Child Support

Many people wonder whether they can agree not to follow the calculation under the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines.  Some people want to know if they can waive child support, for others,...

In “How Is Child Support Calculated in Connecticut?” we learned that the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines assume that one parent is the custodial parent. But many Connecticut families have a...

A lot of family law terms can be confusing, including the difference between “split custody” and “shared custody.” Split Custody Definition Under the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines, “split custody” is a...

In some states, grandparents have an independent legal right to visitation with their grandchildren.  Read on to learn whether this the case in Connecticut or do grandparents have visitation rights...