Law Office of Laurie Gallo, LLC

Law Office of Laurie Gallo, LLC Representation in Connecticut and New York with a focus on family law, personal injury, and criminal defense.

Negligence isn't proven by hindsight; In order to establish that the behavior or action that caused your injuries was ne...
01/20/2021

Negligence isn't proven by hindsight; In order to establish that the behavior or action that caused your injuries was negligent, you'll need to prove that your injuries were foreseeable at the time.

Sometimes people use domestic violence laws to gain the upper hand in divorce proceedings. Fortunately, family court jud...
01/19/2021

Sometimes people use domestic violence laws to gain the upper hand in divorce proceedings. Fortunately, family court judges are aware of this and should be able to separate false claims from real ones. If you have been falsely accused or expect that you will be, get your lawyer involved as quickly as possible.

No matter how much we try to slow time down, our kids eventually grow up and move out of the house. Remember that child ...
01/18/2021

No matter how much we try to slow time down, our kids eventually grow up and move out of the house. Remember that child support payments don't automatically stop when the child turns 18. Child support orders are case-specific and the court needs to be petitioned to update the order when the time comes for the child to spread their wings.

The textbook-standard custody agreement calls for one parent to have physical custody, both parents to have legal custod...
01/15/2021

The textbook-standard custody agreement calls for one parent to have physical custody, both parents to have legal custody, and the non-custodial parent to have visitation rights. Plenty of separated couples have specific ideas about how to continue to raise the kids together, but a boilerplate agreement is as good a starting point as any for commencing negotiations.

Family counselors, relationship gurus, and mediators are a good source of advice when you have a dispute that has not (y...
01/14/2021

Family counselors, relationship gurus, and mediators are a good source of advice when you have a dispute that has not (yet) made it to court. However, once a lawsuit is officially filed, only a lawyer can guide you through the next steps.

Custody and alimony agreements tend to take into account reasonable changes in your personal situation. Retirement, for ...
01/13/2021

Custody and alimony agreements tend to take into account reasonable changes in your personal situation. Retirement, for example, is typically considered a foreseeable event and won't normally be grounds for amending the agreement. However, if extraordinary new information comes to light, it's a good idea to discuss with your lawyer to see if you should petition the court to amend the agreement.

Revealing your final offer to your ex too early in a negotiation can weaken your hand. However, sometimes putting a take...
01/12/2021

Revealing your final offer to your ex too early in a negotiation can weaken your hand. However, sometimes putting a take-it-or-leave-it offer on the table can help wrap things up.

The simple fact is that cash-money can be poor compensation for the loss of things that have no real quantifiable value ...
01/11/2021

The simple fact is that cash-money can be poor compensation for the loss of things that have no real quantifiable value - like the ability to engage in your old hobbies. In those cases, a fresh perspective is recommended along with your settlement amount. It's not just about how much money you get, but what you spend it on to help you fill those voids.

If your settlement offer includes most of what you've been looking for, it would make the most sense to take it and move...
01/07/2021

If your settlement offer includes most of what you've been looking for, it would make the most sense to take it and move on with your life. Sure, there's a chance you can stay at the negotiating table and get a little more - but at what cost?

Those of us who have been stuck mostly at home through the holiday season have undoubtedly consumed a fair amount of tak...
01/06/2021

Those of us who have been stuck mostly at home through the holiday season have undoubtedly consumed a fair amount of take-out food. Hopefully, most of your favorite joints have provided quality service - but in the event that any contaminated food items have caused food poisoning or illness, we're here to help you get compensated.

Spouses tend to want to keep joint bank accounts, but there may be advantages to keeping some accounts separate - especi...
01/05/2021

Spouses tend to want to keep joint bank accounts, but there may be advantages to keeping some accounts separate - especially in second marriages. Among other things, keeping your assets separate can be very helpful when you plan on keeping separate wills for children from previous relationships, or when one spouse has child support obligations and you want the funds to come only from their private account.

The problem with compensation for non-financial damages is that it's nearly impossible to put a dollar number on things ...
01/04/2021

The problem with compensation for non-financial damages is that it's nearly impossible to put a dollar number on things like long-term injuries or loss of priceless items. Monetary compensation will never be a perfect fit - it can and will always be only an educated estimate.

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