Divorce

New London, Connecticut Divorce Lawyers

Divorce essentially results in the creation of two households where there was once one. As a result, understanding the financial and legal impact on you and your children is essential. At the law office of Suisman Shapiro, our family law attorneys Jeffrey Hill, Michael Blanchard, Bob Tukey, and Martin Schoepfer work closely with clients in explaining the division of real property, marital assets and retirement funds and accumulated debt. We explain what the court considers when determining child custody, visitation schedules and spousal maintenance. Especially in cases where you or your spouse owns a business, our attorneys consult accountants and other financial experts in order to determine the true value of the company in question. We accurately determine our client's assets and debt in order to protect their rights and prepare them for life after divorce.

For more information regarding divorce or other family law matters, contact family law attorneys at the law office of Suisman Shapiro. We will evaluate your situation and determine the best course of action available to you.

The financial consequences of a divorce can be significant and far-reaching, affecting everything from your taxes to your business to your estate plan. In order to protect our clients and prepare them for life after divorce, our attorneys represent and counsel clients in regard to the following financial issues related to divorce:

• Division of marital property
• Closely held businesses and business valuations
• Child support payments
• Spousal maintenance
• Qualified Domestic Relations Orders - pensions and 401k accounts
• Division of debt - credit cards, loans, mortgage payments
• Healthcare coverage
• Impact on will or trust plans

Our attorneys will protect your financial interests during divorce. In some cases spousal support (alimony), temporary or permanent, may be an issue. Division of property involves not only the obvious real estate and bank accounts, but identification of retirement accounts and other marital assets and drafting of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO). The tax implications of asset and debt division will be carefully considered. For more information, visit Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law.

While negotiation may not be possible in some divorces, in others it makes a great deal of sense. Negotiation places you in charge - and control - of your own fate: by discussing and negotiating the terms of your divorce settlement, you avoid having a judge decide things for you. As a result, you and your spouse can reach an agreement regarding custody, visitation, even the division of debt and assets that both of you find acceptable. Not only can you avoid bitter, costly litigation, you can also avoid a divorce settlement you regret for years to come.

Understanding the options available to you and what you can expect during and after a divorce is crucial for transitioning to life after divorce. To schedule an appointment to discuss how we can help you, contact divorce lawyers at Suisman Shapiro today.