Connecticut Family Law Firm Focuses on Child Custody and Support Issues
Groton Divorce Lawyers Assist With Child Custody and Support Situations
Divorce is typically a very stressful experience, and the most challenging aspect is often issues pertaining to child custody and support issues. For top-notch legal representation in a Connecticut divorce, call Bruce A. Chamberlain, a family law attorney with over 25 years of experience.
Connecticut Child Custody
There are several types of child custody typically awarded in a Connecticut divorce, including:
- Joint custody – Both parents share decision-making rights and physical custody to ensure continued contact with the child.
- Shared physical custody – Each parent exercises physical care and control of the child for periods substantially in excess of a normal visitation schedule; an equal sharing of physical care and control of the child is not required.
- Split custody – A situation where there is more than one child in common and each parent is the custodial parent of at least one of the children.
Child Support
The Connecticut Child Support Guidelines are based on the Income Shares Model. Under the Income Shares Model, the child should receive the same proportion of parental income as he or she would have received if the parents lived together in an intact relationship.
The amount calculated for the custodial parent is retained by the custodial parent and is to be spent on the child. The amount calculated for the noncustodial parent establishes the level of current support to be ordered by the court. These two amounts together make up the total current support obligation.
Contact a Groton, Connecticut Child Custody and Support Law Firm Today
Are you looking for a Groton child custody and support attorney who will put your family’s needs first? The Bruce A. Chamberlain Law Office has guided many Connecticut families through divorce and post-divorce issues, and will do the same for you. Contact our firm online or call (860) 440-2846 to schedule your consultation today.
