by John Clapp | Oct 9, 2012 | Best Interests of the Child
We want to sponsor legislation in January 2013 for the presumption of equal parenting time and to penalize alienating behavior. If you support this idea, leave a comment by clicking on this post.
by John Clapp | Sep 28, 2011 | Best Interests of the Child
Amy writes: “The assumption that the child belongs with the mother with paternal ‘visitation’ is an outmoded model, and I think the courts are moving slowly to recognize this. It is in the best interest of the child to spend as much time as possible...
by John Clapp | Jul 12, 2010 | Best Interests of the Child
Child custody decisions are based on a legal concept of “the best interests of the child,” but interpreting this phrase has been left to individual judges and family relations staff. In 2005 Connecticut passed a law that redefines “the best interests” to include (but...
by John Clapp | Jul 1, 2010 | Best Interests of the Child
Men and women who want to be actively involved with their children report several major issues with Connecticut family court: 1. visitation interference; 2. the use of fraudulent restraining orders as a tool to separate one parent from their children; 3. unrealistic...
