On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Oct 14, 2020 | Child Custody
Often, stepparents share many of the same parental responsibilities as their spouses. You may feel like you are an equal parent in the relationship, but this is not the case legally. You can, however, adopt your stepchild under certain circumstances. How can you adopt...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Aug 18, 2020 | Child Custody
After you and your spouse decided to divorce, they may have informed you that they plan on moving from Connecticut. If you two have children, their relocation will complicate custody matters. Even if they’re moving close by, you will likely worry about your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Aug 5, 2020 | Child Custody
Sharing custody of your children is no question an adjustment for everyone involved. As you and your spouse reach a compromise on the topic of raising your children in Connecticut, you may need to facilitate the understanding and acceptance of your children. Your...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Aug 4, 2020 | Child Custody
Going through a divorce in Connecticut is not usually an easy process. There are many emotions that are involved as people separate the life they had shared throughout the marriage. This includes separating their finances and assets, but it also involves separating...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | May 27, 2020 | Child Custody
When it comes to child custody, parents often have a lot on their plate. We realize that the emotional hardships people face due to custody matters are often significant and there is a wide range of topics that arise during custody disputes and problems related to...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Apr 27, 2020 | Child Custody
Divorce is complicated but seeking a custody agreement or order that reflects the children’s best interest is a task that seems almost insurmountable. There are ways to deal with child custody challenges in Connecticut and help your children get through this difficult...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Mar 23, 2020 | Child Custody
There’s no doubt that there’s a lot at stake when a child custody dispute arises. The outcome could drastically affect your relationship with your child. It could limit the time you spend with him or her, and even the way in which visitation occurs, such as supervised...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Child Custody
When you and your spouse decide to divorce there are many factors to consider, but few are important as arranging the care of a special-needs child. The University of Wisconsin released a study that suggests divorce rates among couples with disabled kids may not be as...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Child Custody
The court handling your divorce case in Connecticut can also rule on the custody of your child. The standard statutory provision states that if you have children with your spouse during your marriage, you will have joint custody. Again, it says that you will both have...
On behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Feb 6, 2020 | Child Custody
The divorce process is challenging for a host of reasons, from the high levels of stress associated with ending a marriage to financial uncertainty. However, matters involving kids are very tough for many parents and particularly difficult issues, such as custody...
