Many men worry about divorce because they have heard horror stories from other fathers. They might believe that they could be at risk of losing custody if they leave their marriage. Stories about loving and involved fathers denied access to their children are quite...
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Tips for co-parenting peacefully
Ending a marriage is a complex undertaking, often especially when there are children involved. As such, it can be difficult to learn how to separate the emotions that come with the process while dealing with your ex when it comes to your kids. In many cases, including...
How can I obtain sole custody of my child in Connecticut?
Parents who decide they want to divorce typically strive to ensure that their decision to end their marital relationship does not have any lasting negative impacts on their relationship with their children. Sometimes, a parent who has long served as the primary...
Sharing holidays, vacations and special events as co-parents
Parents who share child custody almost inevitably disagree about some of the choices concerning their children's upbringing. One may have a more lenient attitude about screen time than the other, or they both may want to spend the same holidays with the children....
What’s the court process like for child custody cases?
When seeking a divorce, the checklist and theoretical outcomes can become a lot to absorb. Below is a simplified breakdown of beginning the divorce process with children and a guide to setting realistic expectations. Divorce with kids Almost every form needed for...
Working out child custody and relocation in Connecticut
Moving out of Connecticut and away from your former spouse usually is not a major controversy unless you have minor children together. Then relocating can greatly complicate your child custody arrangement. In fact, the custody plan would likely have to change to...
How to win your child custody case
Child custody may be one of the most important areas of contention in a divorce. The outcome of this area has a massive influence on how your children grow up and even what kind of adult they grow to be. While there are many different types of custody that you may...
Are fathers at a disadvantage in the family court system?
When a married couple decide to go their separate ways, that decision can throw their finances, their home life and their plans for the future into disarray. For many fathers, this time of uncertainty includes worries about maintaining their relationship with their...
You’ve changed, and so can your child’s custody order
We can all learn from our mistakes and change for the better. That is why the courts in Connecticut can modify existing custody orders. If you want to modify the order to spend more time with your child, you’ll need to prove that your circumstances have changed...
How is child custody determined in Connecticut?
A divorcing couple will likely have to revise numerous compromises throughout their unique process. They must negotiate financial division centering on physical assets, digital assets and debt responsibility. When the couple are parents, however, the negotiations can...