Child custody rights are involved in any Connecticut family law case involving children.  When people have children, they have the fundamental right to the care, custody, and control of their minor child.  This means the right, and also the duty to raise the child well.  When parents split up, and can’t agree on a proper division of those rights, then the parents’ child custody rights must be defined by the Court in a child custody order. 

THERE ARE MANY PARTS TO A CHILD CUSTODY ORDER IN CONNECTICUT 

There a many aspects to a child custody order in Connecticut.  Will one parent have sole legal custody, or will it be joint legal custody?  What will the visitation rights be?  What about holidays?  Where will the child live over the summer?  What school will the child attend?  Who will have final medical decision making authority for the child?

In Connecticut, the Court has the authority to decide who has custody rights for a particular child.  Parents have rights to raise their child, and some other persons might have rights too, like grandparents.

BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD IS THE RULE

There are many factors that come into play when both parties advocate to the Court that their proposed plan is in the best interests for the child. 

CUSTODY CASES ARE HIGH CONFLICT CASES

As one can imagine, child custody cases are often highly emotional, and important to both sides in the controversy.  Thus, it is very important to have an experienced advocate on your side.

WHERE TO FIND HELP  

Attorney Lori Bartinik is Board Certified in Family Law Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy with over 30 years of experience.  Contact her at The Bartinik Law Firm LLC at 860-445-8521.