Child custody in Connecticut is based on several statutes and particularly in the interest of the parents involved.

Parents can reach their agreement(s) serving the child’s interest in custody and visitation.

But the courts in Connecticut consider various factors to award custody to the parents.

Factors considered in Custody:

Several factors are considered by the courts in Connecticut to determine the child custody.

They include:

• A parent’s ability to understand the child’s needs.

• Parents’ interest and ability to involve in the child’s life.

• Child relationship with the parents.

• Parents’ stability and standard.

• Child’s mentality, age, and interest.