Alimony

Spousal Support in Connecticut

Many men who come to the law office of Bruce A. Chamberlain don’t understand the process of divorce, how family law judges arrive at their decisions, and how they will be affected by those decisions.

Most often, the male client is unduly pessimistic and believes it is impossible to receive fair treatment. On the other hand, some men come to see us who are overly optimistic, believing that the courts are completely gender neutral and everything will be 50/50.

Every case is different. We can’t give you any hard and fast rules or tell you exactly how your case will be decided. What we can do is share our more than 20 years of experience in Connecticut divorce courts. Contact our office to speak with a Connecticut alimony attorney about your case.

When you work with alimony attorney Bruce A. Chamberlain, he’ll explain the process and the guidelines that are typically used to determine spousal support (also called alimony). The judge will consider many factors, including:
the length of the marriage,
the earnings of each party as well as their earning potential,
each person’s obligation to care for children, and
who was at fault in the divorce.

Unfortunately, the judge usually does not consider the man’s expenses and needs if he is not going to be the primary caregiver for children. Divorce lawyer Bruce Chamberlain prepares a strong case to demonstrate that the other spouse is capable of earning money and becoming self supporting.

Attorney Bruce A. Chamberlain has more than 20 years of divorce and trial law experience. When you become a client of his law firm, you can expect to be educated about the process and possible outcomes, informed about the progress of your case every step of the way, and included in decision making so that your goals and values are included in the divorce agreement.

Contact our office to schedule an appointment to speak with a divorce lawyer who understands your needs and protects your rights in divorce court.

At the New London, Connecticut law office of divorce attorney Bruce A. Chamberlain we help people find fair and equitable solutions in custody, alimony and property division. We serve communities in New London County, Connecticut, including Groton, Waterford, Norwich, Stonington, Mystic, East Lyme, Colchester, Ledyard, and Montville.