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Not always — many cases can be resolved through mediation or collaborative divorce.
Yes, in Connecticut, a divorce decree may be modified under certain circumstances.
Each parent must attend a parenting class that teaches them how to help their child adjust to a divorce among other lessons. Each parent does not have to attend together but must be completed by both parties.
In Connecticut, child support is based upon a mathematical formula, where both spouses' income are plugged into the formula and a weekly child support amount is generated. The judge has the discretion to deviate from the calculations under specific circumstances.
Connecticut recognizes two types of custody: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is where the child lives day to day. Legal custody is decision making authority i.e. education, health care, religion, extracurriculars, among other things. Physical custody and legal custody can be joint, sole, or awarded to a third party such as a grandparent. We help families draft a parenting plan that meets the best interests of the child.
Yes, custody orders or even parenting plans may be modified post judgment. Post judgment allows families to modify an order as their lives change.
A child support order may be modified if the requesting party can demonstrate their financial situation has changed substantially since their initial order.
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