Sen. John A. Kissel Helps Dedicate Regional Children’s Probate Court

September 13, 2012
Probate Court Administrator Paul J. Knierim, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Sen. John A. Kissel attended the Sept. 12 dedication ceremony for the Hartford Regional Children's Probate Court. Children's cases handled in the Probate Courts include adoption, guardianship of minor children, paternity and termination of parental rights.

Probate Court Administrator Paul J. Knierim, Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Sen. John A. Kissel attended the Sept. 12 dedication ceremony for the Hartford Regional Children’s Probate Court. Children’s cases handled in the Probate Courts include adoption, guardianship of minor children, paternity and termination of parental rights.

Sen. John A. Kissel and state officials participated in a Sept. 12 dedication ceremony at Constitution Plaza for the Hartford Regional Children’s Probate Court.

Sen. Kissel, the ranking member on the legislature’s Judiciary Committee, has been a long-time supporter of children’s Probate Courts. The Hartford Regional Children’s Probate Court is the sixth regional children’s probate court to open in Connecticut and the largest one.

The regional court in Hartford serves children and their families in 29 municipalities. Children’s cases handled in the Probate Courts include adoption, guardianship of minor children, paternity and termination of parental rights.

“We all want the best care for our children, and the regional court serves one of the most vulnerable populations of children in the state,” Sen. Kissel said. “It emphasizes family involvement, ongoing support from highly experienced social workers and cooperative planning that involves all parties.”