Property Division Attorneys in Westport, CT
Protecting Client Interests in Fairfield County & Surrounding Areas
Navigating marital property division during a divorce can be challenging and emotional. The distribution of assets is a critical aspect of any divorce proceeding, and understanding the legal landscape in Connecticut can help ease the path forward.
At Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC, our Westport property division lawyers prioritize guiding you through these complexities with clarity and foresight. We understand the sensitive nature of property division and its impact on financial stability as you transition to a single lifestyle after a separation or divorce.
We aim to secure a fair distribution that protects your best interests, enabling you to move forward with a positive economic foundation.
Consult an attorney at Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC about your property division concerns by contacting us online or at (475) 264-4362. We serve clients in Darien, Norwalk, Wilton, and New Canaan.
Comprehensive Asset Evaluation
A thorough assessment of all assets is paramount in a property division case. Assets subject to division can include:
- Real estate, such as the family home and other properties
- Savings and investment accounts
- Retirement plans and pensions
- Business interests
- Vehicles
- Valuables, such as art or jewelry
- Debits and liabilities
- Gifts between spouses
One area that often requires careful attention is pensions and deferred compensation plans. While these can be significant aspects of a person’s financial portfolio, they can sometimes be overlooked.
Generally, most pension plans may be split in a tax-efficient manner through a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). Alternatively, spouses may offset pension value with other assets for a more tailored division approach.
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“I know Ferro Family Law provided me the very best outcome I could hope for. Since then, I have retained them to represent me in some post judgment actions.”- Former Client
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“From the first time I met Janet & Olivia, through the end of my case, I knew I was in great hands. I cannot thank Ferro Family Law enough.”- Former Client
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“Aggressive, compassionate, cost-effective. I regularly refer Janet & Olivia to some of my most sensitive divorce cases. They are results-focused and responsive.”- Attorney Referral
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“This compassionate group of knowledgeable attorneys helped me and my children. I have and will continue to refer this firm to anyone in need of counsel for divorce.”- Former Client
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“Not only did Janet & Olivia quickly help me secure all protections for my daughter, they also ingeniously found a way to impel my spouse to get proper treatment.”- Former Client
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“Janet & Olivia genuinely care about all aspects of the client’s case and pay close attention to the client’s concerns, goals, and finances.”- Former Client
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“I have worked on several matters with Janet and Olivia. They are amazing attorneys. Smart, thorough and practical.”- Former Client
Have Questions?
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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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How long will the divorce process take?It depends. If the parties have an agreement on all issues and meet certain other conditions, they may get divorced as soon as 35 days from the date the divorce starts. However, that is atypical. Depending upon the contentiousness and complexity of the case, the case could last a year or more.
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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.
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Does Connecticut have no-fault divorce?Connecticut has no-fault divorce, meaning that neither party needs to establish that the other is at fault to get divorced. Instead, to get divorced, one party must show that the marriage has irretrievably broken down with no hope of reconciliation. However, no-fault divorce does not mean that the fault of one or both parties is irrelevant. The court may still consider fault when making awards of alimony or dividing property.
