PARENTING EDUCATION PROGRAMS - PUBLIC ACT 93-319
Effective
January 1, 1994, the court must order the parties in family cases in which a
minor child is involved to attend a parenting Education Program. Effective October 1, 1997, you are required
to attend this program within (60) days of your return date. Click to see a Brochure from the
Court which explains the program and provides a list of locations where you may
attend these classes. An Order Certificate will need to be
completed by the Service Provider.
You will need to be aware of your return date and plan your participation in this program accordingly.
CUSTODY
Cases that
involve disputes over custody of children are the most difficult for the client
to live through and for the attorney to try.
The court usually will assign a family relations officer and sometimes
an attorney for the minor child to investigate the case and to offer recommendations. There may also be reports submitted by
psychiatrists, psychologists or social workers, either ordered by the court or
hired by the parties.
The court,
based on what it believes to be the best interest of the child, will usually
enter orders of sole custody or joint custody with the children's principal
residence with one of the parties. The non‑custodial parent is usually granted
rights of visitation that, depending on the circumstances, may be either
specific or general.
Please read further into our four-part blog series on Divorce. Other articles cover information pertaining to Divorce Basics, Money, and the Process.
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| Attorney James Flaherty |
Attorney James T. Flaherty practices Divorce & Family Law at Flaherty Legal Group in West Hartford, Connecticut. For information about Guardian Ad Litem services, you can contact Attorney Sandi Girolamo and Attorney Pam Magnano.
