Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

Re: How long can she continue to fight for custody after being told NO so many t

It's a toughie. Courts are reluctant to prevent a parent from seeking a change in custody, unless it really becomes abusive. You can start asking for atty fees to combat her motions, and eventually the judge is likely to whack her in the pocketbook, but she'll get several bites at the apple first. If you don't have a lawyer, shame on you.

Re: How long can she continue to fight for custody after being told NO so many t

Although you have temporary custody, it appears your divorce has not been finalized. If she won't agree to the present custody arrangement as part of your final divorce decree then it appears you have no choice but to get a trial date and have a judge hear the case. This is the only way you will be able to finalize this. If you don't have an attorney then you should think about retaining one to bring this matter to some closure.

Re: How long can she continue to fight for custody after being told NO so many t

Custody disputes are difficult to resolve but you do not have reach an agreement to finalize your divorce. If you cannot agree, you need to set a trial date and let a judge decide the custody issue. A judge will not order joint custody if there is a custody dispute. He will give one parent sole custody with visitation for the other parent.

Although your then ex-wife can continue to make motions for modification, courts do not like to change custody agreements without a good reason. If she is making frivolous motions you can request attorney fees.

Bonnie Lee MacDonald

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