Palmore v. Sidoti

In Re Appeal of Kindis

Holding=In CT, best interest of child trumps parental rights to children

Question Presented?

Use of racial classification as a factor in custody proceedings violates the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth amendment

Anthony sought custody of Melanie due to changed condition but what was it?

cohabiting with black man allegations Linda not properly cared for Melanie

In Re Cassandra C Holding

general rule in CT is that minors are presumed to be incompetent to make medical decisions. Rebuttable presumption

Custody in CT

in any controversy before Superior Court-as to custody or care of minor children=court may make or modify proper order regarding custody, care, education, visitation and support of children

Custody in CT (flashcard) Sec. 46b-56b

in any dispute to custody of minor involving parent and non parent, there shall be presumption that best interest of child to be in custody of parent, presumption may be rebutted by showing detrimental to child to permit parent have custody

Parte Hearing

one party =government speaks to judge and family is not present