Connecticut Parental Alienation Custody Modification to the non-offending parent happens. In fact, a Connecticut divorce judge can (and should) award sole custody to one parent when the other parent engages in parental alienating behaviors. Here is a summary of a recent, high conflict case. A psychologist conducted a court ordered psychological evaluation of the parents….
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…
I have seen a significant increase in the number of cases involving claims of parental alienation in Connecticut. Are there really more PAS cases? I doubt it. Put on any label you want on it. The traditional behaviors that are the hallmark of parental alienation have been around as long as custody and visitation…
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…
Connecticut has created a “special” divorce court, which hears lengthy, contested cases involving children. The court is the Middletown Regional Family Trial Docket (RFTD). The RFTD is designed to decide cases quickly and efficiently. One judge is assigned to the case and presides over all aspects of the litigation. Divorce cases and other matters involving…
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…