Family Law Attorney in Stamford, Connecticut
When your family is at stake, it is important to have an experience attorney by your side. At the Law Office of Yvette P. Fallon we provide effective legal representation for people throughout Fairfield County.
Contact us today to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your family law matters. We handle all family law concerns, including:
- Divorce: Divorce is likely to be one of the major events of your life. We will help you navigate the legal process of divorce effectively so that you can move forward with your life.
- Child Custody: Child custody may be one of the most contentious issues you will encounter during a divorce or separation. We will help you create comprehensive parenting plan to resolve child custody and visitation disputes.
- Representation of a Child: We serve as the representative for children during the divorce process. We can act as a Guardian ad Litem or serve as the child's attorney.
- Relocation Issues: When a custodial parent wants to relocate with a child, it can provoke a serious dispute with the non-custodial parent. In our mobile and global society, it is a common issue in divorce.
- International/Interstate Family Law: When one parent takes a child out of the state or out of the country, you may face complicated legal issues related to jurisdiction.
- Child Support: Connecticut provides child support guidelines to determine each parent's fair share of parenting costs - but the court has some flexibility in setting the final amounts.
- Spousal Support: Under certain circumstances, Connecticut law provides for alimony, also known as spousal support, as part of the divorce settlement.
- Marital Property Division: Protecting your interests by defending your separate property and obtaining a fair division of marital property will provide you with a solid foundation upon which to build a strong future.
- Tax Implications of Divorce: An effective divorce settlement must consider the tax ramifications of the property division and child and spousal support arrangements.
- GLBT Family Law: Although the state has recently legalized marriage for all people, GLBT people still face unique family law issues as a result of federal laws and variations in the laws of other states.
- Post Judgment Modifications and Enforcement: Even after the divorce is finalized, issues may arise related to relating to child support, child custody and visitation, and alimony.
- Prenuptial Agreements: A marriage is a contractual arrangement; with any contractual arrangement, it is wise to plan ahead for all potential situations. An effectively-prepared prenuptial agreement can ensure that your interests are protected, regardless of what may happen.
- Divorce Mediation: Mediation is a time-efficient and cost-effective way to resolve many disputes. We provide mediations services and serve as review counsel.
For a consultation, call our office at 203.356.0192 or contact us through email. Our office is located on Atlantic Square in downtown Stamford directly across from the old town hall.
