Connecticut Legal Custody Overview Types of Child Custody For starters, child custody is divided into two categories: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody, is where the child primarily lives and where the day-to-day care is provided. Full custody? Connecticut legal custody is often overlooked and even misunderstood. I often hear parents say they want […]
Shared Custody in Connecticut is gaining momentum in the Family Court. Now comes a proposed bill to establish a rebuttable presumption that joint custody and equal shared parenting time are in the best interest of a minor child. The bill stipulates that this presumption can be challenged with “clear and convincing evidence”. If the court […]
There are Standing Orders in Connecticut Family Court. The specific Orders depend on the type of case and must be followed unless the requirements are waived or modified by a judge in that case or the matter involves a Restraining Order. Standing Orders – Trials or Hearings The following documents must be exchanged between the […]
Can you reopen divorce proceedings in Connecticut? It is not easy but in certain situations, it is possible. A non-appearing party may file a motion to reopen a divorce or family judgment within four (4) months. The court will listen to the reason the party did not appear in court when judgment was rendered. Usually, […]
A Motion for Continuance is a request to reschedule a court date. In a Connecticut divorce case, a Continuance filing is fairly common. Some judges grant these motions routinely. Other judges, tend to scrutinize the reasons behind the Continuance – especially if the opposing party does not consent. Judges have a lot of discretion in […]
An initial divorce consultation is a great opportunity to gather information and plan next steps. Some attorneys offer free consultations. But as the saying goes “you get what you pay for.” A paid consultation is almost always the best way to get lots of information and the best advice. Here is how to get the most […]