How do u go aloud filing for a separation?

Under Connecticut law, there is an option to obtain a judgment of legal separation. The process is virtually the same as filing for divorce. All...

I live in Jamaica and my wife lives in North Carolina. We've been separated for 6 months, what do I need to do to get a divorce?

If you want the divorce you should also look at the law in Jamaica, since it may have jurisdiction. Usually you can get a divorce in the place you...

Will I ever get any child support?

The court in Connecticut retains jurisdiction over child support for as long as at least one of the parents or the child live in the state. This...

Can DCF or court(judge) or my boyfriend have the right to make me sign joint custody papers. I'm not agreeing to sign (mom)

Nobody can make you agree to joint custody. You have to file a motion for a custody order in Superior Court. in the motion you can ask for sole...

What happens now with visitation?

If he did not go to the hearing for his own motion, then the court most likely marked the motion "off" or had it dismissed. You may be able to see...

Can my sixteen year old son date a 20 year old young lady and get married

The legal age for marriage in Connecticut is 18. If you are under age 18, you need to obtain parental consent. If under age 16, consent must also...

Generally, the wishes of the child are considered by the court to the extent those wishes are communicated to the guardian ad litem or to the...

If your mother is unable to attend because she mentally disability or is otherwise legally incompetent, then she should not be in the case as a...

Am I in violation of the ex parte order?

The "ex parte" order is almost always a temporary order that only is in effect until a specified hearing date. You are required to abide by the...

If you get locked up for non-payment of child support in CT do you get credit to your child support for every day in jail?

You are responsible for the full amount of each payment required by the child support order until the order is terminated or modified - no credit...