Connecticut Child Support Legal Questions

Always act in the best interest of your child.  If you believe it is in your child's best interest that he be with you, then you can begin the legal process by a simple petition to the Court.  Most court clerks can give you the forms and only a simple statement of what you seek is required to start the process.  You should consult an attorney as the process may involve a guardian ad litem or attorney or your son, an investigation by the Court Support Services office, and other procedures.  There is a high hurdle to get over to get sole legal custody, but it can be done if it is in your son's best interest.... Read More

The State of Connecticut has long recognized the basic duty of a parent to support his or her child.  This parental obligation to provide support creates in the child a corresponding right to receive such support. (See Conn. Practice Series, Vol. 8, Sec. 38:1). There is no such form that a Mother can sign to waive child support from the child's Father.  A Father in Connecticut, however, may petition the court to terminate his parental rights and if such petition is granted, the Father's support obligation would cease.  Furthermore, if a Mother enters into an informal agreement with the Father not to seek child support from him, there is nothing to prevent her from later changing her mind and formally seeking support.... Read More