Contested child custody cases are easily the most emotional aspect of any divorce case. Sometimes custody litigation is unavoidable but it should never be about “winning.” There are no “winners” in extended custody battles. Here are a few guidelines to achieve the best parenting plan for your child: 1. Understand the language. Unfortunately, some parents…
School is now in full swing and, as a parent recently divorced or considering divorce, you have begun to understand the impact that school has on child custody. This is especially true if you and the other parent live in different cities, states or even countries. In Connecticut and states around the country, a child…
The holidays can be an stressful time of the year for everyone: rushing to get “just the right” gifts, hosting houses full of relatives and remembering loved ones who are no longer a part of the celebrations. While a fun time of the year, emotions often run high. And emotions often run even higher for…
Child Custody in Connecticut is one of the most hotly contested issues in Family Court. A judge has the authority to decide that the child live primarily with the mother or with the father based on what is determined to be in the “best interest of the child.” Here are a few practical tips involving…
Even in the most amicable of divorces, children suddenly find themselves facing a lot of change: dealing with new living arrangements, spending less time with their parents or siblings, and sometimes even attending new schools. Divorce is never easy for anyone. But there are things you can do to try to minimize the impact divorce…
Connecticut Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is an increasingly familiar term, especially in contentious child-custody disputes, and its effects can be very damaging to children, families and targeted parents. Connecticut Parental Alienation Syndrome Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Richard A. Gardner first identified PAS in the 1980s. According to Dr. Gardner, there are three main characteristics of PAS:…