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Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Westport, CT and Beyond
Comprehensive Family Law Services in Westport, CT
At Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC, we pride ourselves on being the foremost providers of family law services in Westport, CT. Whether you are in need of a divorce attorney near you or seeking a skilled child custody lawyer, our experienced team is dedicated to serving families throughout the area with professionalism and care. We offer a broad range of family law services, including but not limited to divorce proceedings, custody disputes, and modifications to court orders. By choosing our firm, you're securing a dedicated partner situated right in your community.
Servicing Nearby Communities with Expert Family Legal Assistance
Our reach extends beyond Westport, ensuring comprehensive family legal assistance for surrounding areas in Fairfield County, including Fairfield, Wilton, and Greenwich, CT. Our firm is committed to providing tailored legal strategies that cater to each family’s unique circumstances, no matter their location. If you reside in or around these regions, our attorneys are readily available to meet and discuss your specific legal needs. We understand the nuances of local regulations and use this insight to effectively advocate for your interests.
Dedicated Child Custody Lawyers Across Multiple Areas
Child custody matters can be emotionally challenging, which is why having a dependable child custody lawyer is crucial. Our legal team serves numerous towns, ensuring that we are accessible to clients in regions such as Weston, New Canaan, and Darien, CT. Our approach involves meticulous preparation and personalized counsel, aiming for solutions that reflect the best interests of the children involved. If you happen to be searching for reliable custody legal advice, our established presence in these areas makes us an ideal choice.
Local Family Law Consultations Available
For residents in and around Westport, our local family law consultations offer an opportunity to discuss your case with seasoned professionals. We understand the importance of convenience and accessibility, which is why Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC offers in-person consultations tailored to your geographical location and legal concerns. By reaching out for a consultation, you'll receive a succinct breakdown of potential strategies that honor both your goals and local legal protocols.
Family Attorney Service Coverage Throughout the Region
Our firm’s family attorney service coverage spans a wide geographical area, ensuring that quality legal support is never out of reach. Residents in Fairfield County, including Bridgeport [OE1] and Greenwich, CT, can benefit from our proactive approach to family law. Our dedicated attorneys are well-versed in a multitude of family law issues, offering clients robust representation that seeks agreeable outcomes. Contact us to learn more about how we can assist you in your specific locale.
Contact Us for Family Law Help Where You Are
If you are seeking where to find family law help, Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC is strategically positioned to assist across numerous Connecticut areas. We invite you to contact our office to learn how our experience in family law can benefit you and your family. Our welcoming, informed staff are ready to schedule your initial consultation and guide you through your legal journey with the greatest care and respect.
Proximity and Accessibility with Our Family Law Office Locations
Our central office in Westport, CT, acts as the hub from which we coordinate our services to various locales. We understand the importance of accessibility, hence our commitment to maintaining strong communication links and ease of entry for clients. To meet our team, please reach out directly. Whether you require immediate assistance or are exploring future legal options, our nearby specialists are here to help.
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Have Questions?
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What is the difference between a divorce and a legal separation?Both a legal separation and divorce will change the status of your relationship. However, a divorce will end your marriage, and a legal separation will not. Both terms are similar but the outcome in each is different. In both, the court will divide the parties’ property and enter alimony and child support orders. Unlike divorce if spouses are legally separated, they are not free to remarry. Spouses may elect a legal separation over divorce for religious reasons or to keep certain financial benefits. A legal separation can always be converted into a divorce. Converting a legal separation into a divorce effectively requires the parties to repeat the process they went through to get legally separated. For that reason, legal separation is rare; divorce is far more common.
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What is joint custody?
There are two types of joint custody: joint legal custody and joint physical custody. Legal custody concerns the parents’ ability to make major decisions for their children. Major decisions include health, education, and religious decisions. If parents have joint legal custody, the parents are required to agree on all major decisions for their children.
Physical custody addresses when the children are with each parent. If the parents have joint physical custody, each parent spends time with the children. In some cases, parents may have shared physical custody, which means the children spend approximately half the time with each parent.
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What are the grounds for a “fault” divorce?
The fault grounds for divorce include adultery, fraudulent contract, desertion, alcohol or drug addiction, intolerable cruelty, imprisonment, and others. To get divorced, one party must establish one of these grounds. It is uncommon for one party to ask for a divorce on a fault-based ground.
A party does not need to file for divorce on a fault-based ground, however, to argue that the court should consider the other party’s fault. The court may consider the fault of either party when making alimony and property division orders.
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How are child support obligations determined?In Connecticut, when determining child support, the court is required to consider the Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines. The Guidelines set forth a presumptive child support award for each case based upon the parties’ combined net weekly incomes and the number of children the parties have. In addition, the court may consider a number of other factors, including, but not limited to, the estate and needs of the child, vocational skills and employability of each parent, and each parent’s earning capacity. The court may also deviate from the presumptive child support for different reasons, which can include shared physical custody, coordination of total family support, or extraordinary disparity in parental income. To learn more about the calculation of child support in Connecticut, including high-income cases, click here.
