Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut
Non Custodial Parenting Rights
What parental rights are unique to the
custodial parent that are not shared by
the non-custodial parent? I have joint
legal custody and liberal visitation
however my ex-wife often claims that
she has rights that I do not because
she is the custodial parent. Where can I
find more information on this topic?
Thank you
Asked on 2/16/07, 1:53 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
Re: Non Custodial Parenting Rights
My guess is you have joint legal custody with primary residence with the mother. If that's the case, you are supposed to share decision-making on big issues (health, private school, major activities), but Mom gets sole decision-making for day-to-day items (can they go to the movies tonight, birthday party at Chuckee Cheese is on for Saturday).
Answered on 2/16/07, 10:37 am