Dori-Ellen Feltman - CT Family Law

05/04/2023

5 Tips For Growing Fantastic Brussel Sprouts!
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Whether you started your plants from seed or have just purchased some at your local gardening center, here are some growing tips for Brussel Sprouts: Plant your Brussel Sprouts in the ground now, when it’s still cool and wet outside. Brussel Sprouts don’t like the heat of the summer, so the goal...

04/27/2023

Transitioning your Seedlings - Next Steps
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Once your vegetable and flower seeds have successfully grown indoors with your heating mats and grow lights, it’s time to set your seedlings up for success! Here are next steps: Transplant your seedlings into larger containers. A general rule of thumb is that when your plant is 4x bigger than the ...

04/20/2023

At What Age Can I Leave My Kids Home Alone in Connecticut? Click the below link.
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Connecticut law does not specify at what age a child may be left home alone. The decision is a judgment call on the part of a parent. The Department of Children and Family Services “DCF” does provide guidelines as to factors a parent should consider before leaving a child home alone. https://por...

04/06/2023

Thinking of a Pre-Nuptial Agreement? 5 Must Do's. Click the below link.
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Prenuptial agreements are enforceable under Connecticut Law. https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815e.htm -36a. Here are some tips to ensure that your prenuptial agreement is done in a timely fashion and has all the elements you believe you need to protect your assets and income or not be...

03/23/2023

Get Those Seedlings Started! 5 Tips For Your Early Vegetable Garden. Click on the below link.
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Now is the time to start some of your vegetables and flowers from seed and to start planning your garden. Some tips: 1. Our garden zone in Fairfield County is 6b. For our garden zone, except for cool weather vegetables such as broccoli, Brussel sprouts and peas, most other vegetables plants should n...

03/16/2023

What to do if DCF Knocks on your door. Click on the below link to find out.
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09/22/2022

Do I have to pay for college if I get divorced? Click the below link to find out.

Parents cannot be forced to pay for college unless they get divorced! As part of any court settlement or after a trial, there will likely be a provision in your court order requiring one or both parents to contribute to the cost of college for their minor children. C.G.S. 46b-56c. But there are limi...

09/08/2021

The 10 facts you need to know about the new Texas abortion law.

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Change in Texas abortion law.

08/05/2021

Easy steps to growing corn at home in Connecticut!
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Growing corn at home is fun and will impress your friends when the plants are 10 feet high! You will need a sunny area for planting – I recommend 4 feet wide and 10 feet long. Follow these guidelines for the best success: Start your corn plants indoors. Buy a plastic seed starting kit at Read More

05/27/2021

Gardening with kids can be so much fun!
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A fun project to do with your kids is gardening.

04/07/2021

Will Child Support Enforcement Take Your Tax Refund or Third Stimulus Check? Read my article to find out.

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Dori-Ellen S. Feltman Top Fairfield County divorce and child support enforcement lawyer can advise whether the IRS can take your third stimulus payment or tax refund if you owe back child support