Family Law Attorneys Offer Divorce and Child Custody Representation to Clients in Weston, Connecticut
Connecticut Divorce Law Firm Serves Clients in Family Matters
One of the most sensitive issues in a divorce involves child custody. As a family law attorney, Mark M. Kratter helps clients navigate family court and work out an arrangement for child custody that will be in the best interests of their family, particularly for children.
Child Custody
By law, Connecticut family courts may grant joint, sole, or third-party custody. Although the statutes dictating child custody in Connecticut tend to favor joint custody that gives both parents access to a child, any parent can file for sole custody, although courts will typically only order it when it is deemed to be in the best interests of the child. Third-party custody arrangements, such as with a grandparent or sibling, may also be ordered if the court determines the arrangement to be in a child's best interest.
Some of the factors Connecticut courts consider when making custody decisions include:
- The child's needs and each parent's ability to meet them
- The preferences of all the parties
- The child's past and current relationship with each parent
- Each parents willingness to foster a relationship between the child and the non-custodial parent
- The child's cultural background
- Any history of child abuse or domestic violence
- Either parent's participation in a parenting education program
- The mental and physical health of all parties involved
Weston, CT Residents Seeking Representation for Divorce and Child Custody
The attorneys at Mark M. Kratter, LLC serve throughout Fairfield County, including the community of Weston. A divorced parent with custody of his young daughter, Mark Kratter understands the needs of parents and children pertaining to family law matters. Contact our firm online or call 203-678-8135 to set up your free initial phone consultation.
