Parenting Plans in Connecticut can vary greatly. Some are quite detailed – others just cover the basics. Many people think that a Parenting Plan is really just limited to a custody or visitation arrangement but it is much more than that. So, what are the essential elements of Parenting Plan? At a minimum, every Parenting…
In making orders concerning custody and visitation, a judge must consider the best interests of the child. But what does “best interests” mean? Connecticut General Statutes sets forth the following factors: The temperament and developmental needs of the child; The capacity and the disposition of the parents to understand and meet the needs of the…
It is possible. Connecticut judges will award sole custody if such an arrangement is in the child’s best interest. Sole custody also referred to as full custody may be awarded if the other parent is unable or unwilling to participate meaningfully in decisions affecting the child. It may also be granted to one parent if…
Sometimes after a divorce, a parent feels that the custody order is not working for their child. When this happens, a Motion for Modification of Custody may be filed. For a Motion for Modification of custody to be granted, the judge must make two findings: 1. A modification involves an initial determination as to whether…
When it comes to children, splitting and sharing custody are not the same thing. Shared custody in Connecticut refers to a parenting plan where both parents have equal or close to equal parenting time with the children. The children essentially have two homes. Split custody is in arrangement where siblings live in different households…
Emergency Custody requires a parent to act quickly. There are times when a parent needs to assume custody immediately to protect their child. If DCF has not already filed for Temporary Custody in Juvenile Court then the parent should request immediate custody by filing an emergency motion in Family Court. Here’s how it works: 1….