Watertown Family Law Attorneys
Litchfield County and Northwest Connecticut
Divorce • Custody • Support • Modifications
In the emotionally charged issues of divorce and child custody, Slavin, Stauffacher & Scott, L.L.C., of Watertown, Connecticut offers compassionate advocacy for your rights and reliable legal action on your behalf.
Heading our family law practice, attorney Tricia L. Koosa represents men and women from Litchfield and New Haven counties in all aspects of Connecticut family law:
Divorce and Legal Separation: We offer legal advice regarding property settlements and all terms of divorce. Our firm is experienced in negotiating the division of marital assets in an equitable fashion, and Ms. Koosa is an experienced trial lawyer who can hold her own in litigation when necessary. We take into account all marital property, joint and separate, including homes and cars, investments, retirement accounts and business interests, to achieve a fair settlement that protects our clients' interests.
Child Custody and Visitation
We aim to take the animosity out of custody and visitation rights. Ms. Koosa is skilled at negotiating terms that are in the best interests of the child without sacrificing the interests of her client. She guides parents to a workable solution that is detailed enough to prevent future conflicts but flexible enough to allow for the realities of day-to-day life. We also handle grandparents' rights in visitation.
Child Support and Alimony
Financial support for children is based on state guidelines. We ensure that the court has accurate information to determine weekly or monthly payments, and we can represent clients in contempt proceedings if one parent is not meeting his or her obligation. Periodic spousal maintenance (alimony) is granted in some divorces as, for example, when there is a substantial discrepancy between the income and earning potential of the spouses.
Modifications
A significant change in one party’s income, job or living status may be grounds for modifying custody, visitation, child support or alimony. Slavin, Stauffacher & Scott, L.L.C., represents its clients to ensure that they are treated fairly in court. We represent either side when one parent wishes to relocate out-of-state or far away within Connecticut.
All Family Law Issues
We handle the full spectrum of family law issues:
- Adoptions and name changes
- Pre-marital or pre-nuptial agreements
- Paternity actions
- Domestic violence restraining orders
Contact the Watertown family law attorneys of Slavin, Stauffacher & Scott, L.L.C., to arrange a free initial consultation. We have offices in Watertown and Woodbury.
