Divorce

Protecting Men’s Rights in Divorce

The New London, Connecticut law office of Bruce A. Chamberlain has been representing clients in divorce court for more than 20 years, with a focus on ensuring fair and equitable treatment for men and fathers throughout the divorce settlement process.

Divorce attorney Bruce Chamberlain educates his clients about filing for divorce in Connecticut courts and the challenges they may face in court. He also helps his clients to understand their strengths, their rights as fathers, and how they can optimize their results in mediation or in court.

An important part of what we do is help our clients—particularly our many male clients—to develop realistic expectations of divorce court.

Many men are excessively pessimistic, expecting that things will go badly. This attitude can prevent them from asking for what they really want, whether that is child custody or spousal support (spousal support is gender neutral; it is paid by the higher-paid spouse to the lower-income spouse). This attitude can lead to unnecessary bitterness and make negotiating a fair property settlement difficult.

The legal system has improved and men are treated with greater fairness in divorce court these days. Talk to divorce attorney Bruce A. Chamberlain to get an accurate picture of what could happen in your child support case or divorce.

For men who think our society has evolved beyond gender bias, unrealistically positive expectations of how the divorce process will go in court will bring some unwelcome surprises. They will likely find that gender can still be a factor in child custody or alimony and they’re in for more of a fight than they expected. Set aside what you THINK you know about Connecticut divorce and talk with an attorney who really knows divorce .

When you come to our law office, you can expect to be treated with respect, to have your rights as a father taken seriously, and to be educated about the process of divorce. Bruce Chamberlain provides compassionate and down-to-earth legal counsel that you can trust.

Mediation

We’re proactive in advocating for our clients interests, not reactive. We know we may be facing an uphill battle and it’s important to start out on the right foot. That might mean preparing for litigation in court—but more often it means looking for things the couple has in common and helping them find their own resolution.

Why have a judge tell you how to run your life if you and your partner can find some agreements yourselves? Bruce Chamberlain works in four-way meetings with his client and the other spouse and opposing attorney to find agreements when possible. This saves our clients money and time and often yields better results in property settlements and spousal support decisions. A judge will still have to approve these agreements.

Contact divorce attorney Bruce A. Chamberlain if you will be filing for divorce in Connecticut.

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