Middletown, Connecticut, Child Custody and Support Lawyers
Child custody is often one of the most emotional issues in divorce. However, Connecticut family courts will only be concerned with the best interests of your child or children. One of the issues the court will use to determine which parent has primary residential custody is who will be most likely to provide adequate parenting.
Our attorneys help parents in Connecticut deal with issues of child custody and child support during divorce and afterwards. It's important to remember that you will continue to have a connection with your ex-spouse after divorce through your children. Therefore, it's important to maintain lines of communication so you can discuss issues such as your child's medical care, education, and discipline as well as pickup and drop-off schedules.
Legal custody and residential custody
Legal custody, which concerns the ability to make medical, religious and educational decisions, is typically shared by both parents after divorce.
In the past, moms typically had primary residential custody of children after divorce, while dads had visitation according to a schedule. However, today our lawyers have been successful in negotiating primary residential child custody for dads, as well as alternating child custody plans.
In any child custody arrangement, it is important for each parent not to disparage the other. Children can pick up negative behavior quickly, which is not healthy for the family.
Child support
Connecticut has a basic chart that is used to determine child support payments based on the amount of your income, the amount of your spouse's income and the number of children you support.
Experienced child custody and support lawyer
Attorney AnnMarie Cienava Rocco represents clients in child custody, child support and relocation issues arising during divorce, in paternity action and in post-judgment modifications. The lawyer offers private mediation services and serves as counsel for children.
For more information
For more information or to schedule an appointment with a child custody and support lawyer at our firm, call 860-346-8691 or fill out our contact form.
