- DivorceDivorce arbitration is among several vehicles referred to as “alternative dispute resolution”. Other such methods of resolving matrimonial disputes include divorce, mediation and collaborative divorce. At our law firm in Norwalk Connecticut, we advise our clients of all of these alternatives and work to find the best fit.
- Child SupportDivorce can be difficult for children under the best of circumstances. Unfortunately, there is a disproportionately high incidence of divorce among the parents of disabled children. Resolving custody and child support issues where there are children with special needs can present a complex challenge, what ever the nature of the disability may be. The attorneys at Lovejoy & Rimer have had substantial experience handling divorces involving children with special needs.
- Child Custody and VisitationPeople’s lives change. Job opportunities come along. New relationships. There is a full range of reasons why you might be stuck fighting a long-distance battle over a child custody or property settlement issue.
- Premarital AgreementIf you are considering marriage and have significant premarital assets that you feel should be protected from joint property in the event of divorce, come to our law firm for solutions. We can help you protect your premarital assets with a well-written prenuptial agreement. If a prenuptial agreement isn’t enough, or you are already married and considering divorce, we will assess your circumstances and give you an honest appraisal of your legal situation. Our attorneys have been protecting the rights of individuals through divorce for decades.
- GuardianshipThe Probate Department of Lovejoy And Rimer, P.C. is dedicated to providing individuals and families with personalized legal services concerning estate planning, trust administration and settlement of decedents’ estates. Our firm can also provide counsel related to probate litigation, conservatorships and guardianships, representation of fiduciaries and beneficiaries, as well as psychiatric commitment proceedings.
- Spousal SupportIt seems there is no greater issue that can bring tensions to an emotional boiling point in a divorce than alimony. Spouses on both sides are often willing to go to the mat over the money involved and the length of time spousal support will be required. In divorce cases involving high net worth, both parties fight aggressively to protect their long-term financial interests, which may include generational wealth.
- Legal SeparationWhether you wish to mediate or litigate, contact a Fairfield County divorce law attorney at our law firm for assistance with your divorce/legal separation issues. From filing for divorce to working out post-judgment modifications or enforcing the terms of your divorce, our experienced and aggressive law firm will work to make the legal process as pain free as possible.
- Wrongful Death
- Restraining OrderLife savers! I cannot say enough positive things about this firm, and especially about Beverley Krieger! When I found my marriage in sudden, unexpected, and irrevocable crisis she was there for me in every sense of the word. She supplied emotional support. She got me into Court the very same day and won a restraining order for me. She managed to file divorce papers within a day or two. She remained an extremely trustworthy buffer between me and my now ex-husband. Equally importantly, she was extremely successful for me in Court. I cannot recommend her and her colleagues highly enough, especially to other women. They are knowledgeable, experienced, powerful women.
- Corporate Law
- Business DisputesHe has also served as assistant counsel to the towns of Wilton, Weston, and New Canaan. He was corporation counsel for the city of Norwalk from 2001-2005. He was an instructor in Litigation and Business Law at Norwalk Community College from 1984-1999.
- Business TransactionsHonors include receiving American Jurisprudence Awards for Excellent Achievement (highest achieving student) in her studies in Family Law, Real Property, Commercial Transactions and Professional Responsibility.
- Workers Compensation
- Employment Contract
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsJohn Hall joined the firm as a partner in July, 2015. He received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Connecticut. Since law school, his practice has involved mainly real estate transactions, property litigation, and general litigation. He has extensive experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions and—having represented clients in land use and title disputes both privately and as counsel for Chicago Title and other insurance companies—is well placed to resolve the many issues which can derail a closing, including regulatory and landlord-tenant issues. Attorney Hall is also very familiar with the lending and loan underwriting process from his representation of borrowers in foreclosure representation and loss mitigation.
