It’s the conversations anyone going through a divorce dreads the most: breaking the news to their children. No matter how perfectly you plan the talk and execute it, your children will still need time to process their emotions and feelings after receiving the life-altering news of their parents’ divorce. While it is true that a …
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Figuring out the best custody situation for your child already brings stresses and heartache. Special needs children can make custody an even more sensitive process. A sad truth in Connecticut is that parents of children with special needs divorce at higher rates. This has a lot to do with the extra obligations and responsibilities placed …
Losing their children is every parent’s worst nightmare. For thousands of families that come under the watchful eye of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, this fear turns into reality. Children can suffer irreparable damage when separated from loving, trustworthy caregivers, so it’s important to act fast to reunite your family. 1. Contact an …
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How to Create a Great Parenting Plan That’s Fair to Everyone One of the best tools you can have as you head into post-divorce life is a thorough parenting plan. Regardless of the relationship you have with your ex-spouse, a parenting plan is crucial. Even those on friendly terms benefit from a plan that clearly …
The holiday season is here, and with it comes the familiar stress for separated and divorced families. As a season of family togetherness, it can be a tough time for children of divorce to cope with. They may think of their friends’ families enjoying festivities, songs, and movies as a complete and happy unit, while …
When you enter into a custody order, provided by you or the court system, you are agreeing to follow the order in its entirety or face the consequences set by the judge. The basis of custody orders in Connecticut is whatever is in the best interests of the child. As co-parents, you can come up …
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You’ve heard that more than 50 percent of modern marriages end in divorce proceedings, but you may be surprised to find yourself becoming part of that statistic. Before you make a final decision, step back and ask yourself these five pertinent questions. 1. Are You Done with Emotionally Unfinished Business? Making the decision to divorce …
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Connecticut, like every other state, allows couples to create a prenuptial agreement before they get married. These agreements set out what will happen if the couple decides to divorce. It may describe who will get what, or which property is marital property and which property is not. It can even address some rights and obligations …
What Exactly Are the “Best Interests” of the Child in Connecticut? When Connecticut courts are hearing divorce and/or child custody cases, they base many of their decisions on a concept commonly known as the “best interests” of the child. While this seems fairly self-explanatory at first, it is important to know exactly what is considered so …
If you are seeking custody of your child, it is important to file your claim with the correct court. A court may only hear your case if it has proper jurisdiction. Jurisdiction is the official power of the court to make legal decisions and judgments and is typically governed by state law. The Uniform Child …
