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Stonington Child Custody and Support Lawyers Protect Your Family’s Rights
There are several different child custody arrangements available in Connecticut, including:
Shared Custody
Shared custody means that both parents share all parenting responsibilities, including the financial responsibilities of raising children. Each parent is therefore responsible for a portion of the following expenses:
- Housing
- Food
- Clothing
- Education
- Medical
- Social
Whether the shared financial arrangement between the parties is flexible or fixed depends on the circumstances of the parties, and how well they work together on parenting and financial issues.
Joint Custody
Connecticut courts make a presumption that joint custody is in the best interests of a minor child, where the parents have either agreed to an award of joint custody or agree so in open court at a custody hearing.
Sole Custody
Sole custody means that the child will live primarily with one parent and that parent will have the final decision making responsibility for the child — although they may consult with the non-custodial parent. Typically, when sole custody is given to one parent, the other parent is awarded ongoing visitation with the child.
Child Support
Connecticut has child support guidelines that set forth the amount of child support to be paid by the non-custodial parent. The chart in the guidelines determines the amount of child support to be paid based on the number of children and the combined net income of both parents. The guidelines also list the reasons the judge or family support magistrate can use when deviating from the chart.
Contact a Stonington, Connecticut Child Custody and Support Lawyer Today
Are you looking for a Connecticut child custody and support attorney who will listen to your concerns and put your family’s interests first? The Bruce A. Chamberlain Law Office has guided Connecticut families through child custody and support issues for over 25 years. Contact us online or call (860) 440-2846 to schedule your case evaluation today.
