Connecticut has created a special divorce court, which hears lengthy, contested cases involving children. The court is the Regional Family Trial Docket (RFTD) and is located in Middletown. The RFTD is designed to decide cases efficiently since one judge presides over all aspects of the case. Once trial begins, the case usually proceeds with few […]
In Connecticut, a Family Law judge hears Restraining Orders. Restraining Orders should not be confused with Protective Orders which are issued by a Criminal Court to protect crime victims. Here is a summary of Restraining Orders in Connecticut Family Court: 1. People. You can only get a Restraining Order if you have a sufficiently close […]
There are three options for couples divorcing in Connecticut: Divorce mediation is a process in which a divorcing couple attempts to resolve their disputes with the assistance of a neutral third party. A divorce mediator is usually an attorney with significant family law experience as well as training in dispute resolution. Many spouses retain separate […]
False child abuse allegations leave the alleged perpetrator terrified. What happens next? When Connecticut DCF investigates allegations of child abuse it falls into of the following categories: Physical abuse – injuries that are clearly non-accidental or situations where the explanation does not match the nature and extent of the child’s injuries. Emotional abuse – includes […]
It used to be that parents who were active members of the armed forces and deployed were often at a significant disadvantage in custody and visitation cases. However, Connecticut has recently passed legislation designed to minimize the disruption to parents and children caused by deployment. The new law establishes requirements for three different situations: 1. […]
Emergency Custody requires a parent to act quickly. There are times when a parent needs to assume custody immediately to protect their child. If DCF has not already filed for Temporary Custody in Juvenile Court then the parent should request immediate custody by filing an emergency motion in Family Court. Here’s how it works: 1. […]