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Disputes over child custody are confusing, stressful, and all around overwhelming. As a parent, it is important that you know that you have rights under Connecticut law. At Stanger Stanfield Law, our experienced West Hartford child custody lawyers will work aggressively to protect your parental rights. We understand that nothing should come before your relationship with your kids. If you have any questions or concerns about child custody rights, child visitation rights, child custody modifications, or child support enforcement, please contact our Connecticut family law attorneys today.
Understanding Child Custody in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the state’s ‘Best Interests of the Child’ legal standard governs child custody issues. Essentially, this means that Connecticut family law courts make child custody decisions based on their view of what will be best for the child. To figure out which custody arrangement is best for the child, state family law courts use a comprehensive analysis. Courts will consider everything from the child’s physical safety and psychological health to their emotional well-being and social development. The specific factors that courts consider include:
- The developmental needs of the child in question;
- Each parent’s capacity to provide a healthy, stable environment;
- Each parent’s past relationship with the child;
- Any history of adverse information, including domestic violence or substance abuse; and
- Any other factors that the court deems relevant to reach the best resolution.
We Provide a Full Array of Child Custody Legal Services
Our Connecticut family law attorneys have deep experience handling complex child custody cases. We are proud to provide a full range of child custody and child visitation legal services to parents across the state. We handle the following types of cases:
- Child custody disputes;
- Child visitation disputes;
- Child custody mediations;
- Negotiation of collaborative child time-sharing schedules;
- Modifications to child custody orders and agreements;
- Enforcement of child custody orders and agreements; and
- Enforcement of child support obligations.
One of the primary things that sets our child custody attorneys apart is that we truly understand how sensitive these types of cases can be for Connecticut families. Our law firm always works closely with our clients to help them reach the best possible solution. We know that it is important for you to keep a close, positive relationship with your family. At the same time, our attorneys also understand that you need to be able to protect your parental rights. We are always ready to provide you with the aggressive legal representation that you deserve.
Contact Our Connecticut Child Custody Lawyers Today
At Stanger Stanfield Law, LLC, our Connecticut child custody attorneys have the skills and experience to protect your parental rights. If you need legal help with your child custody or child visitation case, please contact us today. From our office in West Hartford, we represent parents throughout the state of Connecticut, including in Hartford, Manchester, New Britain, Enfield, Middletown, and Bristol.