Learn about the child custody resources available to you at the Hartford County Family Court.
Welcome to the fastest and easiest way to find out about child custody law in Connecticut.
How to approach your child custody question depends on your personal circumstances. Most people find themselves wrestling with issues of parental responsibility at the time of a divorce from the child’s other parent. But child custody concerns arise in many other circumstances as well—for example, if a child’s parents never married or if a grandparent or other family member has concerns about a child’s wellbeing.
Here, you'll find clear and accurate information about how to get custody of a child, including:
To start, here are some important things to keep in mind if you find yourself facing a possible child custody fight:
Connecticut courts use the "best interest of the child" standard to make child custody decisions. Specifically, judges refer to Connecticut General Statutes Section 46b-56c which says:
In making or modifying any order . . . the court shall consider the best interests of the child, and in so doing may consider, but shall not be limited to, one or more of the following factors . . . more...