Child Custody & Parenting Plans

There is a lot of “legalese” in divorce and family law, but many of the “must know” legal terms fall into the child custody and visitation category. It’s no wonder people ask our divorce...

There is a lot of “legalese” in divorce and family law, but many of the “must know” legal terms fall into the child custody and visitation category. It’s no wonder that a common...

Updated December 16, 2023 When we are analyzing how best to help Freed Marcroft’s clients understand how Connecticut courts decide whether a parent can relocate post divorce, our first step...

We are often asked, “Can my ex-spouse avoid paying child support by requesting shared physical custody of our children?"  The short answer is no.  One parent often pays child support...

Updated November 23, 2023 Life goes on after divorce, and changing opportunities and circumstances sometimes mean one parent wants to relocate and move with the kids out of town or...

Updated November 27, 2023 The legal terms “child custody” and “visitation” are quickly being replaced in the Connecticut divorce court system. Connecticut divorce lawyers and judges use terms like “parenting time,”...

Many divorcing Connecticut parents ultimately reach an agreement about how they will co-parent — including custody, visitation, and parenting generally. What happens next in Connecticut Courts? What must the written agreement...

How do you create healthy habits for your children in two households? First, it's important to know that when parents divorce, Connecticut law presumes joint custody is in the child's...

Many people’s key top divorce priority is making a parenting plan that works for their family. Read on to learn more. Kids and Divorce Divorce represents an opportunity for you to make positive changes...

In Connecticut, do grandparents have a right to child custody or visitation with their grandchildren?  Few things are as special, beautiful, or unique as the grandparent-grandchild bond. Many children explain...