Divorce statutes and judicial precedents for family law issues are different in every state. In Connecticut, state law determines how parents share their parental rights and responsibilities. State statutes govern the division of overall parenting time and financial...
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Child Support
Can a parent avoid paying child support?
Child support is a legal obligation imposed on parents to ensure that they provide financial support in service of their children's upbringing. Once a child support order is handed down by a state court, those who are obligated to make payments accordingly are...
How is child support calculated in Connecticut?
The divorce process is challenging for the family on every front, especially when making decisions about child custody and determining who will pay child support and how much. Parents often wonder how the divorce will impact them financially and whether they can make...
What if my spouse refuses to pay child support?
Your former spouse has broken the legal agreement to pay child support. Such action means taking away money from your child and you. This is the time to take prompt action with the support of state agencies and your attorney. With these allies, you can pursue options...
Common child support misconceptions
Unless you have paid (or received) child support before, there is a lot you might not know about how it works in Connecticut. Here are three common misconceptions about child support. Myth #1: Nobody pays child support when parents share custody Some people mistakenly...