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 [...]

Establishing Paternity in Connecticut

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | May 5, 2011

One of the more interesting roles I play in my law practice is the role of Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) in Family Court. Regular readers of this blog may recall a story I posted last year about one of the more interesting experiences I had in court during a paternity proceeding.  As I was [...]

It’s All About the Timing

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | March 3, 2010

I was purging the office file cabinets of closed cases today and one of the files jogged my memory about a case I participated in a few years ago. As an attorney, it is always important to maintain professional decorum in court. In other words, spontaneous laughter by a lawyer listening to a [...]