Child Custody & Parenting Plans

Updated November 22, 2023 According to the American Psychological Association, Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is when one parent manipulates a child to turn them against the other parent.  Most often,...

Getting custody and parenting arrangements right during divorce is critical for all families with children.  But the situation becomes even more intricate when a child has special needs.  Special considerations...

Are you a parent considering a move out of state with a child?  Relocating can be an exciting adventure, but when you have a child, additional factors must be considered. ...

Are you thinking about relocating from Connecticut with your child?  If so, it's essential to understand the legal requirements before making this decision so that you stay in good stead...

Dating can be a daunting task under normal circumstances.  But what happens when you dip your toes in the dating pool in the midst of a divorce?  Dating during divorce...

There's a lot of legal terminology involved in CT child custody -- which can make a complex issue even more complex to navigate.  One common area of confusion is the...

You may have heard the expression "child's best interest" in Connecticut divorce and custody cases.  But what is the CT court's perspective on what's in a child's bests interests?  How...

Updated December 13, 2023 Child custody decisions can profoundly impact both the parents and, most importantly, the child involved. Specifically, it's very common to wonder about the difference between full...

One of the terms you might hear in the context of your divorce, post-judgment, or custody matter is "parenting coordinator" or ("PC"). Here's what you need to know about PCs...

Even when you understand the difference between joint and sole custody, you may wonder whether a Connecticut non-custodial parent can access their child's medical records.   Otherwise put, when one parent...