Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut

My husband and I are legal co-guardians of a young child whom we planned to adopt. She has been with us for 2 years. We are in process of divorce currently. I now plan to adopt this child on my own as my husband has decided to relinquish his part of the guardianship. Because she has not been legally adopted by us, I am not entitled to child support from my husband upon divorce. I would like to know if the legal system willl recognize this child in some way, allowing me to provide for her in a resonable mannor. In other words, would the courts recognize this child while splitting up our assets? I will have 100% of the child care costs and he would essentially be walking away. Is that a consideration?


Asked on 10/12/11, 7:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan Heffernan Legal Group, LLP

I haven't seen that particular issue in the CT courts (and I've been doing this for over 30 years) but my belief is that if he has no legal obligation to the child at the time of the divorce (and he won't if the adoption by the both of you is not finalized) the court will not consider the issue. You will be on your own.

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Answered on 10/12/11, 8:00 am


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