Divorce Lawyers Serving Stamford, CT
Empowering Families with Expert Legal Guidance in Stamford, CT
Going through a divorce without the help of a lawyer can be extremely stressful. When it comes to these legal matters, most parties are unaware of their rights. Our lawyers will walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have along the way. When you are filing for divorce, coming to an agreement may be difficult and could drag on. Instead of drawing out the process, making the situation more stressful for you and any children involved, our firm can help you and the other party come to an agreement and settle on it much faster.
The legal team at Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC understands you have options when it comes to choosing a divorce lawyer in the Stamford, CT area. We take pride in knowing that our legal team is efficient and effective, making sure you receive the highest quality of service while your family law matters are being resolved. We will walk you through legal documents and help you keep track of these forms to make sure the process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.
Work With Our Child Custody Attorneys
Ending a marriage can affect many people, especially children under 18. Most courts believe that children who have contact with both parents reap many benefits. If child custody has been granted to one parent, the other parent may still have the right to visit his or her child.
At Ferro, Battey & Eucalitto, LLC, our child custody attorneys represent parents in drafting custody agreements, if the parents are able to resolve their custody disputes. If they are unable to do so, the court will determine these cases based on what is in the best interest of the child. The court will consider custody based on the ability of each caregiver to take care of the child. The court will also take into consideration the physical and emotional needs of the child and the stability of the home, as well as many other factors. Whether you are the mother or father, our child custody attorney can provide you with experienced representation. For more information or to start your case today, please contact our office.
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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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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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How can a divorce lawyer help?Having a divorce lawyer will help to make the divorce process less confusing and overwhelming. A divorce lawyer will be able to advise you on the law and realistic outcomes for settling your case or at trial. In addition, a divorce lawyer will manage the case, including dealing with the other side, and advocating for your positions.
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Who is entitled to custody of the children in a divorce case?The court may assign custody of a child to either parent, jointly to both parents, or in very rare situations, to a third party, depending on the facts of the case and the best interests of the child.
