How to Fill Out the Connecticut Custody Application Online
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Filling In Each Section
The Connecticut Custody Application contains several required fields. Complete each section carefully:
1. Start with the applicant information, including the blanks shown below:
2. Next, fill in the relationship and request fields: A copy of a birth certificate, children, The respondents are the, Mother, Father, Grandparent, Other Specify, I want Select one, custody of the child or children, visitation rights with the child, Attach additional sheets if, Child's name First middle last, Date of birth, Names of parents or guardians, and Connecticut has the authority to.
3. This section covers: The child or children and at least, No other state has an interest in, and Page of. Complete all blanks.
4. Complete the financial section: State of Connecticut, Financial Support Select one, HUSKY Health Insurance Select one, Yes, Do not know, If you checked yes for Financial, The applicant respondent or any, Connecticut Select one, Yes City or town, Do not know, If you checked yes send a copy of, Claim for Relief, and For Custody The Applicant asks the. Take your time with each blank in this section.
5. For the final section, complete: Joint legal custody, A parenting responsibility plan, children, Regarding physical custody, Primary residence with, A parental physical access, Regarding child support If custody, Child Support, An order for the educational, For Visitation The Applicant asks, Signature of Applicant or, Print name of person signing at, Date signed, and Address. An incomplete form may be rejected by the court.
Review all fields before submitting. Double-check the Child Support section to avoid errors.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Form JD-FM-161
What is the Connecticut Custody Application Form?
Form JD-FM-161 is the official Connecticut Superior Court document used to apply for child custody or visitation rights. It is required in all Connecticut Family Division custody proceedings and is also called the CT Custody Application or Connecticut child custody form.
Who can file a Connecticut Custody Application?
Parents, legal guardians, and certain third parties (such as grandparents) who have a significant relationship with the child may file this form. The applicant must demonstrate Connecticut jurisdiction over the case.
What documents do I need with Form JD-FM-161?
You typically need the child's birth certificate, any existing custody or visitation orders, and documentation proving your legal relationship to the child. If paternity is not listed on the birth certificate, include a signed acknowledgment or court order. For additional parental documentation, see the Affidavit of Parental Rights Form.
Where do I file the completed Connecticut Custody Application?
Submit the signed form at the clerk's office of your local Connecticut Superior Court, Family Division. Keep a copy for your records. For child support matters, see the Agreed Motion to Terminate Child Support.