The Connecticut court system consists of the Supreme, Appellate, Superior, and Probate Courts. The Superior Court hears cases of four kinds which are civil, criminal, family, or juvenile. There are 14 Superior Court districts across the state, and the Family Division hears cases involving families and juveniles. The attorneys who represent parties in the areas of family law typically specialize in this area.

Types of Family Law Cases

Family Services

The court makes concerted efforts to resolve family–based conflicts in part with the concept of Family Services. The court and its clients work through programs that use negotiation, education, mediation, conflict resolution, and evaluation.

Separation, Dissolution & Divorce

The termination of marriage is a common aspect of family law. Issues include the division of marital assets, obtaining a legal separation, dissolution of marriage, or divorce.

Alimony & Spousal Support

The court attempts to divide marital assets and income in an equitable manner. It has the ability to order that one spouse pays spousal support or alimony to the other spouse as part of a divorce proceeding. If the divorce is uncontested, the parties may come to their own reasonable agreement. When agreement cannot be reached, the court takes a variety of factors and circumstances into consideration and issues such an order.

Custody, Visitation & Child Support

When children are involved in the divorce, the court and your lawyer will seek to determine a parenting plan. This plan may outline the arrangement of child custody, parental visitation, schedules for holidays and vacations, and more. The court also has the power to calculate what child support is necessary, enforce payments, and make modifications.

Adoption

Connecticut child adoptions have two key elements. These include the agreement to grant and receive a child via adoption and approval of this agreement by a Probate Court.

Prenuptial Agreements

Prenuptial or premarital agreements are made between prospective spouses in the contemplation of marriage. These are compiled in accordance with the Connecticut Premarital Agreement Act that was established in 1995.

Legal situations involving your family are uniquely delicate and have lasting ramifications that impact you and those you love. With a combined experience of over 60 years, the team at the Law Offices of Conti & Levy has been advocating for their clients in Torrington, Connecticut. They handle family law, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, real estate law, and more. Take the first step by contacting the office at (860) 482-4451 for an initial consultation.