- Land Use and ZoningFor most of his career, Attorney Jarboe practiced in the area of municipal law and civil litigation. He represented the Town of New Canaan as town attorney or assistant town attorney for more than twenty years, providing legal advice to elected officials, town boards and commissions, department heads, and town hall staff. This involved legal advice on a wide variety of issues, from the Freedom of Information Act and public hearing procedures, to land use appeals or enforcement cases in court or administrative agencies (planning and zoning, subdivisions, inland wetlands and watercourses, health code, building code, animal control, tax assessment and tax collection, etc.), to drafting ordinances and regulations. At other points in his career as an assistant to the town attorney, Attorney Jarboe represented the Town of Weston, and the Town of Wilton, and occasionally he did legal work on projects for the First Taxing District of the City of Norwalk, the Second Taxing District of the City of Norwalk, and the Third Taxing District of the City of Norwalk. With extensive experience in municipal law, Attorney Jarboe now advises individuals and small businesses in legal issues that arise with towns and cities, such as zoning permits and approvals, zoning variances, subdivision applications, wetlands questions, tax assessment appeals, and code enforcement. His practice also includes general civil litigation and probate litigation.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesWhether you are a landlord who needs guidance on the specifics of rental issues, or a tenant who needs an attorney to represent your interests against landlords who have violated the law, our lawyers know the importance of landlord-tenant issues to the people involved.
- Condominium Law
- Personal InjuryPersonal injury claims require knowledge, experience and resources. The personal injury attorneys at Lovejoy and Rimer, P.C. represent people who have been seriously injured or suffered any type of loss as the result of the reckless, negligent or indifferent actions on the part of another person.
- Medicaid Planning
- Estate PlanningAttorney Smith has been with Lovejoy and Rimer, P.C. since 1993 and is Head of the trusts and estates department. Attorney Smith concentrates his practice on matters involving estate and trust planning and administration, contested probate matters, voluntary and involuntary conservatorships, psychiatric commitments, advising individual and corporate fiduciaries, and all Probate Court related cases. In addition, he represents contractors and individuals in residential/commercial real estate contracts, closings, and financing.
- WillsEstate planning clients rely upon Attorney Smith’s experience and judgment drafting Wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, special needs trusts, living wills, and power of attorney instruments individually tailored to the client’s situation. Many clients prefer a low cost simple Will, while others require more complicated and sophisticated estate tax planning. Attorney Smith will explain the costs and potential benefits of the various options so that you and your heirs will be protected while limiting costs to the services you require.
- TrustsEstate and trust administration clients benefit from Attorney Smith’s experience advising executors, administrators, and trustees with respect to their fiduciary duties, obligations, and potential liability to beneficiaries, heirs, and creditors. Attorney Smith is well suited to guide you in the proper procedure and strategy to achieve the best possible outcome throughout the various Probate Courts of Fairfield County. While most executors elect to rely heavily upon the firm’s resources, others may have the time, inclination, and knowledge to take a more “hands on” approach to the probate process. Attorney Smith can customize an approach that fits the client’s preferences.
- Power of Attorney
- Probate
- ForeclosureAttorney Jarboe is admitted to practice in all courts of the State of Connecticut. This includes the Superior Court, the Appellate Court, and the Connecticut Supreme Court, as well as the Probate Courts for the state. In addition, Attorney Jarboe is admitted to practice in the federal courts for this jurisdiction, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. These court admissions have not been for purely ceremonial purposes or for decorations on his office wall; at one point or another in his career Attorney Jarboe has represented clients in each of these courts. Currently, most of his court work is in the Connecticut Superior Court or Probate Court, with appellate work as required. Attorney Jarboe has been appointed by the Connecticut Superior Court to serve as a Fact Finder/Arbitrator for personal injury cases and contract cases (since 2000), and as a Foreclosure Committee (since 1991).
- Tax Law
- Debt CollectionAttorney Jarboe’s law practice is primarily focused on representing individuals and small businesses in the legal matters that commonly arise in one’s life. Chances are that most people in the course of life may need a local lawyer for advice regarding things such as buying or selling a home; renting a home; taking care of an elderly parent; handling an estate for a deceased loved one; receiving an inheritance; challenging or defending a Will; forming a small business; collecting a debt; evicting a tenant; handling property disputes; pursuing an insurance claim or lawsuit for personal injuries suffered in a motor vehicle collision, a slip and fall accident, or a workers’ compensation claim; or dealing with local governmental agencies. In addition to representing individuals, Attorney Jarboe represents small businesses in debt collection and contract disputes. Attorney Jarboe strives to represent his clients effectively, efficiently, and with the care of a local lawyer who is accessible, responsive, and cost-conscious.