Connecticut Custody Calculator
Understanding Connecticut's discretion-based approach to custody determinations.
Connecticut Shared Custody
Court Discretion
No Mathematical Formula
How it works
Commission rejects fixed formulas
Statute
§ 46b-215a-1
What This Means
- No formula: Connecticut's Child Support Guidelines Commission explicitly rejects mathematical formulas.
- Deviation-based: Courts use discretion to evaluate each custody situation.
- Individual assessment: Support adjustments are made based on circumstances, not fixed thresholds.
Connecticut Resources
Consult with a Connecticut family law attorney for guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Connecticut have an overnight threshold?
No. Connecticut explicitly rejects mathematical formulas and uses court discretion instead.
How does Connecticut determine shared custody?
Connecticut courts evaluate each case individually based on the specific circumstances and the child's best interests.
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