Ridgefield, Connecticut, Child Custody and Visitation Lawyer
Child Custody ∙ Visitation ∙ Modification
While most cases involving children are resolved with custody being awarded jointly to them, sometimes these issues become contentious. The family relations office of the Connecticut Superior Court can be quite helpful in resolving custody and visitation issues between the parents by mediation and other conciliatory processes.
At GILL Law Practice, we help clients effectively and efficiently deal with child custody and visitation issues. Whether parents were married or not, it is important that these issues are dealt with in a manner that ensures the best interests of the children. Attorney Harry Gill can explain your rights and options, allowing you to make informed decisions. Contact our Danbury office today to learn more about the services we offer.
Whether or not a matter is litigated, the court may assign parental responsibility for raising the children to the parents jointly, or may award custody to either parent or to a third party, based on the court's best judgment.
In making or modifying any order related to custody and visitation, the court shall consider the best interests of the child, and in doing so may consider, but shall not be limited to, a number of factors, including:
- Temperament and developmental needs of the child
- The capacity and the disposition of the parents to understand and meet the needs of the child
- Any relevant and material information obtained from the child, including the informed preferences of the child
- The wishes of the child's parents as to custody
- The past and current interaction and relationship of the child with each parent, the child's siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the best interests of the child.
There are several other statutory factors that the court may consider, but is not required to assign any particular weight to any of the factors that it considers. During a consultation with attorney Harry Gill, you can learn more about the specifics of these factors and how they may apply in your situation. We also handle the post-divorce modification of child custody and visitation orders.
To further discuss your child custody questions or parenting time concerns, contact the office of GILL Law Practice today to schedule your free 30-minute initial consultation.
GILL Law Practice
38-B Grove Street
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: 203-438-4449
Fax: 203-431-7839