A separation or divorce can have a huge impact on any children involved.  Veller Law empathizes with the children involved and acts on the child(ren)’s best interests.

Children are affected in many different ways, and sometimes the parents forget.  Veller Law is there to help. Veller Law can determine if specific factors will need to be considered as it relates to child custody in Connecticut.  This can include:

• The best interest of the child(ren)
• The ability of parents to understand the needs of the child(ren)
• History of domestic violence
• History of drug or alcohol abuse
• Child(ren)s preference and other pertinent information derived from the child
• Parents preference
• Child(ren)s relations with each parent
• Parents willingness to encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent
• Cultural background
• History of child abuse
• Mental and physical help of everyone involved

Joint Custody

In many separations or divorces, joint custody is awarded.  Joint custody means that both parents have decision-making rights concerning the welfare of the child(ren), and the child(ren) will live with each parent for approximately the same amount of time.

Connecticut favors this arrangement whenever possible while considering the above bullet points.

Parental Agreements (Non-adversarial)

Parents are free to agree to their own arrangements when it comes to child custody.  Veller Law can work with the parents to draw up the agreement and submit it to the courts.

The final decision is made by the judge but in most cases, the judge OKs the agreement.