When parents divorce or separate, they have more issues to address than spouses who do not share children. Parents have to negotiate arrangements for dividing time with their children and responsibility for them. If they cannot agree on terms between themselves, then...
Child Custody
Who makes decisions about children when parents share custody?
Sharing custody means sharing parenting time. Parents typically have to follow a very specific schedule regarding when they exchange custody. They may have a routine schedule for during the school year and a schedule for the holidays. Some parents become so focused on...
3 important considerations for litigated Connecticut custody cases
During a Connecticut divorce involving minor children, parenting matters are likely to cause intense emotional reactions. While people may fight about property division in some cases, they almost inevitably feel strongly about protecting their relationships with their...
Can one parent move with their children out of Connecticut?
Divorced and separated parents often disagree with one another about many aspects of their children's lives. A custody order is often necessary to clarify how much time each adult can spend with the children, what authority they have over the children and each...
Childrearing tips for grandparents after a parental divorce
While Connecticut courts favor a parent-child relationship, grandparents can still assert their rights to obtain custody and take on the responsibility of raising their grandchildren after a parental divorce. Per state laws, grandparents petitioning for custody must...
2 educational issues divorcing Connecticut parents should discuss
Some of the responsibilities that parents have toward their children take longer to fulfill than others. For example, supporting a child in their attempt to secure an education can last well into adulthood, in many cases. Parents make decisions ranging from where...
When will a family law judge hear a custody modification request?
When families litigate custody matters, the courts may invest quite a bit of time in the creation of a reasonable parenting plan. Connecticut family law judges often have to learn about a family’s parental relationships, employment situations and numerous other...
What divorcing Connecticut parents should know about sole custody
The idea of having sole custody after divorce can be a pleasant one. You might imagine yourself spending all day every day with your children without the tension of your relationship with your ex overshadowing your happiness. For most parents facing divorce or shared...
Custody Myths: children can choose where they live
One thing that you often hear parents express worry about during a divorce is losing time with their children. They want to share custody and have the children live with them at least part of the time. What they’re worried about isn’t just the fact that their ex may...
Are paternity tests accurate?
In the past, establishing paternity could sometimes be very difficult. A man may claim that he believed he was the child's father, but his former partner may claim that it was actually someone else. It could be difficult to determine who got custody time, who was...
