Connecticut cases of parental alienation seem to be increasing. Or at least cases I am familiar with. There are many reasons why a child might not have a positive relationship with a parent. Many times, it is the parent’s own actions or in actions, which has caused the estrangement. It is too easy (and tempting) […]
Here is how a judge will analyze Connecticut child relocation. The relocating parent must first prove: The relocation is for a legitimate purpose; The proposed relocation is reasonable in light of such purpose; and The proposed relocation is in the best interests of the child. If these are established then the judge will consider the following […]
Most parents have unsupervised visitation with their children. But sometimes it is in the child’s best interests that there be supervised visitation. Here are the most common examples leading to supervised visitation: Violence – past physical abuse of a child such that the child needs to be protected from the parent for the child’s own […]
This a pretty common question. Truth is a minor child (under age 18) in Connecticut does not decide when or if they want to visit with a parent. Same is true for which parent they want to live with. A judge always decides. Even when parents agree to a particular Parenting Plan, it is always […]
Unfortunately, this is all too common. A parent shows up late to pick up the child for visitation or drops the child off late from visitation. Sometimes a parent does not show up at all. It’s much more than being discourteous. Both scenarios are harmful and disruptive to the child. Of course, there may be […]
Grandparents in Connecticut may apply to the Family Court to obtain visitation with their grandchild. For a judge to grant grandparent visitation over a parent’s objection there must be two separate findings: 1. The grandparent must have a relationship with the child that is parent-like; and 2. Denial of the visitation will cause real and […]
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