps they can take to reclaim their power and heal their lives. With Sherri Rainingbird, LMFT.

Incest Under Connecticut Law: Criminal Prosecution and Civil Liability February 14, 2010 Incest is a crime, and a civil wrong. Incest is grounds to remove a child from the authority of her/his parents or guardians. A call to draft new legislation that specifically deals with the terrible consequences of incest.

Lawyers Behaving Badly-- Behind the Scenes at Connecticut Family Litigation Firms January 4, 2010 Are financial awards in Connecticut divorce cases based on fairness, or is the emphasis on acting ability?

Should Homemakers Keep Time Sheets? The Definition of "Contribution to the Marriage" Under Connecticut Law December 15, 2009 Homemakers are devalued in Connecticut divorce courts. Proposed solutions and a call to change the law.

Marital Mediation: Using Mediation to Help Couples Resolve Conflict, Ease Communication October 26, 2009 Marital Mediation uses mediation techniques to open and improve lines of communication, helps couples to address areas of friction in their relationship, and develops guidelines that focus on the behavioral changes each person will make in order to lessen future conflict. With Elizabeth Cox, CFP ®

Divorce 101 in Connecticut - The Basic Process Navigating the Judicial Website August 20, 2009 Know the reality of divorce litigation and take control of your future.

Dispelling the Myths of Expensive Litigation What Your Lawyer Won't Tell You: It Takes a Village To Get Divorced December 15, 2008 What every woman should know about divorce litigation before she calls a lawyer.

Mediation and Collaborative Law vs. Litigation:
Hire a Wise Owl, Not a Shark May 1, 2009 Choose solutions to family conflicts, not litigation.

Why Every High School Student Should Learn the Rules of Evidence
A basic understanding of hearsay, credibility, and expert opinions
January 18, 2011

Never believe anything you hear, and only half of what you see. Teenagers should be taught in the classroom to analyze information and to think for themselves. Examples and suggestions for adding basic evidentiary concepts to the high school curriculum.