Matters involving the care and guardianship of children are among the most sensitive and difficult the Probate Courts handle. With no room for error, courts must sort through family and socio-economic issues to determine outcomes that are in the best interests of the children. Probate Courts handle the following situations: removing unfit parents as guardians of their children; hearing the claims...Read More
Court Service Centers are located in Superior Courthouses, and are open in most locations from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays, except on legal holidays. Resources and Services available at most Court Service Centers. What are Court Service Centers? Court Service Centers provide services for self-represented parties, members of the bar, and the community at...Read More
The Connecticut Judicial Branch has long been committed to carrying out the objectives of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Title II of the ADA requires public entities, such as the Connecticut Judicial Branch, to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing equal access to their services, programs, and activities. These web pages have been designed...Read More
The Judicial Branch is committed to providing the public with equal access to its facilities, proceedings, programs and materials, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, or the ADA. A qualified individual is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; someone who has a record...Read More
I am the Fundraising Chairwoman for the Milford Network of Executive Women this year. Our mission is to raise funds for scholarships for women. In that regard we are hosting an event called “I Dissent: A Celebration of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg” on March 2, 2023. This event will be a one-woman, one-act play at...Read More
The Justice Department announced today that Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has selected Tara Twomey to serve as Director of the U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) at the Department of Justice. “The United States Trustee Program plays a critical role in ensuring the fairness of the bankruptcy process — including by providing impartial oversight and protecting...Read More
