- DivorceDivorce mediation is the process of negotiating a fair divorce agreement by utilizing the services of a neutral divorce mediation attorney. Unlike in a litigated divorce, you won’t go to court until you are ready to finalize your divorce, or if you cannot reach an agreement.
- Child SupportIf you don’t have an underlying court order for child support, you can file an action in the family court. There is no need to start a full custody matter if all you want to obtain is an order for support. However, if you or the parent who would be paying child support has any state assistance, you may need to file your matter in Magistrate Court and have Support Enforcement Services involved.
- Child Custody and VisitationOne parent may have primary physical custody (and the other parent often has visitation rights). Alternatively, two parents may have some sort of shared physical custody. Shared parenting plans can be as unique as you want and generally vary from family to family. When selecting a custody attorney, it may be helpful to inquire as to what types of parenting plans they have previously drafted. You should also inquire about what types of elements are generally included in these plan.
- AdoptionProbate and Estate Law | Wolf & Shore Law Group understands how important estate planning can be, especially in this economic climate. In addition to estate planning matters such as wills, simple trusts, special needs trusts, living wills and medical directives, Wolf & Shore Law Group also handles a wide variety of probate matters, including Orders of Temporary Custody, Removal of Guardians, Termination of Parental Rights, Step-Parent Adoption and other sensitive issues affecting children. We strive to protect the rights of our clients and advocate on their behalf.
- GuardianshipYou may be able to reinstate guardianship of your child(ren) after you have been removed as your child’s guardian. To do so, you need to either file an application in juvenile court or probate court. You can usually file this application roughly six months after your guardianship has been removed, although you do need grounds to do so. It is imperative that you set forth appropriate factual information in order to have a successful petition.
- Spousal SupportA Post-Nuptial Agreement, (much like a Pre-Nuptial Agreement ), is an agreement that a married couple enters into in order to define marital property and separate property and protect both parties’ assets. The agreement will lay out what will be considered marital property, even if the parties are already married and have accrued joint marital assets. However, it is easiest to enact a post-nuptial agreement as close to the marriage date as possible. If you delay a number of years, it is a lot more difficult to separate assets that have already been co-mingled. A Post-Nuptial Agreement can also allocate alimony should you ever find yourself in the midst of divorce.
- AnnulmentAn annulment is similar to a divorce in that it effectively dissolves your marriage. There are two types of annulments: religious and civil. While religious annulments are acknowledged by the church, the court does not recognized them, whatsoever. In other words, in order to legally dissolve your marriage you must obtain a civil annulment. There are certain criteria you need to meet in order to obtain a civil annulment in Connecticut. To obtain a civil annulment you would need to prove one or more of the following…
- Juvenile CrimesHiring an attorney for consulting out of court is very common in juvenile matters. In child protection matters, there are many steps taken by the Department of Children and Families before the case ever begins in court. Legal consulting for your juvenile law matter is helpful for visits with social workers, investigative tract matters, educational issues that need to be dealt with such as PPT meetings, and correspondence with other providers for your children such as therapists or guidance counselors.
- Restraining OrderRestraining Orders can be filed by anyone in immediate physical or psychological danger. You can also get a restraining order to protect your children if you believe that they are in immediate physical or psychological danger. There are a variety of forms that have to be filled out, including a sworn affidavit attesting to the immediate danger.
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- Estate Planning“I had very specific requests pertaining to issues with my estate. Wolf & Shore, LLC took the time to address my concerns and drafted my estate planning suite exactly how I needed it.” – D.G., West Haven
- WillsWolf & Shore Law Group understands how important estate planning can be, especially in this economic climate. We handle estate planning matters such as wills, living wills, medical directives, powers of attorney, use and occupancy agreements and quit claim deeds.
- Trusts
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- Debt Collection“I was in debt and didn’t know where to turn. Wolf & Shore helped me defend my debt collection matter and it has been a huge relief.” – M.U., Stratford