Practice Areas

Family Law Lawyer Serving the Greater Danbury Area

Most individuals facing a family law issue are going through a difficult time in their lives. At the Law Office of Jill H. O'Connor, P.C., we are sensitive to the fact that clients need an attorney who truly cares about guiding them through this process with strength and support. We provide compassionate, empathetic service to family law clients while effectively advocating for their individual needs.

Providing Professional and Reputable Legal Services for Over 20 Years

Every client is unique, and each has different goals. We will handle your case with attention to those goals and your best interests. Contact our law office to schedule a confidential consultation with a trusted, experienced Connecticut divorce and family law attorney.

Our firm represents individuals, mothers, fathers, and children in the following family law matters:

Collaborative law We assist clients in coming to a resolution to their family law problems without the need for a costly, timely courtroom battle. We will explain the collaborative law process and the options available to clients in divorce.

Divorce We assist clients with all issues related to the dissolution of marriage.

Property distribution We perform a thorough review of our clients' financial situations and their individual needs to develop a property distribution agreement that is fair and in their best interests.

Child custody and visitation We help mothers and fathers develop parenting plans, legal custody agreements, and physical custody arrangements that meet their child's needs and protect their rights as parents.

Alimony and child support We consider Connecticut child support guidelines, as well as the unique needs of the children, and the relevant circumstances of the marriage to determine child support and spousal maintenance.

Modification of alimony, custody, and support When circumstances arise that require a reevaluation of the original child custody or child support judgment, we will represent our clients' interests in modification and enforcement.

Guardian ad litem We represents the best interests of minor children as a guardian ad litem in contested custody, visitation, relocation, and modification proceedings.

Relocation We represent children, mothers, and fathers in cases related to the relocation of a custodial parent.

Prenuptial agreements We prepare and review prenuptial agreements for individuals seeking to protect their assets before entering into a marriage.

Domestic violence issues
We represent clients in domestic violence cases, including obtaining a restraining order or temporary restraining order.

Attorney O'Connor has over 20 years of experience effectively guiding clients through the Connecticut family court system. To discuss your family law needs and concerns with a committed, caring legal advocate, contact our Ridgefield office.

For more information about family law issues, please view our Family Law Information Center.