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You aren’t crazy. Divorce is.

Divorce changes the course of your life. But you can emerge stronger when you have the support you need. Get your questions answered, plan for what’s ahead, and learn from what others have already done. The truth is you have more control over this than you think you do right now. Our job is to harness your control and deliver the results you want.

SAME DAY APPOINTMENTS

Don’t spend time wondering and asking yourself questions. Get answers today!

MULTIPLE OFFICE LOCATIONS

We are always close by with offices throughout Connecticut.

REASONABLE FEES

Our clear pricing makes things easy. We estimate hourly costs in advance so you control the budget.

DIVORCE INFORMATION

Every case and every client is different. You wouldn’t want it any other way. We make sure we approach it with your needs in mind. With our team, there is never “this is just how it is done.” We make sure we carefully craft a solution to your unique needs so your case fits your requirements.

CHILD CUSTODY

When you have kids, deciding the proper custody arrangements can be complicated. We have the experience to make it easier.

ALIMONY

Alimony is a common concern for both sides in a divorce. We can help cut through the questions and get to the answers.

CHILD SUPPORT

Child support is governed by guidelines, but can be modified based on circumstances. Let us show you what is important.

DIVISION OF DEBT

Many people don’t factor credit card and consumer debt in their initial considerations. That can be a mistake.

DIVISION OF PROPERTY

Stocks, bonds, real estate, businesses. Make sure the division of property protects your interests.

TEMPORARY ORDERS

Action can start as soon as you file. You don’t need to wait until the end to have court ordered support or visitation.

How Much Will This Cost?

One of the biggest questions people have when contemplating divorce is the cost associated with it. Unlike most firms, we don’t hide our fees and the costs of divorce, we want you to come into this with open eyes and a full understanding of everything that is going on.

A retainer fee is a deposit paid to the firm at the time the lawyer is hired. As lawyers, we don’t control the cost of cases, believe it or not. Our clients determine the cost based on the level of conflict. That means that the more complicated your case is, the higher your retainer may be.

A retainer fee is an upfront fee that you must pay to hire the firm. The firm then takes this payment and puts it in trust for the client. The lawyer’s hourly rate (i.e. hours worked on the case), court costs, etc. will then be deducted from the retainer amount that you have in trust. Any amount of the retainer that is not used, will be refunded to you at the conclusion of the case or representation.

The biggest hurdle to hiring the lawyer of your choice is often the retainer fees. Our retainers are refundable as well, so any portion of the retainer that is “unused” is refunded to you at the conclusion of your case. We can take a retainer fee by way of a credit card, a check, cash, or someone else can make a deposit on your behalf. No matter what, the funds go into a trust account for you and remain your funds until we bill against them.

Amount of the Retainer:

Retainer fees range from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on the complexity of the case. Most retainer amounts will range from $5,000 to $10,000. Note, however, that a replenishment would be required if the first deposit that you paid has been spent. The factors that increase the retainer are: (a) whether there are children involved in the suit; (b) assets involved in a divorce; (c) anticipated level of conflict; (d) the attorney on the other side; (e) the court that the case is filed in; and, (f) the probability that a client will pay in the future.

Additional Funds: How will you pay for fees that go over the retainer? There are a variety of methods, but usually it involves getting a bill and being asked to send in a check for more. Sometimes a client is required to keep a certain positive balance, called an “Evergreen Retainer” – because there is always green ($$) in the account. Our firm will send the client monthly invoices which provide detail of how time was spent working on the case, the cost for that month, and the amount of funds remaining in that client’s trust.

We bill hourly for our divorce cases. This means you pay for exactly what you need and not a dollar more.

Leave First? Don’t Without Reading This!

Knowing before you go is important for anyone leaving the marital home. Sometimes decisions feel right, but will hurt your case, so we wrote this guide.

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Get The Stay At Home Mom’s Guide

We understand the concerns a stay at home Mom has when contemplating ending a marriage, so we wrote this guidebook to answer your questions.

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OUR ATTORNEYS

Our dedicated attorneys have practiced family and divorce law for decades. They have offices throughout the state of Connecticut, so they can meet with you at your convenience. Rest assured – we will find the right attorney for your specific divorce situation.