Staying for the kids is possibly one of the most difficult subjects that parents considering divorce deal with. Research shows that 7.6 million parents stay longer in relationships than they would have liked because of their children. Of course, there are significant benefits to raising kids in a home with both parents. But what if the marriage is not working?…
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 custody of their children unless there are unusual circumstances. A parent battling with addiction might…
If you are divorcing as parents, then the top priority for both you and the courts will be to settle matters regarding child custody. Perhaps you and your co-parent were able to come up with an arrangement amicably. Failing this, the court would have stepped in to come up with a custody order that met the child’s best interests. However,…
Most people are familiar with what physical custody of the children entails, given that it gets all the spotlight in custody proceedings. Few understand legal custody and what it means when you share legal custody with your co-parent. Legal custody involves the decision-making authority of parents in important aspects of their children’s lives. If you share such responsibilities, your co-parent…
Child custody cases could become more drawn-out and involved than either parent wishes. Achieving a favorable outcome in Connecticut family courts involves making statements as well as providing evidence that could help the cause, and there are several documents that petitioning parents may need to present. The documents may sway the court to award custody to the responsible parent who…
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 responsibility for the children can be a challenge initially. Many parents eventually find that they…
Divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. One common question that often comes up is who the kids will live with. Sometimes, one parent alleges that the other parent would struggle to raise the kids on their own because of mental illness and asks the court for full custody. So what’s a parent to do? Let’s assume you are the…
When parents who share minor children divorce, they must make important decisions regarding the children’s post-divorce living arrangements. If they cannot work out a co-parenting plan on their own, then the court will have to intervene. Child custody matters can be complicated. If you are negotiating or litigating the custody of your child, one of the most pressing concerns you…
There is a presumption of paternity in Connecticut that applies to married couples. If your wife has a child during your marriage, your name automatically goes on the birth certificate unless you take steps to prevent that from happening. Even if you suspected that the child was not yours biologically, you may have bonded with them and enjoyed being their…
You know your co-parent would never harm your child. Unfortunately, you’re not certain they wouldn’t take them without your knowledge or permission. That can and does happen amid high-conflict divorces. Sometimes, parents think they’re righting the wrong of an unfair custody agreement. In some cases, a parent believes they can better care for their child than their ex. Some parents…