On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Nov 18, 2019 | Child Support
If you are preparing for the end of your marriage and you have a child, you might imagine the formula is simple: the Connecticut parent who does not have custody of the child must pay child support to the parent who does. In addition to basic food and clothing needs,...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Sep 10, 2019 | Child Support
Noncustodial parents are required to pay child support to ensure that their children are properly cared for and to prevent them from becoming a burden on the state. Child support is calculated in Connecticut using a formula that takes the incomes of both parents into...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Dec 17, 2018 | Child Support
For people in Connecticut dealing with family court issues, DNA paternity testing is an increasingly important part of the courtroom landscape. DNA testing is becoming widely popular and accessible in a range of contexts: criminal cases can hinge on DNA evidence, and...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Dec 11, 2018 | Child Support
In Connecticut and many other states, a child support order is based on the amount of money each parent makes. The financial needs of the child are also taken into consideration. For instance, the parent of a child who has special medical or educational needs may be...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Sep 6, 2018 | Child Support
A recent study shows that about 40% of Connecticut households are having trouble making ends meet. Even when parents have a full-time job, average wages do not seem to be enough to cover household expenses. Statistically, single parents have a harder time than...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jul 19, 2018 | Child Support
For Connecticut spouses considering divorce, understanding how the process will affect their financial standing is a significant concern. Aside from property division and the expense of setting up a new household, child support is also an important topic for parents....
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | May 15, 2018 | Child Support
Connecticut couples expecting a child have many exciting things to look forward to. Picking out nursery colors, acquiring all the necessary tiny items and choosing a name are just a few of the many tasks anticipated. The parents of the expected child may not be...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Mar 27, 2018 | Child Support
Working parents have what seems like a never-ending balancing act when it comes to family life, work and financial obligations. At the end of the year, many families anxiously await their income tax return refunds to help cover bills and possibly have a little left...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Feb 10, 2018 | Child Support
The Connecticut family court system dictates the amount of financial support a noncustodial parent is obligated to pay to the custodial parent on a child’s behalf. Should a parent experience a substantial change in financial circumstances, modifications to child...
On behalf of Law Office Of Robert A. Skovgaard | Jan 22, 2018 | Child Support
For many Connecticut couples, remaining together in a relationship is not an option. When children are a part of the relationship, one parent may be ordered to pay child support to help the custodial parent with the financial aspect of raising the...
