Family Law

On this page we will discuss the topic of family law, one of our core practice areas at The Bartinik Law Firm.  We will provide some examples of family law issues relevant to most people.  This will include an introduction to divorce law, an important part of family law.  Next, we will discuss why it is so important for you to get professional legal advice when dealing with family law legal issues.  We will introduce you to attorney Lori N. Bartinik, Esq., a Board Certified Family Law Specialist who can help you.  Lastly, we will show you specifically where you can find help.   

Areas of family law that we handle. 

Family law is a broad area of law.  It covers the well known topics such as marriage, and divorce.  It also includes less known matters dealing with guardianships, estate planning, wills, and probate.  Family law is also Constitutional law.  The Constitutional rights of parents to raise their own children as they see fit is part of family law, as is the government’s power to protect children. 

At The Bartinik Law Firm LLC, we handle all types of family law matters.  Many things we do involve lawsuits, and the courts.  Some of our clients require our services for several matters, while others only need a little guidance for a single issue.  We are happy to help you settle your affairs.  Our attorneys can assist you with:

Divorce;

Child custody;

Child support;

Alimony;

Pre-marriage agreements;

Wills;

Estate planning;

Probate administration;

Probate litigation;

Protective orders;

Mediation;

Guardianships;

Conservatorships; and

Contempt citations.

In a divorce case, what are the issues?

In a divorce case one or both people who are in a marriage, seek to end a marriage.  A long time ago, people were required to prove fault in order to obtain a divorce.  That is not the rule today.  Connecticut is a no-fault divorce state.  Thus, you are not required to prove fault in a divorce case.  As a result, anyone can receive a divorce even if the other spouse wants to remain married.  The trick to a divorce case is not to simply get divorced, but to obtain favorable orders as part of the divorce.  

In divorce cases, the parties seek to divide assets.  If child custody is disputed, then that is also decided as part of the case.  In your divorce case, you must share your financial information with the other side.  To do so, you will be required to submit a detailed financial affidavit. The financial affidavit will need to be accurate and signed under oath.    

Assets such as the family home, real estate, a business, and pensions must be valued, and divided properly.  State and federal tax laws, and federal pension laws must be considered.  As a result, a divorce case is never as simple as dividing your assets in half.  With significant assets at stake, you must seek the help of an experienced divorce and family law lawyer.

You will benefit from professional legal advice in your family law matter. 

Your family law matter will require professional legal advise.  Matters dealing in pensions, business valuations, financial affidavits, and child custody all require professional guidance.  Each judge has their own style and preferences. It is very valuable to have professional advice to guide you through the process.  For example, very few people understand pension rules for members of the military.  

The Bartinik Law Firm LLC’s lawyers are highly experienced in family law matters.

With over thirty (30) years of experience, we can help.  We are very proud that attorney Lori Nader Bartinik is Board Certified in Family Law Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. 

Our family law attorneys will take your side.  In order to achieve the outcome you are looking for, they will walk you through what needs to be done.  Our numerous five star reviews on Google speak for themselves.

Contact our family law attorneys for help.  

We take your family law matters seriously, and want to see you happy.  Call us at 860-445-8521 to set up a consultation.  We charge a small reasonable consultation fee for most family law cases.  Our attorneys accept clients from across Connecticut.  We do, however, focus on the needs of New London County.  Most of our clients are from towns like Groton, Stonington, Ledyard, Norwich, North Stonington, East Lyme, Waterford, and Montville.  We also sometimes accept cases from clients in Windham, Tolland, or Middlesex Counties.