Do Connecticut courts encourage shared parenting?

by John Clapp | Sep 10, 2023 | Best Interests of the Child, Education, Uncategorized

Cindy Cartier, a lawyer who does divorce mediation, writes “In recent weeks, my phone has been ringing off the hook with folks interested in mediation over litigating their family law issues.  Upon inquiry, many of them are hearing of court cases where the Judges are...

Co-parenting Tips

by John Clapp | Apr 10, 2022 | Best Interests of the Child, Shared Parenting Tips

  How do you effectively parent children after divorce or separation? In this video professionals talk. They know about emotional, legal, and practical issues related to co-parenting, parallel parenting and parenting of all sorts. We have studied the evidence on...

Deciphering Divorce Terminology: Shared Parenting Zoom Talk with Attorney Darcy McCallister

by John Clapp | Mar 30, 2022 | Education

Shared Parenting Council of Connecticut presents a talk with attorney Darcy McCallister. In this video, Ms. McCallister discusses getting divorced in Connecticut and the different processes that people can take to get divorced. She indicates that the default legal...

What’s it Really Like in Divorce Court?: Shared Parenting Zoom Talk with Dr. Norman Klein

by John Clapp | Feb 1, 2022 | Education

Shared Parenting Council of Connecticut presents a talk with Dr. Norman Klein. In this video, he defines the role of a forensic psychologist and recommends never going to court unless you have to. He mentions methods of getting divorced, issues regarding “best...

Common Legal Language in Custody Cases: Shared Parenting Zoom Talk with Maureen Martowska

by John Clapp | Jan 20, 2022 | Education

Shared Parenting Council of Connecticut presents a talk with Maureen Martowska. In this video, discusses how certain states—but not CT—judges give joint custody when parents can not agree. She explains different types of custodial relationships and how custody should...