Family Law

At Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff in Milford, Connecticut, family law attorneys are sensitive to the serious impact proceedings have on the firm's clients. They have the experience and maturity to provide legal counsel during those processes. Below are summaries of some of the practices' services. If you would like to speak with a divorce lawyer, or have another question about family law, please contact HSS&K to make arrangements for a consultation.

Divorce: Marital dissolution involves unraveling the complex legal and financial structure of a family as provided for under the laws of Connecticut. Divorce lawyers at HSS&K help the firm's clients design strategies that will protect their emotional and economic well-being.

Child Custody and Support: From the time a couple prepares to separate until the children of the marriage have reached majority issues of custody, visitation, and child support are at the forefront. During divorce and in post-decree modification proceedings, lawyers at HSS&K assist clients in resolving custody issues with creative solutions that are in the best interests of the children.

Division of Marital Assets and Spousal Support: It is important that an attorney carefully consider valuation of assets, including 401k, IRA, mutual funds, and other retirement funds; pension plans; real estate; art and antiquities; business interests; and stock options when negotiating and drafting property settlements. The firm's divorce lawyers work closely with members of the firm's related practices to see that their clients receive the most beneficial settlement possible when negotiating division of marital property and alimony agreements.

Divorce Litigation: Whenever possible the firm's attorneys assist clients in resolving differences through negotiation, mediation, or other cooperative means during divorce. However, when necessary in order to meet clients' goals the firm's attorneys provide powerful and determined litigation representation.

Prenuptial Agreements, Post-nuptial Agreements: Parties contemplating marriage, or concerned about their rights regarding support or disposition of property upon separation, marital dissolution, death, or another specific event, rely on the counsel of attorneys at HSS&K to design legally binding post or prenuptial agreements.

Other Domestic Law Services: The firm's family law attorneys provide assistance with paternity issues, adoption, guardianships, conservatorships, and other matters.