Alimony and Child Support

Alimony and Child Support Issues

Law Office of Jill H. O’Connor, P.C. – Ridgefield, Connecticut

If you are facing a divorce, you likely have many questions regarding how the dissolution of your marriage will affect you and your children financially. At the Law Office of Jill H. O'Connor, P.C., we deal with these issues every day. If you are in need of a knowledgeable, experienced divorce lawyer who will advocate on your behalf for an alimony and child support arrangement that is in your best interests and the interests of your children, we can help.

Providing Professional and Reputable Legal Services for Over 20 Years

Attorney Jill O'Connor has over 20 years of experience handling these cases. Contact us today to speak with her about your individual questions, concerns, and needs regarding an alimony and child support plan.

Spousal support and child support are calculated very differently in Connecticut. We understand the issues involved and will explain how the unique circumstances involved in your case will affect the court's final judgment. Our firm will consider the tax ramifications, and work with your accountant or financial planner to determine what factors will be considered in your specific case.

Child Support

In Connecticut, child support guidelines are based upon the net disposable income of both parents. Connecticut also requires that both parents contribute toward the cost of unreimbursed medical, dental, psychological, and vision expenses, as well as work-related daycare expenses. We have access to the child support calculator that can help you anticipate what to expect.

Alimony/Spousal Support

There are no statutory guidelines for alimony. However, based on our experience handling these cases, we are able to effectively anticipate and counsel clients as to what they can reasonably expect the court to order. The following is a list of factors the courts typically consider when determining spousal maintenance:

• Length of marriage
• Causes for breakdown of marriage
• Age, health, and occupation of the parties
• Amount and sources of income
• Vocational skills
• Employability
• Estate and needs of each party
• Which parent will have physical custody

Each client has different needs. No two cases are the same. We represent husbands and wives, mothers and fathers in alimony and child support cases. We will work closely with you to determine your interests and priorities, and advocate on your behalf at every stage of the legal process.

In some cases, clients are able to reach spousal and child support agreements through negotiations, mediation, or collaborative law. However, when an amicable arrangement cannot be met, we will zealously represent your interests in family court.

Contact the Law Office of Jill H. O'Connor, P.C. for a thorough evaluation of your situation and committed advocacy on your behalf from an experienced family law and divorce lawyer.

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