What’s In YOUR Adult Starter Kit?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 27, 2010

I was in Maine to attend the wedding of a friend last weekend (a trip I enjoyed immensely, in case you were wondering). At a gathering on the eve before the ceremony, a few of us were engaged in conversation with the groom-to-be. After telling us about his job and future plans, he [...]

Same-Sex Weddings in California on Hold Again

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 17, 2010

According to the SF Gate (San Francisco Chronicle):
“A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco issued its ruling without explanation in a short, two-page order that imposed a stay on Chief U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker’s Aug. 4 decision striking down the voter-approved Proposition 8.”
The decision came down on [...]

Same-Sex Marriage To Resume on Wednesday in California

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 13, 2010

Judge Vaughn Walker, the Chief Justice for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, has instructed the state of California to resume issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples at 5:00pm PDT on August 18th. His August 4th decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger struck down California’s Proposition 8 as unconstitutional.
The [...]

How Long Will It Take to Pay Off That Child Support Arrearage?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 12, 2010

I often represent clients in Family Court who are supposed to receive child support but seldom, if ever, receive the checks. Other times, I serve as Guardian Ad Litem for the minor children in similar cases. When child support payments are not made on a regular basis, the back payments accrue and that [...]

Judge Says No To Seven-Year Alimony Rebate

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | August 7, 2010

Here’s an interesting post from the Connecticut Law Tribune:
Judge Says No To Seven-Year Alimony Rebate
The Judge’s decision brings up a variety of interesting questions for divorced (or divorcing) couples with regard to the provisions of their separation agreements. One thing is for sure, motions should be filed in a timely manner!