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When you get a divorce, there are some hard questions that need to be answered involving money and children. When dealing with children it can be extremely difficult and emotional for both yourself and your children. Your main priority throughout your children's life is that they are supported developmentally and financially. You should always put your children first and ensure that they have the best life possible and that this transition goes as smoothly as possible. It can be hard and confusing, but with the right team standing behind you, it can be easy. At the Law Offices of Rashmi N. Patel our divorce lawyers promise to use our knowledge and experience to help make custody and child support less scary for everyone involved in the divorce.
The Team With The Experience Needed To Help You
You may be asking yourself a lot of questions now that you have to think about the well-being of your children during your divorce. We have created a list of some of our most common questions to help you gain the knowledge you need to feel comfortable.
- How do I determine child support? The state of Connecticut has put together a simple-to-follow instruction book, set of guidelines, and worksheet. Basically, each parent is responsible for the same percentage of child support as the percentage that parent contributes to the family unit’s net financial value. The first step is for each parent to complete a financial affidavit worksheet which can be found on the Connecticut Judicial branch website.
- How is child custody determined? In reaching a custody decision in Connecticut, the court will consider the following factors: the needs of the child; each parent’s ability to understand the needs of the child; the child’s preference and information obtained from the child; each parent’s preference; the child’s past and current relationship with each parent; each parent’s willingness to encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent; whether each parent participated in a parenting education program; and the mental and physical health of all involved parties.
- Is Connecticut a Mother State? Traditionally, courts have favored the mother in custody cases, however in modern times this is not necessarily the case anymore. In Connecticut, both the mother and father have equal standing before the court to gain custody of the child. The court will decide using various factors what is in the best interests of the child, but it will not favor the mother by default.
- Is Connecticut a 50/50 Custody State? Courts in Connecticut often favor a 50/50 split for joint legal custody, but it does not necessarily favor a 50/50 split for joint physical custody. Moving back and forth between each parent’s home can be disruptive for the child and do more harm than good. Instead, the courts might order sole physical custody for one parent, and appropriate visitation rights for the other parent. The parents are not the main concern, it is always in the best interests of the child.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to our team of divorce lawyers . We are more than happy to help you with any questions you may have. At the Law Offices of Rashmi N. Patel we promise to help you feel better about your custody and child support problems. Give us a call today , we are ready to work with you.
Benefits of Hiring a Divorce & Custody Lawyer in Stamford, CT & Beyond
- Custody Law Knowledge: After a thorough review of your case, your custody and divorce lawyer can help you determine what is the next best move forward. Your divorce and custody lawyer can answer any questions or concerns you may have.
- Present Your Side of the Story: If the child custody case has to go to court, then you and the co-parent may each have strong feelings about what should happen. You may find it difficult to articulate and express your side of the story in an eloquent way. Our divorce and custody lawyers are here to assist you.
- Reduced Stress: You are already experiencing a very stressful and hard situation as it is. Adding a child custody case on top of it makes it harder. Not knowing what to do, how to handle things, or not knowing much about the legal aspects of child custody will increase your stress. Knowledgeable custody and divorce lawyers will keep all paperwork in order, navigate the legal complexities, and fight for what is best.
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