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Zenas Zelotes
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 16 years experience
(203) 551-7304 1000 Lafayette Blvd.
11th Floor
 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Iowa
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Shark. Fearless. Aggressive. Divorce. Child Custody. Contempt. Last Minute Trials Accepted. Bridgeport - Stamford - Danbury - Norwich - West Hartford. Free Consultation @ DivorceShark.net
(203) 551-7304 83 Wooster Heights
Suite 125
 Danbury, CT 06810
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Suite 700R
 Stamford, CT 06902
(860) 449-0710 15 North Main Street
Suite 100
 West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 449-0710 PO Box 1145
 Norwich, CT 06360
Jerome N. Goldstein Esq.
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 28 years experience
(203) 929-7773 4 Research Drive
Suite 402
 Shelton, CT 06484-6242
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Attorney Goldstein believes in building a personal relationship with the clients. This allows them to be sure that not only are the client’s present day needs taken care of, but that their future needs are looked after as well. Attorney Goldstein welcomes the opportunity to discuss your legal needs. He offers you affordable quality, and experienced legal representation.
Joseph Maya
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 27 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Rd E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Employment and Family
University of Michigan Law School
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Mr. Maya received his J.D. from the University of Michigan Law School and his B.A., Cum Laude, from New York University. He began his career at Clifford Chance in New York City and he has practiced in the state and federal courts of New York and Connecticut. He is the Managing Partner of Maya Murphy. Mr. Maya was born in Brooklyn, New York and resides with his family in Westport, CT.
(212) 682-5700 261 Madison Ave
 New York, NY 10016
Harry Daniel Murphy
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Rd E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Fordham University School of Law
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Mr. Murphy is a graduate of both Fordham University (Fordham College at Rose Hill, Bronx, NY) and Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal and recipient of the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award. After working with the legal division of the New York City Council Finance Division and the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, he joined a boutique litigation firm in downtown Manhattan. For the better part of a decade, Mr. Murphy’s legal and advocacy skills were honed and tested, while handling cases ranging from felony criminal defense...
Christopher Jacques Vauthy
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(203) 702-1113 Lakeview Road
 Brookfield, CT 06804
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Elder and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
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Mediator and attorney with extensive experience in prenuptial, separation, divorce, custody, visitation, alimony, elder, business, estate and other family law and adult family issues. Serving mediation clients in Westchester, Putnam & Dutchess Counties in New York and Fairfield, New Haven & Litchfield Counties in Connecticut. Disputes are stressful, and it’s important to make sure you’re comfortable with whatever resolution process you choose. During our 30 minute free consultation, I can answer any questions you might have and let you get a sense of what it would be like to work together.
(914) 222-1227 118 North Bedford Road
 Mount Kisco, NY 10549
(914) 861-6781 1511 New York 22
 Brewster, NY 10509
Samuel Martin Leaf
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 20 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Road E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Civil Rights, Criminal and Family
Brooklyn Law School
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Since 1997, Mr. Leaf has represented U.S. and international clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters in federal and state courts, including insurance matters, alter ego and successor liability actions, mass torts, and business and contract disputes. Mr. Leaf also has extensive experience representing media clients, from international news and book publishers to local newspapers and reporters, in defamation and privacy actions, trademark, copyright and false advertising disputes, and press access matters. As an experienced litigator, he has handled cases from inception through trial in New York, Connecticut and California, among other jurisdictions. Mr. Leaf also represents...
Aleksandr Y. Troyb
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(203) 425-8500 350 Bedford Street - Suite 403
 Stamford, CT 06901
Divorce, Family, Immigration and Real Estate
Pace Law School
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Aleksandr ("Alex") Y. Troyb relies on his diverse background to advise clients on various aspects of real estate, immigration, divorce law and civil litigation. In addition, Alex assists clients with business entity formation, construction and development law, estate planning and probate administration.
