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When a marital relationship is no longer what it once was, and you realize the need to take charge of your future and/or remove yourself from a difficult situation, that’s when it’s time to meet with an expert in family law.
The earlier you contact a family law attorney, the better. Your family situation is unlike anyone else’s and can be more complicated than you think, especially if children are involved or you have substantial assets.
During your initial meeting with Attorney Karen Gersten, she will ask questions, listen to your story and walk you through your options step by step. She can also explain how Connecticut law will affect you during this difficult time and provide insights on custody, alimony, support, property division, debt obligations, and other related matters. If you are already divorced and need to make changes or enforce orders, Attorney Karen Gersten will give you an honest assessment of your chances to accomplish your goals and the steps necessary to get you there.
You’ll walk away with a complete understanding of the paths open to you. You’ll also see why Attorney Karen Gersten is known and respected for her experience and expertise in these areas of family law:
Mediation, collaboration, and litigation are all options in the divorce process. The right choice for you depends on your relationship with your spouse, net worth and other factors. (See Karen’s article, Guide to the 4 Common Divorce Options). Most of Attorney Karen Gersten’s cases are resolved without resorting to expensive and unpredictable court litigation. However, if your case calls for litigation, you’ll appreciate her record of success in the Connecticut family courts. You do not have to go to trial simply because you chose an option that allows you to seek court orders when necessary. Do not be afraid of court, as there are times when it is the best option. Most times however, resorting to a trial is not how cases get resolved. There are many opportunities for an amicable resolution during the process.
For couples that want to come to an agreement out of court and each side has a working knowledge of family finances but may not agree on all the issues, collaborative divorce could be the suggested path. Attorney Karen Gersten may recommend collaborative divorce as long as parties are willing to be honest and fair with each other.
Issues such as health care, joint debt, and property rights can make legal separation a sensible choice for some couples. People choose to legally separate when they are not ready to be divorced typically. Financial support, property division and child custody can be addressed in ways that are similar to a divorce. Of course, legal separation differs from divorce in that the couple remains legally married at the end.
Experienced, compassionate legal representation is particularly important when children are involved. Attorney Karen Gersten will protect your custody interests during a divorce or in a dispute between unmarried parents. Read Karen’s article, Know This About Child Custody in Connecticut.
Whether you expect to receive alimony or pay it, Attorney Karen Gersten recognizes that decisions made regarding alimony and finances will often determine how long it takes you to normalize your life after a divorce. She will fight to get you the fair financial settlement you deserve and expertly guide you regarding all options to maximize your cash flow.
The practice of mediation and conflict resolution encourages parties to communicate with each other so that a result can be achieved with the assistance of neutral third party. Mediation can be used in almost all non-criminal disputes surrounding divorce, separation, child custody and financial matters. Read Mediation: Not for Everyone But Here’s Why You Should Consider It. During mediation, it is important for each party to have Counsel to review documents and guide you as to an equitable resolution. Attorney Gersten serves as a mediator if both parties agree to mediate, or as review counsel if you are already in the process of mediation.
Unfortunately, things don’t always go according to plan after an initial divorce or separation agreement is reached. The agreement may require enforcement or modification and that can become more complicated than the original agreement. Attorney Karen Gersten will vigorously enforce your rights and protect the new future you are building for yourself.
In addition to the above specialties, the law firm of Gersten & Gersten can help you with other family-related issues including personal injury, estate planning, real estate, wills, criminal matters, insurance issues, probate and complex business dealings.