Moving on after a separation or divorce is a natural part of the healing process. However, when children are involved, the introduction of a new romantic partner can introduce complexities to one’s situation, particularly regarding child custody arrangements. The...
Child Custody
The key components for co-parenting success
Co-parenting after a separation or divorce has its challenges. Even though there is no longer a marital partnership, former couples who share children must maintain some sort of relationship. It's crucial to understand that, despite personal feelings, fostering a...
What does the court consider parental interference?
Divorce takes an emotional toll on everyone involved. It doesn’t get any easier when children are involved. In this case, parents must work out a parenting plan that takes into account the best interests of the child. When a parenting plan is adopted by the court, it...
What is virtual visitation?
It can be difficult to maintain the level of contact with your child that you would like after you divorce. Perhaps the court ordered that they spend most of their time living with their other parent. Or perhaps your job takes you away for long periods so you cannot...
Custody issues and new partners: What to keep in mind
After a divorce, a lot of people find it only natural to look for new partners. When you’re a divorced parent of a minor child, however, a new relationship can complicate your custody issues – particularly if your new partner moves in with you. Here are three things...
This custody clause may increase someone’s time with their kids
Parents putting together a custody agreement have to think about potential future challenges. Their agreement can include terms well beyond a basic division of parenting time and decision-making authority. Many families also include clauses that address a variety of...
Parental involvement in prenups: Where to draw the line
If your young adult child has announced their plans to marry, it’s understandable that they and their spouse-to-be may not be considering getting a prenuptial agreement. Young couples without many assets of their own and a pile of student loan debt often believe...
How to handle holidays and other special days when co-parenting
Sharing custody is a very frustrating and stressful prospect for most parents. They want as much time with their children as possible and hate the idea of going half a week or every other week between time with their children. Not only do parents worry about losing...
Can teens influence Connecticut custody cases?
People with children often have a lot to worry about during divorce. Connecticut law technically extends the same basic rights to all parents, but they often worry about unfavorable outcomes during child custody litigation. Parents who have strained relationships with...
Is it time to make a parallel parenting plan?
You and your spouse are divorcing, and you need to decide who will have custody of the kids. This agreement will detail your child's education, religious upbringing and their food and medical requirements. Most people collaborate with the other child’s parent in a...