Unmarried parents can often benefit from having clear child custody arrangements. You can help your family avoid conflict and pursue an agreement that prioritizes your children's needs. Even if you have a friendly relationship with your children's other parent, you...
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What are the benefits of joint custody?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Nov 4, 2022 | Child Custody
When parents go through a divorce, they most likely want a custody option that will suit their child well. Custody differs from family to family, and what works for one may not work for others. However, joint custody has a long history of serving benefits to both the...
Where should you swap physical custody of your children?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Sep 12, 2022 | Blog, Child Custody
If you are planning to share custody of your children with your ex-spouse after your divorce becomes final, you should prepare yourself for some growing pains. After all, according to Psychology Today, it can take a great deal of time to acclimate yourself to a...
How do Connecticut courts decide who gets custody?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Sep 1, 2022 | Child Custody
The underlying driver of how courts award the custody of children in Connecticut is the best interest of the child. Courts consider a variety of factors when making this decision. How do courts determine what the best interests of the child are? What does best...
Tips for long distance co-parenting
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Aug 30, 2022 | Child Custody
After your divorce, a Connecticut judge may grant you and your ex-spouse joint custody of your children. However, if you need to move out of state, you may worry about meeting your parental responsibilities while maintaining a parent-child bond. These are tips for how...
How should you approach your children with the topic of divorce?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jul 23, 2022 | Child Custody
Announcing your divorce is difficult, but it can be much more complicated when you have to tell it to the people it affects the most. Your children rely on you and your spouse to care for them, to love them and they may expect that you and your partner cannot ever...
Does your child have a say in his or her custody?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Jun 17, 2022 | Child Custody
If you are going through a divorce, ensuring your child emerges in a mentally healthy place should be your top priority. After all, according to Psychology Today, divorce can cause kids to experience emotional trauma, behavioral issues and even academic decline. You...
Should you swap custody at your ex-spouse’s house?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | May 21, 2022 | Child Custody
If you have gone through a divorce recently, you may be looking for some normalcy. Still, until sharing custody of your kids with your ex-spouse becomes routine, you can expect to have a bit of a learning curve. With luck, your ex is willing to make a good-faith...
Why do custody agreements have right of first refusal clauses?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | May 6, 2022 | Child Custody
If you intend to share custody of your kids with your ex-spouse after your divorce concludes, you may have some concerns about his or her decision-making capabilities. Specifically, you may worry your ex will leave your kids with someone who is irresponsible or...
How may a child’s joint custody plan change?
On Behalf of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy, LLC | Mar 29, 2022 | Child Custody
Divorce in Connecticut could involve negotiating a minor child’s custody arrangements. The family law statutes generally presume that a child’s best interests depend on a couple taking joint custody. Accordingly, the court may award legal custody to both parents, as...
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