It's been months or weeks after your divorce, and you have finally landed your dream job. However, it requires you to relocate out of state. Given that you are bound to a custody agreement with your ex-spouse, will it be possible to relocate with the children? Will...
Child Custody
What does the state stance on joint custody mean for you?
Connecticut has thorough and well-developed laws does that apply both in divorces and contested custody scenarios between unmarried parents. These laws will determine the outcome of any litigated custody matters. For example, if the courts have to divide parenting...
Should your teenager get to choose where to live?
One thing that is of the utmost importance during a divorce is making sure that your children are able to live comfortably. You may want to focus on setting up a custody schedule that they’re as happy with as you are. With older children, there may be times when your...
Planning summer vacation with the kids post-separation or divorce
Summer is just around the corner -- and that means summer break for the kids and family vacations. But things are radically different this year: You and your co-parent are separated or newly divorced. How do you plan a vacation when you’re sharing your parenting time?...
These 3 factors could significantly affect child custody during your divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s important that you take steps to make your children comfortable. Unfortunately, there will come a time when you have to make choices regarding their custody. If you and the other parent can’t decide on a custody schedule or...
Helping your young child deal with your divorce
If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have a baby or toddler, you may think they won’t be as impacted by your divorce as if you’d waited until they were older. However, young children still need some explanation and reassurance in a language they can understand. Even...
4 questions to ask when creating a parenting plan
While divorce closes one chapter in your life, you will find that it also begins a new one. New beginnings often bring change, especially for parents. Choosing to end a marriage is a big decision and the element of not knowing how often you will see you children can...
Many changes come with a divorce
When you go through a divorce, you expect that some facets of your life will change. There are some people who won’t think about just how different things might be if they’re divorced and still have to deal with the child custody aspect of things. One of the most...
Reduce your stress in child custody cases
Parents who are going through child custody cases often say that they are under a lot of stress, but it is possible to reduce this stress if you think about the matter in the proper manner. The primary focus of the child custody negotiations should always remain on...
Want to modify a court order after divorce? You may be able to
Certain factors that are involved in your divorce may be modified after your divorce is finalized, depending on your reasoning for wanting to do so. The things that may be able to be modified include: Alimony Child custody Visitation Child support To modify child...
