The best interests of a child refer to the circumstances and actions that foster the emotional and mental development, safety and security of the child. Connecticut is one of 21 states that lists specific factors the court must consider in a child custody case before...
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Splitting the house in a divorce
When a couple divorces in Connecticut, the process of dividing marital property can become tricky. One of the hardest assets to agree on is the family home. While the most simple solution is to sell the property and split the equity, this may not be an option if one...
How to enforce child support in Connecticut
Many families in Connecticut depend on child support payments to be able to meet the expenses of raising a child. Ideally, support checks should begin arriving once the support order is issued. However, for many families, this is not what happens. Often payments are...
The marital home and property division in a divorce
Although Connecticut uses the principle of equitable distribution to address marital assets during a divorce, the issue of the family home may be decided based on important factors in the relationship. Children are an important consideration if the court is to decide...
What are the different types of alimony?
Alimony payments in Connecticut can take a variety of forms depending on the couple's financial situation at the time of the divorce. In some cases, the court may grant temporary alimony to support one of the parties during the divorce proceedings. This normally...
Child custody matters in Connecticut
Custody decisions may have lasting implications for both parents and children, making it important to have reliable information and assistance as you deal with the issues. Whether a child custody case results in connection with a divorce or between unmarried parents,...
Joint custody concerns in Connecticut
Connecticut courts can choose to award custody of a child to one parent, two parents or a third party. Matters of child custody are supposed to reflect what is best for the child in any given situation but also account for the rights of the parents. In many cases,...
Connecticut post-divorce alimony modifications
In Connecticut, alimony awards are court orders that must be followed. They are designed to provide for the support of one party by the other's making periodic payments to him or her for a given amount of time. A person who is ordered to pay alimony cannot simply stop...
What are the child support guidelines in Connecticut?
Some parents in Connecticut may benefit from learning more about the child support guidelines set forth by the state's Judicial Branch. The guidelines consist of the schedule, worksheet, principles and rulesthat are used to accurately account the amount of child...
Can you receive inherited property in a divorce?
When a couple goes through a divorce, anything considered marital property is usually divided fairly between both partners. A person's inheritance is usually considered separate property, but there are circumstances in Connecticut where a spouse could receive part of...
