Child Custody & Visitation Lawyers in Stamford, CT

Proven Legal Advocacy for Clients in Westport & Statewide

Child custody is one of the most emotionally charged issues parents face during a divorce. Decisions about where children will live, how parenting time is shared, and other significant life matters can shape your day-to-day life and your child’s development and well-being long after a custody ruling by the court. 

The final determination of this ruling can impact all parties involved, influencing schooling, routines, emotional stability, and the ongoing parent-child relationship. Because these decisions carry long-term consequences, it is crucial to have experienced attorneys guiding you through the process. 

Consult a Stamford child custody and visitation attorney at Siegel, Colin, & Kaufman about your needs and concerns. Call (203) 599-3413 or reach us online to book an office, phone, or virtual appointment. 

How Siegel, Colin, & Kaufman Assists Parents in Custody Cases

At Siegel, Colin, & Kaufman, we understand the stress and uncertainty parents face in custody matters. We provide thoughtful, personalized guidance to help you protect your rights and prioritize your child’s best interests. 

Whether you need to negotiate a parenting plan, mediate a dispute, or litigate contested custody, our attorneys can help. We are skilled advocates who can explain your options, represent your interests, and help you achieve a stable and fair arrangement. 

In post-divorce disputes, we can assist you in seeking modifications or enforcement of custody and visitation orders. We can vigorously protect your parental rights while adhering to court policy and standards in this matter. 

Types of Custody & How Courts Decide

Connecticut recognizes two primary types of custody:

• Legal – the right to make major decisions for your child, including education, medical care, and religious upbringing.
• Physical – where and with whom the child will live and the schedule for parenting time.

Custody can be sole (one parent has primary decision-making authority or primary physical residence) or joint (both parents share decision-making responsibilities and/or parenting time). 

Courts decide based on the child's best interests, considering factors such as: 

• The child’s wishes if the child is of age to assist the court
• The parents’ fitness to parent
• The child’s relationship with each parent
• The child’s stability and continuity of care
• The parents’ ability to cooperate

Parents can create their own custody and visitation agreements outside of court. These agreements can become enforceable court orders when carefully drafted and submitted for judicial approval. 

Our attorneys can help you negotiate or mediate such agreements to meet court policy while upholding parental rights.