Resolving Custody Disputes in Connecticut
Divorces are often most difficult — and most emotional — when the parents disagree about custody of their children. In divorces involving child custody disputes, a knowledgeable divorce lawyer can help you establish and fight for a child custody plan that is in the best interests of your children.
The Law Office of Giustino Capodilupo
Ridgefield, Connecticut
1-866-644-3769 ∙ E-Mail
Attorney Giustino Capodilupo is an experienced and caring child custody lawyer. You will find our office to be extremely compassionate toward our clients involved in challenging child custody disputes. We also take an uncompromising stance toward ensuring that our clients' best interests — and the best interests of your children — are protected.
In addition to working as a divorce lawyer on behalf of husbands or wives facing child custody disputes, Mr. Capodilupo also serves as a guardian ad litem in the Connecticut court system. A guardian ad litem is appointed by the court in some family law cases to act as the advocate for a child.
Mr. Capodilupo brings his experience as a guardian ad litem to his work as a divorce attorney in cases where child custody is contested — including a thorough understanding of how the Connecticut court system will interpret the broad phrase "the best interests of the child."
The Process of Determining Child Custody
If two parents cannot agree on child custody and visitation, then they must follow the proceedings for a contested divorce. Eventually, if the disagreement stands, a hearing will be held and a judge or hearing officer will make the child custody decision based on evidence presented by both parents and by a neutral evaluator from the Family Relations Office of the court.
- Joint custody is preferred: Under Connecticut law, a joint custody arrangement is usually preferred, unless evidence presented at a hearing shows that joint custody would be detrimental to the child.
- Custody orders for a non-parent: In situations where a grandparent or other relative is seeking custody of the child, the burden is on the non-parent to prove that the child's physical or emotional well-being would be threatened if the parent continues to have custody.
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If you are involved in a child custody dispute — whether you are in the beginning stages of a divorce, are already divorced, or were never married — it is critically important to get practical and effective legal advice.
Because child custody disputes are often so emotional, a knowledgeable family law attorney can help you think through the conflict in a rational manner and with an eye towards what practical outcome may actually be possible to achieve.
At The Law Office of Giustino Capodilupo, we offer all new clients an initial consultation. We are always available to answer your legal questions and provide practical and effective legal representation. To schedule an appointment, contact our offices. Call toll-free 1-866-644-3769 or send us an e-mail.
