Wolf & Shore Law Group

06/23/2026

When DCF Becomes Involved, Families Need Guidance—Not Judgment

A call or investigation from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) can be overwhelming for parents and caregivers. The uncertainty, stress, and fear of losing time with your children can feel overwhelming.

Our firm helps families navigate DCF matters by protecting their rights, explaining the process, and advocating for the best interests of both parents and children. Whether you're facing an investigation, court involvement, allegations of neglect or abuse, or questions about reunification, we provide experienced legal guidance every step of the way.

You do not have to face DCF alone. Having knowledgeable legal representation can make a significant difference in protecting your family and your future.

📞 If your family is dealing with a DCF matter, contact us to discuss your options and learn how we can help.

06/22/2026

🎓 College acceptance letters are exciting. College tuition bills? Maybe not so much.

Here's the mistake we see all too often: Parents wait until July or August, right when their child is getting ready to head to campus, to ask the court to decide who pays what. Unfortunately, the court system doesn't move that quickly.

On the flip side, trying to figure it out years in advance isn't realistic either. Until financial aid packages, scholarships, and actual costs are known, there are simply too many unknowns.
The best time to address post-secondary education expenses is during your child's senior year of high school, after financial aid awards have been received but before tuition deadlines arrive.
A little planning now can save a lot of stress (and litigation) later.

If you have questions about educational support orders or college expenses in Connecticut, Wolf & Shore Law Group is here to help.

For many families, a child's senior year of high school is filled with excitement: college visits, acceptance letters, prom, graduation, and planning for the next chapter. For most parents though, there is often one additional question looming in the background: Who's paying for college? This questi...

06/19/2026

Connecticut law recognizes coercive control as a form of domestic violence. Read today’s blog to learn how excessive texting, online harassment, social media intimidation, and digital monitoring may support a restraining order.

When most people think of domestic violence, they think of physical abuse. But abuse can take many forms, and Connecticut law now recognizes that controlling, intimidating, and manipulating a partner can be just as damaging, even when no physical violence occurs. In today's world, those behaviors of...

06/18/2026

"I pay child support. Why is my ex using it for ______?"

One of the most common misconceptions about child support is that the receiving parent must spend the money directly on the child and keep receipts to prove it.
In reality, child support is intended to help cover the overall costs of raising a child—including things like:
🏠 Housing
💡 Utilities
🛒 Groceries
👕 Clothing
🚗 Transportation
📱 Everyday household expenses

The parent receiving child support is generally not required to provide an accounting of how every dollar is spent. Why? Because children benefit from having a roof over their heads, lights on, food in the refrigerator, and a stable home environment—not just from purchases made specifically for them. The goal of child support is to help meet a child's needs and maintain their well-being, not to create a line-by-line expense report.

06/17/2026

Did you know our website has a Learning Center?

Whether you're navigating divorce, custody, child support, DCF matters, or other family law issues, our Learning Center is packed with informative blogs designed to help you better understand your legal options.

Visit our Learning Center to explore articles, legal insights, and answers to some of the most common family law questions.

Start learning today at http://www.wolfandshorelaw.com

06/16/2026

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Nothing means more to us than knowing we've helped a client navigate a difficult time with confidence and support.

Thank you for trusting Wolf & Shore Law Group with your family law matter and for taking the time to share your experience. We are grateful for the opportunity to advocate for our clients every step of the way.

06/15/2026

⛳ Wolf & Shore Law Group is proud to be a lunch sponsor of the 2026 Saint Lawrence School Golf Classic!

We are honored to support this wonderful event and the Saint Lawrence community. We look forward to a great day on the course while helping make a positive impact.

06/12/2026

We’re proud to support the upcoming Miss Connecticut Charity Golf Tournament by donating a gift basket for this wonderful event! ⛳🎁

It’s an honor to contribute to a cause that brings the community together while supporting meaningful charitable efforts. We wish all the participants a fantastic day on the course and a successful event.

A special shoutout to Maddi Ruggiero, Miss Yalesville’s Teen for their dedication and hard work. We’re grateful for the opportunity to support this event and the incredible young women involved.

06/11/2026

"We missed the prenup window. Now what?"

Good news: getting married doesn't mean you've lost the opportunity to put financial agreements in writing. A postnuptial agreement can help protect businesses, inheritances, and other assets—even years after the wedding.

Read this week's Dear Attorneys column to learn what postnups can (and can't) do in Connecticut.
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Dear Attorneys, My spouse and I have been married for several years, and recently we started talking about putting some agreements in writing regarding our finances and property. We didn't sign a prenuptial agreement before we got married. Is it too late? Can married couples create an agreement afte...

06/11/2026

Someone finds their spouse on a dating app and suddenly the whole divorce feels like it has a smoking gun.

But once the shock wears off, the real question becomes whether any of it actually changes the case.

In this video, I break down what Connecticut courts may care about and what usually doesn’t move the needle.