If your marriage ended in divorce, you may feel a little nervous about the idea of pursuing another romantic relationship. After all, the way the last one ended with possibly a traumatic experience for you. When you also have children and share custody with your ex,...
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Child Custody
My ex is alienating me from my child: What do I do?
Divorce is tough, especially for children. But when children are caught up in their parents’ fights, things can become even more terrifying. Parental alienation happens when a parent’s relationship with their child is strained due to the other parent’s interference....
Balancing support and protection for your children
Going through a divorce is difficult for every member of the family. The conflict between you and your spouse often makes you nervous about the impact they could have on your children. Sometimes, a conflict between you and your spouse does not necessarily mean a...
Co-parenting your college freshman
Sending your child off to college is difficult for all parents. However, when you’re divorced, you need to deal with how you’re both going to be part of that big drop-off trip. Then you need to consider how you’re going to co-parent someone who’s hundreds or maybe...
What pulls parents back into court after a divorce?
Going through a divorce is never easy, and the process can be even more complicated if children are involved. In many cases, parents must go back to court after the divorce is finalized to change their custody or support arrangements. This can be a difficult and...
When is it time to change your child custody order?
It may have been a couple of years since you first set up your child custody arrangement. At the time, your parenting plan may have worked well around your child’s school schedule and your work. Now, life is looking a bit different and you feel you need it’s time to...
Custody: How do courts know what is in a child’s best interests?
If you are like most parents, there is no way you can believe that a random Connecticut judge knows what is best for your children. After all, you are the parent and have been with your kids from the moment they were born. Who could know more about their best...
Should your child live with the primary caretaker?
One thing that the courts consider when deciding how to divide child custody is who served as the primary caretaker for the children. This just means who provided the most daily care to the children when the couple was married. Of course, there are many marriages...
3 reasons the courts might limit your parental rights
When you and the other parent of your children split up, protecting your parental rights is probably your top priority. You want to have access to and time with your children. You may also want to play a role in making decisions about their health care and their...
Your child’s college costs should be part of divorce negotiations
If your child is still in grade school or younger when you divorce, you and your spouse may not be giving much thought to their college education. However, divorce can throw a wrench into college savings. That’s why it’s often wise for parents to negotiate how...