by John Clapp | Jan 1, 2020 | Best Interests of the Child, Shared Parenting Tips, Your Divorce Advisor
A symposium entitled Reducing Parental Conflict and Risk of Harm to Children will take place at the CT Legislative Office building on Friday January 24, 1-4pm, room 1C. Please pass this information to others interested in shared parenting. Our two keynote speakers,...
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 | Apr 13, 2019 | Shared Parenting Tips
A bill before the Kansas legislature in 2019 says, in part: (c) (1) If there is presentation of documentation or other information by a parent that would support a finding of good cause that domestic abuse has occurred or is occurring, there shall be a presumption...
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 | Feb 4, 2018 | Shared Parenting Tips
A distinguished task force of judges, lawyers, and family court professionals did a great job of defining shared parenting to include parallel parenting. “even in circumstances where shared parenting may appear difficult, depending on the child’s age, maturity, and...
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....
