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...
Child Support
State takes more child support than what is owed
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...
Child support isn’t in arrears until a payment is missed
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...
Subcontractors make child support hard to collect in Connecticut
When a relationship involving children dissolves, many questions surface regarding the care and financial obligations necessary to provide for the kids. Child support is often agreed upon or court-ordered, but some Connecticut parents are still finding ways...
Connecticut celebrity caught up in child support battle
Connecticut celebrities can find themselves in situations that leave their personal lives open to the public. One such athlete, Miguel Cabrera, is in the midst of a now very public child custody battle with a woman in another state. She claims he is not paying...
Connecticut paternity and child support
Expecting a child can be a wonderful and highly anticipated event for the parents and other family members. Preparations for the new arrival often begin to take place almost immediately. Picking out baby names, nursery colors and finding suitable and affordable...
Who determines child support in Connecticut?
Whether you were married a couple years or decades before you filed for divorce, if you and your former spouse had children together during that time, you'll likely have to resolve several issues regarding their care and financial support before achieving a...
Child support guidelines vary by state
Connecticut parents who have ended their marriages in court may be well aware of how emotionally charged situations can become, especially those pertaining to children. Child custody, visitation and support are among the top three issues that often wind up pitting...
Outgoing administration makes changes to child support for some
The majority of divorced parents who do not have physical custody make every effort to fulfill their financial obligations to their children. There are some circumstances that may make it difficult for some parents to make their child support payments. A new federal...
Child support owed by reportedly reluctant adoptive parent
Husband and wife have now divorced, and the mother claims that the ex-husband is attempting to reverse the adoption in an attempt to not pay child support. She also states that the boy has attempted to contact his father; however, his messages have been blocked. The...