by John Clapp | Sep 9, 2019 | Best Interests of the Child, Shared Parenting Tips
In a recent Connecticut case, the judge ruled for extra father time based on the 16 factors defining best interests of the child. Importantly, the judge ruled that a major change in circumstances is NOT required in order to change parenting time. The judges decision...
by John Clapp | Oct 29, 2018 | Best Interests of the Child
How would you vote on this proposed referendum for Connecticut? “The Connecticut Legislature shall be instructed to vote in favor of legislation requiring that in all separation and divorce proceedings involving minor children, the court shall uphold the...
by John Clapp | May 21, 2018 | Best Interests of the Child
In 2013, a Task Force consisting of over 30 judges, lawyers, family court practitioners and researchers concluded that: 1. “Promotion of shared parenting constitutes a public health issue that extends beyond a mere legal concern.” 2. “Parents who collaborate...
by John Clapp | Mar 29, 2018 | Best Interests of the Child
Child welfare cases and family court courts share an imperative to seriously investigate allegations of abuse and violence, so that children and other family members are not placed in danger In child welfare, parents are presumed fit, and “only after a parent is found...
by John Clapp | Nov 18, 2017 | Best Interests of the Child, Shared Parenting Tips
A three-day Task Force meeting of “family law experts” (i.e., legal experts, mental health practitioners, conflict resolution practitioners, educators, judges, court services administrators, and researchers) reached strong consensus on Shared Parenting....