Family Law

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 what a substantial change in circumstances for Connecticut child support. For the answer, read on! Motion to Modify Child Support In “How Is Child Support Calculated in...

People often ask, “If my ex-spouse and I share physical custody of our children, do I still have to pay child support?” The short answer is yes. One parent will often pay child...

Updated December 16, 2023 We are often asked “How do I change my child support payment?” The short answer is that there is no automatic recalculation of child support, you have...

Interested in learning how we calculate child support in Connecticut? As discussed in our article "How Does Child Support Work in Connecticut," child support stems from parents' duty to 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...

Many people wonder how Social Security payments work in divorces when it comes to alimony and child support.  Read on to learn more about child support and alimony. Is Social Security Income Considered When Determining...

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...