Immediate Temporary Custody in Connecticut can be granted to a non-relative in Probate Court if certain conditions exist. There are several different scenarios in which a Probate Court can grant Immediate Temporary Custody. However, as a practical matter, it almost involves a situation where the child is not in the physical custody of one of…
Filing for Connecticut Emergency Custody is necessary when a child needs immediate protection. Fortunately, there is a process to get a court order right away, without a full hearing, to ensure a child’s safety. This is called an ex parte order. Here’s the process: Complete an Affidavit. State all the reasons why the child is…
Connecticut cases of parental alienation seem to be increasing. Or at least cases I am familiar with. There are many reasons why a child might not have a positive relationship with a parent. Many times, it is the parent’s own actions or in actions, which has caused the estrangement. It is too easy (and tempting)…
I get a few inquiries a month about the law on moving from Connecticut with children to another state or even another country. In Connecticut, a parent will be allowed to relocate with a child if: Relocation is for a legitimate purpose; The proposed relocation is reasonable in light of that purpose; and The move…
The Case Management Date for a Connecticut divorce is the way the Family Court tracks a case. In Bridgeport Court, it will be a Tuesday. In Stamford Court, it will be a Thursday. There is a 90-day waiting period to obtain a divorce in Connecticut. The Case Management Date will be right after that period…
Parental alienation in Connecticut courts is an increasingly familiar term, especially in contentious child custody disputes. Its effects can be very damaging to children, families and targeted parents. In an extreme cases, it can be grounds to award the non-offending parent custody. Dr. Richard Gardner first identified parental alienation in the 1980’s. According to him,…