A custody dispute can make ordinary parenting decisions feel like evidence in a much larger conflict. A missed exchange, an angry text or a disagreement about school may seem minor in isolation. In court, however, a pattern of choices can impact how a parent’s ability...
When you face a custody dispute in Connecticut, the court does not focus on “winning” or “losing.” Instead, it centers every decision on one guiding principle: the best interests of the child. Understanding how judges apply this standard can help you prepare, set...
Fighting a custody battle can be an overwhelming, confusing legal nightmare, especially if you don’t have legal assistance by your side while you are fighting. It can be difficult to know where to start with a custody battle, but you should always prioritize the welfare of your child above all else. Don’t be petty and don’t weaponize them against your…
Filing for child custody is an important legal step that ensures your time with your child is protected and enforceable in court. If you are a parent seeking custody of your child for the first time or going through a divorce, understanding how to file for custody of a child in Connecticut should be your top priority. Custody decisions affect…
Having a child can be one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences of your entire life. However, the ensuing custody battle you may have to go through can be overwhelming, confusing, and emotional. Above all, you want to make sure you are there for your child, but that may be easier said than done depending on the situation. A…
If you have a child together, the subject of child custody and visitation rights will most certainly arise during the divorce. Often, the court will encourage an arrangement where both parties come up with a custody and visitation plan that works for everyone involved. Whether the parents are drafting a custody plan on their own or through the court, it…
Parents have many responsibilities to their children. They need to provide them with basic necessities like food, shelter and clothing. They also have to make decisions that help a child develop into a healthy and functional adult. Parents choose what religion their children practice and where they attend school. They also make decisions about children’s medical care. Those decisions may…
Working with your ex to raise the children you share isn’t always easy. It’s imperative that both parents are willing to compromise to get the children what they need. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Co-parents may not always get along. Dealing with an ex who is being difficult in this type of situation can be stressful. Finding ways to deal…
Child custody arrangements in Connecticut are established based on the child’s best interests. Therefore, they can be modified accordingly to suit the current situation if there has been a substantial change in circumstances since the original orders were issued. Substantial changes can include: Parental relocation if one parent moves a significant distance away, making the existing custody arrangement impractical Changes…
As divorcing parents start to work out their property division agreement, they sometimes ask their attorneys how they’re supposed to divide their child’s belongings. The simple answer is that they aren’t. Their possessions are theirs, regardless of which of you paid for them, gifted them or was with them when they picked them out. Dividing your child’s possessions into yours…