Malloy Replaces Magistrates

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | July 12, 2011

I returned from vacation yesterday and a lot happened in the world during my absence.  I’m glad to be back to posting!
In the news:
The Family Magistrate system is about to undergo some new changes. Governor Daniel Malloy will replace 4 existing Magistrates (3 Republican and 1 Democrat) with 4 Democrat appointees. Outgoing will [...]

How To Complete A Financial Affidavit

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | June 1, 2011

In Family Law matters, the parties are usually required to complete and submit a sworn financial affidavit to the court.  There is a fillable self-calculating version available online here.  It’s a rather easy document to complete if you know what information is being requested.  A word of advice:  save the blank form to your computer [...]

Visitation Rights and Child Support Payments

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | April 7, 2011

It really irks me when someone who is ordered to pay child support refuses to pay it when they are able.  It irks me even more when the person obligated to pay child support uses the weak excuse that the other parent doesn’t deserve the money.  Sorry, but the money is intended to support the [...]

Securing Child Support Obligations with Life Insurance Policies

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 23, 2011

During divorce negotiations, the person obligated to pay child support is often surprised when ordered to maintain an irrevocable life insurance policy in the amount of the total child support to be paid during the life of the minor child(ren).  The reasoning is, of course, that if the payor dies prior to the child(ren) becoming [...]

Why It’s Important to Learn Arithmetic

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | January 28, 2011

This isn’t exactly The Tortoise and the Hare but it’s got a … Well, what I’m trying to say is that it really happened so it’s not a fable but … Oh heck, never mind.  The darn story is true and it has a moral.
Early in my career as a lawyer, I accepted a court-appointment [...]

Social Media “No No’s” During Divorce Proceedings

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 15, 2010

Social media has become so popular that sites that used to attract teens only have now become mainstays with adults. Unfortunately, some adults don’t think before they post. This is especially true when they are involved in divorce, child support or custody battles.
Gideos Alper blogs on The Men’s Divorce Law Report. In [...]

What Happens When You’re Ex-Spouse Refuses to Pay Child Support?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | September 29, 2010

When marriage ends in divorce and minor children are involved, the non-custodial parent (the parent with whom the children do not reside) usually pays child support to the custodial parent (the parent with whom the children do reside).
I typically hear from people to whom child support is owed but not paid. “My ex is [...]

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 [...]

Does Child Support Automatically Terminate if the Payor is Incarcerated?

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | February 20, 2010

I receive calls every week from people who want information about child support issues. One such questions is, “If the person who must PAY child support is incarcerated, does the child support order automatically terminate?” No, it does not. In order to terminate (or lower) an existing child support order, the inmate [...]

Financial Q & A’s For the Custodial Parent in Connecticut

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

If you are the custodial parent of your minor children (meaning that they reside with YOU), you are likely to have many questions about financial issues such as child support. For instance:
Are there other ways to enforce my child support order?
What is an income withholding order?
What is a medical support order?
How does my daycare [...]