100 Pearl Street - 14th Floor
 Hartford, CT 06103
Jacqueline McMahon
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 5 years experience
(203) 567-6476 1 Enterprise Drive Suite 305B
 Shelton, CT 06484
Divorce and Criminal
Fordham University School of Law
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Jacqueline McMahon leads the Lady Divorce team in Connecticut. She joins the Lady Divorce firm after graduating from the law school at Fordham University. Before that, Jacqueline got her bachelor’s degree from Fordham University. Also, she got a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology, which she uses to relate to her clients. One unique thing about Jacqueline is that she has been admitted to practice law in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. So, if you and your spouse no longer live in the same state, Jacqueline can make the divorce process easier for you. In addition, her contacts...
(203) 567-6476 1290 Silas Deane Highway Suite 3F
 Wethersfield , CT 06109
Kevin L. Hoffkins
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 29 years experience
(203) 221-2684 191 Post Rd W
#100
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning, Family and Immigration
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Joseph Stanley Hubicki
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 23 years experience
(203) 557-0633 8 Wright Street
2nd Floor
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Employment and Personal Injury
Fordham University School of Law
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Attorney Joseph S Hubicki brings 23 years of in-court experience to the practice of matrimonial, family and personal injury law, including extensive experience in all aspects of litigation and trial practice; appellate briefs and oral argument. Attorney Hubicki currently serves as general counsel for the Exhibition Employees Union Local 829 IATSE.
(917) 538-7259 31 West 34th Street
Suite 7012
 New York, NY 10001
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Kevin L. Hoffkins
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Westport, CT Divorce Lawyer
29 years experience
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Karen Reynolds
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Trumbull, CT Divorce Attorney
36 years experience
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Seth J. Arnowitz
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 27 years experience
(203) 348-7722 733 Summer Street
Suite 302
 Stamford, CT 06901
Divorce, Family, Foreclosure Defense and Real Estate
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Attorney Seth J. Arnowitz has been representing individuals and small companies in real estate, litigation and family law matters for over 25 years. His firm maintains offices in both Stamford and Wilton, CT.
(203) 834-8700 195 Danbury Road
Suite 120
 Wilton, CT 06897
Jonathan M Victor
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney.
(203) 885-0604 25 Route 37
 New Fairfield, CT 06812
Divorce, Business, Elder and Family
Albany Law School
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Jonathan M. Victor, Esq. set up the Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC in 2012 and expanded to Connecticut in 2014. He is your Mahopac lawyer and New Fairfield lawyer happy to help with divorce law, real estate law, civil litigation, and much more!
(914) 263-9779 963 Route 6
 Mahopac, NY 10541-1717
Karen Reynolds
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 36 years experience
(203) 377-4770 799 Silver Ln
 Trumbull, CT 06611
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Vermont Law School
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Thomas William Moyher
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Road E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Collections, Criminal and Estate Planning
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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After working in the area of insurance defense in Stamford, Connecticut after law school, Mr. Moyher joined a law firm in New York focusing on the area of commercial litigation. During his three years in New York Mr. Moyher represented clients which included both multi-million dollar corporations and boutiques in a variety of litigation issues. Mr. Moyher’s litigation skills were honed and tested in all five boroughs of New York City, Westchester and Long Island, NY. Today Mr. Moyher is an Associate in the Westport, Connecticut office of Maya Murphy, P.C. where he focuses primarily on civil litigation (breach...
Russell James Sweeting
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(203) 221-3100 266 Post Rd E
 Westport, CT 06880
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
New York University School of Law
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Russell J. Sweeting regularly assists clients with labor and employment issues, civil and criminal litigation and general corporate matters. He also handles estate planning, probate proceedings and real estate transactions on behalf of the firm’s clients. He represents individuals and businesses dealing with contracts, workplace issues and business disputes. As an experienced counselor, Mr. Sweeting advises clients on minimizing potential liabilities, pursuing cost effective litigation or arbitration and on the complexities of various legal transactions. The clients of Mr. Sweeting range from local residents and professionals to small businesses and multinational corporations. He specializes...
