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 | Jan 24, 2019 | Best Interests of the Child
This is a major opportunity to influence Family Court reform Legislative Office Building, LOB, Room 2C, 300 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT Tuesday, February 5, 2019 | 10:00AM – 12:00 Noon: Presentation by Experts 12:00 Noon – 1:00PM | Questions & Answers...
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 | Sep 2, 2018 | Best Interests of the Child, Shared Parenting Tips
In 2018, Virginia passed a law requiring judges to consider shared parenting on a basis equal to sole or primary custody. This promises to change the current practice of awarding sole or primary custody in 85% of cases. Do you support that shared parenting should be...
by John Clapp | Jul 16, 2018 | Best Interests of the Child
“What this law does is it mandates that when a case begins — a time-sharing case or custody case — that I start with what’s best for these children is a 50/50 time-sharing schedule with the parents. Then, I take the facts and apply them from there,” explained...
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...
