West Hartford, Connecticut Family Law Attorneys

A law firm that can handle a variety of family law issues

The attorneys of Flaherty Legal Group focus their practice on family law. Our attorneys address a wide range of family law issues from our West Hartford office, including same-sex divorce, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, grandparent’s rights, guardian ad litem, and many other types of issues. We have helped thousands of clients from Hartford, Avon, Simsbury, Farmington, Wethersfield, Glastonbury and surrounding towns with a wide variety of family law issues in Connecticut.

Same-sex marriage requirements in Connecticut

The Connecticut family law legislature authorized same-sex marriage in 2008, giving many people the right to marry the person they choose. The types of issues that arise from the breakdown of the marital relationship can occur in any marriage and Flaherty Legal Group has helped many clients with family law issues pertaining to same-sex divorce. To better understand your legal options as a spouse in a same-sex marriage, call Flaherty Legal Group today.

A pre- or postnuptial agreement can save time and money

Prenuptial or post-nuptial agreements allow a couple to agree to important terms in the event the marriage ends in divorce. They can be very beneficial, saving both parties time, legal fees and acrimony. There are a number of items that can be addressed in a prenuptial agreement when marrying couples wish to establish an agreement just in case the marriage does not last. To learn more, contact Flaherty Legal Group to set up a consultation with one of our experienced prenuptial agreement attorneys.

Grandparents have a right to a substantial relationship with their grandchildren in Connecticut, according to state family laws

Grandparents have more significant rights regarding their grandchildren in Connecticut than in many other states. If a parent or stepparent limits a grandparent’s access to the child, grandparents can submit an affidavit to the court alleging that:

A parent-like relationship exists between the affiant and the minor child
Denial of visitation would cause real and significant harm

A court can then consider awarding visitation rights to the grandparents based on a long list of factors and supporting evidence. However, the court must also weigh the biological or custodial parents’ right to be free of governmental intrusion into their relationship with their child. It is important to speak to an attorney before deciding on a course of action.

Family law attorneys can act as guardians ad litem

A guardian ad litem is a representative appointed by the court during a proceeding to protect the child’s best interests. There are a number of situations that give rise to the need for a guardian ad litem, including:

Probate proceedings
Certain criminal cases
Certain family law proceedings
Actions involving the termination of parental rights
Situations potentially involving child abuse or neglect

The role of the guardian is critical to ensuring that a child receives adequate legal protection, and our family lawyers from West Hartford offices fill this role on your behalf.

Contact an experienced Connecticut family law attorney

Flaherty Legal Group, LLC is a West Hartford law practice representing individuals in a variety of family law matters. Please visit our Divorce In Connecticut Blog to see articles written by Attorney Pam Magnano about Family Law topics including same-sex marriage, prenuptial agreements, the Children’s Law Center, and more.

Call the firm at (860) 831-3649 or contact the attorneys online to schedule an appointment, or to ask our attorneys how we’ve helped hundreds of residents of Bloomfield, Canton, Middletown, Avon and other CT towns.

Firm Partners

Sandi B. Girolamo has been practicing family law for over 20 years. In that time, she has been selected to Connecticut Super Lawyers in every year since she became eligible in 2011. She was also elected to the prestigious Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows Program. Attorney Girolamo has tried many cases in Connecticut Family Courts, and she has also averted the need to go to trial for many clients by negotiating equitable settlements. Sandi is an experienced divorce and family law attorney who is known for her keen approach to handling custody issues.

Pamela M. Magnano practices in the area of family law, representing clients in divorces, legal separations, support issues and child custody matters in Connecticut. Since 2003, Attorney Magnano has represented clients and children at all levels of family proceedings and has appeared in family courts throughout the state of Connecticut. She has been selected to Connecticut Super Lawyers in every year since she became eligible in 2014, and was elected to the prestigious Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows Program. Pam has developed in her 20+ year career a solid foundation in handling financial issues in divorce and family law cases.

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