Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

My wife and I are in mediated, pre se divorce proceedings in CT. We have 2 children, ages 12 and 15. The 15 year old (just turned yesterday) has a boyfriend who is 18. My wife and I were in agreement that this was not allowable, however now my wife decided on her own and without discussion or my agreement to allow this relationship. What are my options to make my opinion valid in this matter? I'm beginning to feel the mediation is not working, but neither of us can afford to fight this out with separate attorneys.


Asked on 3/21/11, 4:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

I need more information to answer your question in detail. However, let me say that there are many people who proceed with divorce proceedings without attorneys. I do not recommend that you proceed without an attorney, but that does not mean you do not have this option.

Have you approached this issue with the mediator? If not, you should. Furthermore, if the divorce was filed, then you can file a motion to address this issue in court and with the family relations department of the superior court.

Another option, which is becoming more popular in CT and other states is a co-parenting counselor. This person assists the parties in learning how to co-parent their children. This has become a wonderful alternative to litigating issues relating to co-parenting because instead of a judge deciding something that should be worked out by the parents, the parents are given time to hopefully come to a resolution with assistance.

The government has enough role in people's personal lives, so why not try private intervention?

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Answered on 4/19/11, 5:20 pm


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