Child Custody

Long after the divorce papers have been signed, many divorced Connecticut couples still find it necessary to maintain some sort of relationship with their former spouse. The primary reason for this is that they share children. Even after the divorce is finalized,...

Some of the most contentious issues in any Connecticut divorce revolve around the children. Each parent has his or her own idea regarding which parent the children should live with and how the children should be raised. While many parents are able to negotiate an...

Most Connecticut parents are protective of their children. They want what is best for the children, and they will go the extra mile to see that their children are taken care of. For most parents who do not live together, adhering to child custody agreements and...

When Connecticut couples divorce, both parents are typically concerned about the effect the divorce will have on their children. Child custody laws vary from state to state, but the basics are more or less standard. If parents fail to reach agreements on custody and...

Divorcing with children in the picture can be one of the most complicated situations to face any parent. Connecticut residents familiar with this difficult situation can agree that custody arrangements are among the most stressful to negotiate in a divorce. While many...

It is fairly common for people to think of the divorce process as being aimed at equality -- a fair share of the accrued marital assets and so on. It is also common for Connecticut residents to presume this tenet extends to child custody, as parents being given...

For many years, in divorces where children are involved, it has been widely believed that the courts will favor the mother. A new study, which may surprise Connecticut residents, suggests this has not been true for some time, and the times are still changing. At this...

The end of a marriage brings a wide range of changes for all involved. For Connecticut spouses who share children, there is a lengthy period following the divorce in which everyone must adjust to the realities of moving from one household to two. This can be a...

Although you may generally assert alternative legal theories in a case, the law does not usually allow arguing and establishing one position in one case and then asserting an opposite argument in a separate, later case. That tactic was tried by a woman in a same-sex...

Few matters come before Connecticut courts that are more contentious and emotional than those surrounding the care and control of children. Child custody is among the most deeply personal types of law practiced, and those involved often let their emotions overrun...