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In Connecticut, there is no fixed age at which point a court must consider a child's preference. Still, courts will generally consider the opinion of children aged 13 or older and disregard the opinions of children who are five or younger.

In Connecticut, there is no fixed age at which point a court must consider a child's preference. Still, courts will generally consider the opinion of children aged 13 or older and disregard the opinions of children who are five or younger.

If child is 14 or older, child has the right to choose the custodial parent. If the child is 14 or older, child has the right to testify in court regarding the preference of custodial parent. If the child is 14 or older, the judge may consider the wishes of the child.

Connecticut statutes favor joint legal custody whenever possible. Sometimes it's simply too disruptive for the child to regularly move back and forth between parents' homes to allow for a 50/50 split physical custody arrangement.

Technically speaking, a child has no legal 'right to choose'. ... There seems to be a misconception among parents that there is a magical age (usually 12, 13, or 14) at which a child can choose one custodial arrangement over another. The legal standard used in all states is the Best Interests of the Child.

At the age of fourteen (14), children are free to choose which parent to live with.

Connecticut is one of 40 states that applies the income shares model when calculating child support. ... If the non-custodial parent earns 75% of the overall income, this parent is responsible for 75% of the child support payment, and the custodial parent is responsible for the other 25%.

In percentage of income states, the court bases the child support payment on a specific percentage of the non-custodial parent's gross or net income and the number of children the parent supports. The percentage of income can be flat or varying.

College Expenses And Post-Majority Support In Connecticut And New York. ... Pursuant to New York law, a noncustodial parent will provide support until a child attains 21 years of age, which may be extended by agreement, particularly when the child is in college.

A. Usually, the duty to support created by a child support order ends when the child is 18 years old. However, this may vary from state to state. For example, in Connecticut, the duty to support may go to age 19 if the child is still in high school.

Getting Help from the State. Child Support Program to. ... For more information, call the. Child Support Call Center at 1-800-228-KIDS (5437). ... Asking for a Change on Your Own. State of. Connecticut. ... Gather the forms. Fill out the forms. File the forms with the court. (give the forms to the court clerk) Have the papers served

To modify your plan through the court, you need to file a child custody modification or a petition to change the custody order. Then you and the other parent will attend a custody hearing and present your cases to the judge. ... A parent is moving. A parent's work schedule has changed.

Post-judgment modifications can change many things that have been agreed to or ordered about a divorce. The fact that an order is marked final or permanent does not necessarily mean that it can't be changed. Child custody, child support, and spousal support can all be modified.

Summary. While "final" parenting orders can be made by the Court, those orders are never truly "final" as in appropriate cases, parents can approach the Court to request a change in the arrangements, provided there has been a significant change in circumstances.

A substantial change in circumstance usually means a substantial and permanent change. It cannot be temporary or be caused by something the parent voluntarily did. Some of the factors the court may consider in modifying a custody agreement include: Any difficulties in carrying out the current custody or parenting plan.