Family Law

WORKING TOGETHER

Representation starts with listening, learning and gleaning information about a client’s specific circumstances. This approach provides a basis for client education, client input, strategy formulation and the development of obtainable goals.

 

Attorney Foodman has tailored his practice to be client-centered and informed by open dialogue. Effective communication between counsel and the client enables sound legal strategy and the achievement of informed objectives.

FAMILY LAW - AREAS OF PRACTICE

Attorney Foodman represents individuals in various Family Law areas, including:

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Divorce

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Custody

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Parenting

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Legal Separation

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Post-Judgment Enforcement of Alimony and Child Support

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Post-Judgment Modification of Alimony and Child Support

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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

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College-Related Financial Orders

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A Focus on Safeguarding Clients’ Rights

A lawyer’s role in Family Law cases is to assist in the resolution of each party’s rights with respect to marital assets, custody and parenting, and where applicable, alimony and child support. These issues can often be complex. Attorney Foodman harnesses his expertise to apply relevant Connecticut law to the intricacies of a client’s circumstance.

Effective Representation

Effective Family Law representation requires a lawyer to hone their experience in and out of the courtroom, and to leverage relationships with professionals in adjacent fields. Attorney Foodman has cultivated strong rapport with experts in taxation, retirement plans, business valuation, forensic accounting, and parenting issues, among others. With over thirty years of experience, Attorney Foodman has the requisite knowledge and professional working relationships to provide informed and professional representation to clients navigating complex family law issues.

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Understanding Connecticut Law

Connecticut family law is grounded in a host of critical factors, including a family’s financial circumstances, each party’s employment opportunities, age, health, and marital duration, among others.  In order to effectively advocate for a client, a lawyer must possess a deep-rooted knowledge of the applicable law and the Attorney Foodman seeks to achieve settlement where feasible, but has decades of experience in inside the courtroom if necessary.

 

Throughout his career, Attorney Foodman has litigated and negotiated conclusions in cases spanning nearly all family law issues. His experience in the Connecticut family law field enables him to creatively apply client-specific factors when evaluating cases, formulating strategy, and achieving resolution.

Individualized Approach

Family Law is multi-dimensional, and no two clients are alike. Formulaic approaches are inconsistent with optimal results. Attorney Foodman prepares for each case through meticulous analysis of individual circumstances. This method includes an evaluation of marital assets and liabilities, earning potential, parenting style, and familial expectations for children, among other considerations.

 

Attorney Foodman seeks to achieve settlement where feasible, but does not hesitate to apply his decades of experience in the courtroom when necessary.  Attorney Foodman is competent, charismatic, and experienced. In your time of need, there is no better family lawyer to have in your corner.

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