Child Custody

It can be difficult to maintain the level of contact with your child that you would like after you divorce. Perhaps the court ordered that they spend most of their time living with their other parent. Or perhaps your job takes you away for long periods so you cannot...

After a divorce, a lot of people find it only natural to look for new partners. When you’re a divorced parent of a minor child, however, a new relationship can complicate your custody issues – particularly if your new partner moves in with you. Here are three things...

Parents putting together a custody agreement have to think about potential future challenges. Their agreement can include terms well beyond a basic division of parenting time and decision-making authority. Many families also include clauses that address a variety of...

If your young adult child has announced their plans to marry, it’s understandable that they and their spouse-to-be may not be considering getting a prenuptial agreement. Young couples without many assets of their own and a pile of student loan debt often believe...

Sharing custody is a very frustrating and stressful prospect for most parents. They want as much time with their children as possible and hate the idea of going half a week or every other week between time with their children. Not only do parents worry about losing...

People with children often have a lot to worry about during divorce. Connecticut law technically extends the same basic rights to all parents, but they often worry about unfavorable outcomes during child custody litigation. Parents who have strained relationships with...

You and your spouse are divorcing, and you need to decide who will have custody of the kids. This agreement will detail your child's education, religious upbringing and their food and medical requirements. Most people collaborate with the other child’s parent in a...

When married or unmarried parents of a minor child end their relationship, formal child custody and child support arrangements need to be established by a Connecticut family court. Not so long ago, a straightforward award of sole, primary or joint custody – along with...

In general, when one parent has sole custody, they typically have the right to make decisions regarding their child's travel, including taking them out of the country for vacations (unless there are restrictions specified by the court). When there is a joint custody...

When the court issues a custody and parenting time order, that order is legally binding. This means that unless a child custody modification is approved by the court, both parties are expected to abide by its stipulations. However, life’s circumstances can change...