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Relocation with children raises significant child custody and visitation issues. If a proposed move involves a child subject to a Connecticut child custody order, a parent cannot move with the child unless he or she has either the other parent's approval or permission from the court.

To obtain sole legal and primary physical custody with limited or supervised visitation, a Connecticut parent would have to prove the other party is completely unfit to parent. Potential issues that may demonstrate an inability to raise a child include: Substance abuse problems. A history of violent criminal offenses.

In Connecticut, child custody, in cases of dissolution of a marriage, is determined by a judge in the Family Division of Superior Court. Judges use the ?best interests of the child? standard in awarding custody of minor children. If both parents agree, the law establishes a presumption of joint custody.

For example, some families may choose to alternate custody every two weeks. Also, some co-parents add a midweek overnight to a 4-3 schedule. The most common co-parenting 50/50 plans include 2-2-3, 3-4-4-3, 2-2-5-5, and alternating weeks.

Teenagers, in particular, may object to being told they must spend specific blocks of time with a parent, even in families not dealing with divorce. As a result, we are commonly asked by clients at what age a child can refuse visitation. Under Connecticut law, there is no fixed age.

Under Connecticut law, there's no fixed age at which a court must consider a child's wishes regarding custody. Still, courts will generally consider the opinion of children aged 13 or older and disregard the opinions of children who are five or younger.