Modification of Custody in Bridgeport Court is a common filing. Just because your child custody arrangement or parenting plan in Connecticut was labeled “final” or “permanent” does not mean that it cannot be changed. After all, as children get older their circumstances are different and Parenting Plans need to be changed. Here is an overview…
A Modification of Custody in Connecticut is one of the most common motions filed in Bridgeport and Stamford Courts. So just because your child custody arrangement or parenting plan in Connecticut was labeled “final” or “permanent” does not mean that it cannot be changed. Here is a overview of a Modification of Custody in…
Connecticut judges take a child’s education seriously. So if a child misses too much school when with one parent the other parent can be awarded sole custody as part of a Motion for Modification. That’s just what happened in a recent case. The mother initially held primary residential custody but during that period, the child…
In divorce courts across Connecticut, including the Bridgeport and Stamford Family Courts, more fathers are being awarded sole custody. Full custody can be awarded at the time of the initial judgment or divorce decree or post judgment if a Motion for Modification is filed. The vast majority of parenting plans call for the parents to…
Here is how a judge will analyze Connecticut child relocation. The relocating parent must first prove: The relocation is for a legitimate purpose; The proposed relocation is reasonable in light of such purpose; and The proposed relocation is in the best interests of the child. If these are established then the judge will consider the following…
Connecticut joint custody is sometimes misunderstood. It is often used too loosely or incorrectly. There are two aspects to Connecticut joint custody. So when creating a Parenting Plan start with these questions: Where will the child live? This is called residential or physical custody. Generally, there are three variations: 1. The most common arrangement is…