You are scared. You have been threatened or abused. What can you do? Request a Restraining Order from the Family Court in Connecticut. Here’s an overview: The person requesting the order of protection (Applicant) must file an Application (found online and at all Clerk’s Offices) along with an Affidavit. The Affidavit must set forth the…
Best interest of child in Connecticut. Spend any time in Family Court and you will hear the phrase repeatedly. But what does “best interests of the child” really mean? Connecticut General Statutes Section 46b-56(c) sets forth 16 factors that a judge may consider when making or modifying orders concerning custody, visitation and parenting plans. Here…
Ideally, there wouldn’t be any conflict between parents – especially in the presence of the children. Unfortunately, sometimes hostility does exist and as a result the exchange of children is problematic. In drafting a Parenting Plan, the logistics of pick-ups and drop-offs is a consideration. If parents are able to “co-parent” effectively – fantastic. They…
It used to be that parents who were active members of the armed forces and deployed were often at a significant disadvantage in custody and visitation cases. However, Connecticut has recently passed legislation designed to minimize the disruption to parents and children caused by deployment. The new law establishes requirements for three different situations: 1….
Before a judge will address visitation schedules for infants and newborns, paternity must be established. Connecticut presumes that the Husband is the biological father of a child born during the marriage. This presumption can be overcome by clear and satisfactory evidence that the Husband is not the child’s natural father. In today’s world, that usually…
I just listened to a great discussion online about Parenting Plans. Specifically, it focused on the following: Elements of a good Parenting Plan; Parenting Plan ideas; and Co-parenting through conflict. The segment is about 35 minutes but well worth the time. Here’s the link: It’s All About The Kids, “Stupid” – Parenting During Divorce ::…