Category Archives: Child Custody & Support
How to File for Custody of a Child in Connecticut? 2025
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…
Splitting holiday expenses for the kids with your ex
The winter holidays are just around the corner, and parents everywhere are starting layaways and looking at their kids’ wish lists. Unfortunately, all those special activities, traditions and gifts that are associated with the holiday season can put you under a lot of financial stress,…
Connecticut’s best interest of the child standard
The family courts in Connecticut deal with child custody cases every day. All of the circumstances in these cases are unique. Nonetheless, the law does provide uniform guidance on certain areas, such as the best interests of the child. The law regarding the best interest…
The Most Common Reasons for Supervised Visitation
In Connecticut child custody cases, one parent may be awarded physical custody while the other parent is granted visitation rights. The precise nature of the custody arrangement depends on the best interests of the child. Nonetheless, it is not always feasible for the non-custodial parent…
What if Parents Disagree About Their Child’s Medical Care Needs?
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…
Tips for Your Child’s Return to School After Your Divorce
If you have spent the summer divorcing, then you and your child might be looking forward to their return to school. It can free up your time, which may have been in short supply as you juggled caring for your child with handling the divorce…
Modifying child custody orders in Connecticut
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…
3 concerns about dating after divorce when sharing custody
There are many stages of rebuilding during and after a divorce. Divorcing spouses often need to spend some time healing themselves and learning to live independently again. There can also be an adjustment period when there are children involved. Acclimating to custody exchanges and sole…
Making virtual visitation work when your child is sick
When your child is sick and they’re with their other parent, you may feel helpless. Thankfully, virtual visitation can be a helpful tool in these circumstances, allowing you to stay connected with your child as they navigate their health challenges. With that said, virtual visitations…
How can addiction affect child custody rulings?
Divorces often become quite emotional, especially when spouses don’t agree on what is appropriate for their family moving forward. When there are children involved, conflicts often arise related to parenting time and parenting decisions. There is a standard expectation in Connecticut that adults should share…
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