Michael Richard Powers
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 10 years experience
(203) 665-0373 80 Fourth Street
 Stamford, CT 06905
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal and DUI
Pace University
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Bar Admissions: Connecticut New York Court Admissions: United States District Court - District of Connecticut United States District Court - Eastern District of New York United States District Court - Southern District of New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit United States Tax Court Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) Enrolled Agent (EA) Education: Pace University School of Law White Plains, New York J.D. Fairfield University Fairfield,...
Alex Meyerovich
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer.
(203) 373-9080 1087 Broad Street, Suite 201
 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Divorce, Immigration and Tax
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Darin L. Callahan
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer.
(203) 375-0600 799 Silver Ln
 Trumbull, CT 06611
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Family and Municipal
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Nandita Parshotam Ruchandani
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 22 years experience
(203) 576-9211 161 King's Highway East
First Floor
 Fairfield, CT 06825
Divorce, Bankruptcy, Business and Immigration
The George Washington University Law School
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Alicia P Chalumeau
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer.
(203) 604-6797 40 Richards Avenue, 3rd Floor
 Norwalk, CT 06854
Divorce, Collections, Family and Personal Injury
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Alicia P. Chalumeau is the founding member at Chalumeau Law Group, LLC, and is licensed to practice in New York, Connecticut and the District of Columbia. Attorney Chalumeau's practice concentrates on complex litigation matters in the areas of family law and civil litigation. Prior to forming the Chalumeau Law Group, Attorney Chalumeau worked primarily in the area of family law focusing on high conflict divorce, child custody and support matters. Prior to her work in family law, she served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Leonard B. Austin of The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division,...
John Herbert Harrington
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 20 years experience
(203) 690-1515 P.O. Box 104
 Southport, CT 06890
Divorce
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John Harrington is a sole practitioner specializing in litigation, including divorce cases with highly contested child custody matters, and post judgment family court representation. John has successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters, from high-value international commercial arbitration overseas to local landlord/tenant disputes. John also represents parties to commercial and residential real estate transactions. John's representation is highly accessible, with clients provided mobile contact information for quick response to your concerns.
Eugene Opoku-Serebuoh
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 7 years experience
(203) 604-6671 40 Richards Avenue, 3rd Floor
 Norwalk, CT 06854
Divorce, Collections, Family and Immigration
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Opoku-Serebuoh Law Associates is a Norwalk, Connecticut firm providing affordable and quality legal representation in divorce and family law, immigration law, and debt collection.
Eric Jason Broder
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 21 years experience
(203) 222-4949 55 Greens Farms Road
 Westport, CT 06880
Divorce and Family
Temple University
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Mr. Daniel Kryzanski
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 23 years experience
(203) 380-1384 30 Ferry Blvd. #2
 Stratford, CT 06615
Divorce, Business, Criminal and Employment
New England Law | Boston
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Daniel H. Kryzanski is an attorney with a general practice in Stratford, Connecticut who specializes in labor and employment law. He graduated from Frank Scott Bunnell High School in Stratford, Connecticut and then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from Boston Univerity. After B.U. he attended New England School of Law in Boston graduating in 1993 with a Juris Doctor Degree. Attorney Kryzanski has experience in several areas of the law including divorce, criminal defense, landlord tenant, personal injury and real estate but his primary area of practice is labor...
Carole Topol Orland
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 39 years experience
(203) 222-4949 55 Greens Farms Road
 Westport, CT 06880
Divorce and Family
New England Law | Boston
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Jonathan A Wetmore
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney.
(203) 926-1756 6 Huntington Street
 Shelton, CT 06484
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Roger Williams University School of Law
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Attorney Jonathan A. Wetmore earned his Juris Doctor from Roger Williams University School of Law and his B.A from Marist College. Jonathan is licensed to practice law in Connecticut and New York. Attorney Wetmore's diverse law practice includes civil litigation, criminal and motor vehicle defense, family law, foreclosure defense, personal injury, real estate transactions and wills and probate. In 2010, Attorney Wetmore appeared as a guest radio host on WICC-600 "Smart Money" to discuss foreclosure defense. In addition, Jonathan is a professor at Charter Oak State College and currently teaches a Real Estate Law course. Jonathan was born...
