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[Attorneys who practice in
this area]
Family
Law
We offer a client-centered family law practice because
we work closely with our clients to determine their needs, rights
and options in every case. Each client's focus is different
because of many factors. We do not pre-determine the course
of each matter. We guide our clients to understand the issues,
and we advocate for their interests in every venue.
Each client's focus is different because of the length of the
marriage, children of the marriage, life styles and many other
factors.
We have represented husbands and wives and children of all income
and asset types and sizes and we offer a broad background in
family law.
The family law practice includes:
Prenuptial agreements, Restraining orders, Dissolutions of marriage
(divorce), Legal separations, Support of spouses, Annulments
of marriage, Post-judgment modifications of financial issues,
Paternity matters and particularly concerning children, our
family law practice includes:
Legal and physical custody,
Visitation with non-custodial parents and third-parties, Child
support and arrearages,
Health care obligations,
Garnishments,
Modifications of existing support and custody orders, Change
of residence,
Termination of parental rights,
Local adoptions, and
Guardianships.
Our extensive family law experience has included trials about
sexual and physical abuse involving parents and children; our
experience includes claims for custody by fathers as well as
mothers. We have often represented clients in situations of
dependency on alcohol and drugs, and we have come to understand
the difficulties of dealing with the physical and mental aspects
of the disease.
The nature of family law practice is highly personal and must
be "client-centered". The emotional well-being of
our client and any children in a family law matter is a paramount
concern to us. We strongly favor the involvement of mental health
professionals ranging from psychiatrists to social workers in
appropriate cases. It is of the utmost concern to us that the
emotional toll on the family be properly addressed throughout
legal proceedings. This is necessary whether or not mental health
professionals must ultimately provide guidance to the Court.
We believe in a commitment to each client which requires ready
accessibility. The nature of family law proceedings is such
that clients need advice on issues and circumstances promptly.
Parties need guidance quickly when quandaries arise. Our clients
are assured that we will talk to them as quickly as possible
and almost always within five hours of a call to us.
Our clients work with the attorney, not a legal assistant, in
the preparation of materials for court, including financial
affidavits and discovery items. This working relationship is
cost-justified by the efficiency which we bring to such efforts
and the benefit of a greater depth of knowledge about detailed
aspects of each case which results.
In lower Fairfield County, we practice in the Stamford, Bridgeport
and Danbury Superior Courts.
Our mission in every family law matter is to bring the proceedings
to an equitable and sensible conclusion which is understood
by and satisfactory to our client.
Attorneys who practice
in this area:
• George
A. Reilly
• Darcy
M. McAlister
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