Custody presumption
Best Interests of the Child Standard
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-56
Custody & parenting time in Connecticut
Best-interest standard; joint custody presumed appropriate where parents agree.
Read the general guide: Custody: Legal & PhysicalEstablishing paternity in Connecticut
Acknowledgment of Paternity or petition in Superior Court.
Read the general guide: Establishing PaternityChild support in Connecticut
Income Shares child support guidelines.
Read the general guide: Child Support & Imputed IncomeRelocation & move-away in Connecticut
Relocation requires showing the move is for a legitimate purpose and reasonable.
Read the general guide: Relocation & Jurisdiction (UCCJEA)Protective orders & false allegations in Connecticut
Restraining and protective orders address custody temporarily.
Read the general guide: Protective & Restraining OrdersConnecticut fathers' rights FAQ
Connecticut follows the "Best Interests of the Child Standard" approach. Best-interest standard; joint custody presumed appropriate where parents agree.
General educational summary of Connecticut law, not legal advice. Statutes and local rules change—verify with the official court source and a licensed Connecticut family-law attorney before acting.