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…
When both parties have come to the realization that the relationship is over, things can start to take a turn for the worst. Often, both spouses begin to feel bitter, which can turn divorce into a competition. When a divorce becomes adversarial, one spouse may start to try and bend the rules. In Connecticut, marital property is divided according to…
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…
If you and your spouse have decided that you want to get divorced, then you may be ready to move on. Some people feel comfortable dating right away, because their marriages have been struggling for a while. They feel that they’ve already mourned the loss of that relationship and are keen to start a new one with someone else. If…
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…
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…
Longer days and warmer weather mean springtime in Connecticut. Soon, children will be on summer break. This is a great time to create lasting memories; however, without careful planning, co-parents may experience conflicts. Cooperation and flexibility In a couple of months, school will be out for the summer. Creating a summertime co-parenting plan in advance can help prevent scheduling conflicts…
When parents can work together, the child benefits. This is especially true in the midst of a divorce. Determining parenting time after a divorce is key, and a proper parenting plan is essential to accomplishing this. In cases where parents are on decent terms, it may be possible to create a parenting plan outside of court. Keep the proper focus…
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?…
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…