Bradford Barneys
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 25 years experience
(203) 683-7122 1944 Boston Avenue
Suite 200
 Bridgeport, CT 06610
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
State University of New York - Buffalo
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Deena Lynn Gans
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 27 years experience
(203) 384-8882 1335 Wood Ave # 2
 Bridgeport, CT 06604
Free ConsultationDivorce
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25+ years of practice in Family Law
Kevin P Chamberlin
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney. 18 years experience
(203) 792-0011 40 Lake Avenue Ext.
Suite 5
 Danbury, CT 06811
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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Anthony Piazza
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Attorney.
(203) 348-2465 112 Prospect Street
 Stamford, CT 06901
Divorce
Fordham University School of Law
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Brian D. Kaschel
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 21 years experience
(203) 259-5251 2150 Post Road
Suite 401
 Fairfield, CT 06824
Free ConsultationDivorce, Juvenile, Personal Injury and Probate
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Uswah A. Khan
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer.
(203) 939-1146 162 East Avenue
Suite 2A
 Norwalk, CT 06851
Divorce and Family
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Melvin Lee Bloomenthal
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Fairfield County, CT Divorce Lawyer.
(203) 357-7462 970 Summer Street
 Stamford, CT 06905
Divorce, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
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Emily Riordan Lucibello
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 7 years experience
(203) 298-4658 26 Broad Street
PO Box 5233
 Milford, CT 06460
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Criminal and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Emily S. Lucibello has owned and operated a law practice in Connecticut since 2009. Prior to that, she worked as an associate attorney at a general practice law firm with offices in New Haven and Hartford, CT. Attorney Lucibello focuses her practice on divorce and family law, business law, and criminal and civil defense. Her work has been recognized by the publication “Super Lawyers,” in which she was named to the New England and Connecticut Rising Stars lists in 2012 for criminal defense, and in 2013 - 2015 for family law. To learn more about the...
Joseph Bronson Barnes Esq
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Attorney. 38 years experience
(203) 877-6800 8 North Street
 Milford, CT 06460
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Insurance Claims
University of Miami School of Law
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Peter G. Billings
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
(203) 562-0900 941 Grand Avenue
 New Haven, CT 06511
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Domestic Violence
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Peter Billings is a founding partner of Billings & Barrett, LLC. He focuses his practice primarily on criminal matters ranging from minor traffic infractions to the most serious cases of murder, as well as a wide range of family matters including divorce and custody cases.The common thread throughout Peter’s practice is his representation of individuals and fighting for those who need someone in their corner. Whether a high-stakes criminal case, highly contested divorce, or bitter custody battle, Peter will stand with you. Peter has been responsible for obtaining the highest quality results for his clients in criminal cases as well...
Sean Patrick Barrett
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Attorney. 8 years experience
(203) 562-0900 941 Grand Avenue, 2nd Floor
 New Haven, CT 06511
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Sean Barrett is a Connecticut lawyer who works in family law. In his years of experience, he has represented many clients in their legal cases. Attorney Barrett understands that people search out lawyers when they are in dire need and do not know what next steps to take. He is diligently aware that clients rely on him to represent them with care. Attorney Barrett does not take that responsibility lightly and works passionately to help his clients achieve their ultimate goal. If someone is facing divorce proceedings, separations, or custody issues, having an attorney on their side is...
Matthew F Dolan
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 4 years experience
(203) 397-6171 129 Whitney Avenue
 New Haven, CT 06510
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Family and Personal Injury
University of Connecticut School of Law
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Matthew F. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut who was born and raised in New Haven County. Attorney Dolan primarily handles the firm’s divorce, family law, criminal defense, and DUI cases. Attorney Dolan obtained both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Connecticut. He has been named to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40 list for the State of Connecticut
Linda Ann Subbloie
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Attorney. 26 years experience
(203) 562-2961 315 Front Street
 New Haven, CT 06513
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Family and Probate
Nova Southeastern University
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Kurtis Z Piantek
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New Haven County, CT Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(203) 684-2032 106 Burban Dr. Unit B
 Branford, CT 06405
Divorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

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