I'm 17 by boyfriend is 26 and I just found out I was pregnant. Is there anything legally that cps or my parents can do to him.

If you are not going to get married or live together then you should get a custody and support order from the Family Court in your county after the...

My boyfriend and I had our child in Nashua, NH. We just moved in with my parents in CT. Would I file for custody in NH or CT?

Your question is governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). Under that law, the home state of the child has...

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The answer is governed by the Connecticut Child Support Guidelines. The relevant provision specifies: Section 46b-215a-2 of the Regulations of...

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In general, what criteria determines the Custodial parent in NY? How can I raise my chances of being the custodial parent?

The overriding consideration for the court in determining custody is “best interests” of the child, but what is in the child’s “best interest” is...

Modifying my alimony payments

You can make motion for modification of alimony based on the change in circumstances of your loss of employment. Alimony can be modified unless...

How much will it cost to retain a lawyer?

The price of a lawyer varies greatly based on the rate the lawyer charges and the complexity of the issues in your divorce. There is a provision...

if your husband lives in Connecticut, then you must have the foreign child support order registered in Connecticut in the district where your ex...

My daughter left CT over a year ago

In order to adopt you must first petition for termination of the parental rights of the biological parents. If the biological parents consent to...

Does my daughter need the consent of both divorced parents to travel to Iceland on a school trip?

Once she is 18 she is considered an adult and the custody order no longer applies, although the child support provision stays effective until she...

My soon to be husband wants to adopt my daughter, I would like to know if it is possible and how?

Your husband will not be able to adopt unless the biological father's parental rights are terminated. Adoption is a formal procedure governed by...