Relocating out of the country with sole custody and NCP has no visitation .

If you have sole custody and there is no visitation order, then you can notify him when you move. If you are receiving child support, you would...

Maintenance in the divorce

Maintenance may or may not be awarded at the time the final judgment of divorce is entered. Temporary maintenance is awarded after the divorce if...

How to terminate parental rights

The mother has to file a petition to terminate her parental rights. This is usually done in the context of an adoption. Once parental rights are...

Do I have to start paying child support even if we are no legally divorce ?

There is an obligation to support your son whether you live together or not. She has to go to court to get an order establishing first that she...

I am 16 but got pregnant when I was 15 and my boyfriend was 20. Can he get in trouble even if my parents do not press charges?

An adult having sex with a person under the age of consent (17 in Connecticut) is a felony, and your boyfriend can be prosecuted whether you or...

My daughter wants to adopt our family friends 2 year old son. The mother is in jail and he is in foster care. We live in Ct.

First, the mother must agree terminate their parental rights. Second, the father must agree to the adoption or agree to terminate his rights as...

Is it possible to marry a woman who is already legally married in the Philippines?

It is a crime to marry someone who is already married. The second marriage is void, and bigamy is a felony. I have come across the issue about...

Divorce settlement and tax implications

A property settlement (equitable distribution of marital assets) is not taxable. But if it is paid in installments, the IRS may look at it as...

The standard for a restraining order in Connecticut is physical violence or the threat of imminent physical violence. The standard for renewal is...

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What are the odds of receiving maintence support and child support?

Whether you receive maintenance depends on a number of factors, mainly the length of the marriage and whether you are self-supporting or capable of...