Category Archives: Child Custody & Support
Can someone be forced into parenthood?
With the recent development out of Alabama affirming that frozen embryos have the same legal status as living children, questions arise about the consequences of advanced reproductive technologies. Part of the problem is that the fast-paced advances in reproductive options for parenthood have thus far…
Divorce and parental mental health
Divorce is difficult, especially when children are involved. One common question that often comes up is who the kids will live with. Sometimes, one parent alleges that the other parent would struggle to raise the kids on their own because of mental illness and asks…
Co-parenting in the age of social media
vSocial media adds a new layer of complexity to the already challenging co-parenting dynamic. Social media platforms can impact a co-parenting relationship in various ways, both positively and negatively. Navigating this digital landscape requires careful consideration and may benefit from a set of agreed-upon guidelines.…
Reviewing your parenting plan as a new year begins
As the new year rolls around, it’s time for co-parents to review and refresh their parenting plans. Why? A parenting plan, essentially a roadmap for raising children post-divorce or separation, benefits greatly from regular assessments and updates and the start of each new year is…
Why are joint child custody arrangements so common?
Child custody cases are rarely a winner-takes-all scenario. Both parents end up sharing responsibility for the upbringing of the children after divorce in most cases, which is commonly referred to as joint custody. It means you are likely to share legal and physical custody of…
2 benefits of joint custody to consider
The concept of joint custody has gained prominence as a viable option for divorced or separated parents. When it comes to making custody arrangements, choosing joint custody can offer numerous benefits for both parents and, more importantly, the children involved. Joint custody, also known as…
3 ways someone’s job can impact Connecticut custody decisions
Many aspects of day-to-day life abruptly change when one parent in a family files for divorce. All of a sudden, a child’s parents may live in separate households, which can create financial and practical challenges for the entire family. There will be more costs to…
Can I pay child support in cash in Connecticut?
Most often, a child support order is issued when a divorce involves minor children, although it can also be issued under certain circumstances. This order ensures that the child’s day-to-day living needs (food, shelter, clothing, education and healthcare) are taken care of. If you have…
Steps you can take if you’re concerned about parental abduction
You know your co-parent would never harm your child. Unfortunately, you’re not certain they wouldn’t take them without your knowledge or permission. That can and does happen amid high-conflict divorces. Sometimes, parents think they’re righting the wrong of an unfair custody agreement. In some cases,…
Can the child decide where to live after the divorce?
When parents who share minor children divorce, they must make important decisions regarding the children’s post-divorce living arrangements. If they cannot work out a co-parenting plan on their own, then the court will have to intervene. Child custody matters can be complicated. If you are…
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