Divorce & Separation

Fairfield County, Connecticut ▪ Shelton Divorce Lawyer

We understand that you want the divorce process to address your needs and just be over, with as little turmoil as possible. With 22 years of experience, Shelton divorce lawyer Gerald M. Gallant can confidently represent your interests. Our firm handles all cases from the simple “uncontested” divorce to complex marital estates.

Property Settlements • Alimony

The Law Offices of Gerald M. Gallant is based in Shelton, Connecticut and serves men and women of Shelton, Bridgeport, New Haven, Danbury, Waterbury, Stratford, Trumbull, West Haven, East Haven, Fairfield, Orange, Woodbridge, Hamden, Naugatuck, Ansonia, Derbv, Seymour, Oxford, Monroe, Wallingford, Fairfield County, New Haven County, and throughout the Naugatuck Valley. Our firm handles all issues of Connecticut family law, including legal separation, divorce, child custody, and child support. Contact us today to schedule an appointment about your case.

Divorce Settlements

The divorce settlement, or divorce decree, addresses all issues of property, child custody and visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The property settlement agreement concerns only the dividing of marital assets. Mr. Gallant is adept at fair and sensible distribution of property, such as selling the home and splitting the proceeds, or compensating the other spouse in exchange for keeping the home.

The Law Offices of Gerald M. Gallant is well versed in valuing:

• The house, vacation homes, and other property
• 401(k), IRAs, mutual funds and retirement pensions
• Stocks and investments
• Financial interests in a business
• Vehicles, boats, jewelry and household property

Mr. Gallant is knowledgeable about Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, which dictate how pensions and life insurance are divided among divorcing couples. He also addresses continued medical coverage and other financial concerns.

Alimony (Spousal Support)

In Connecticut, granting of alimony for financial support for one spouse is based on approximately 14 factors, chiefly length of the marriage and income disparity. Temporary or permanent alimony is frequently claimed during the divorce process, and may be ordered beyond the divorce for a set length of time, or even until remarriage or death. As an attorney, Mr. Gallant’s role is to ensure that each spouse is honestly reporting income and expenses so the court makes a fair decision. He pursues alimony on behalf of those who need it and opposes the payment of alimony in circumstances in which it is not warranted.

Litigation When Necessary

Most property settlements can be settled out of court. Mr. Gallant is a tough but fair negotiator who makes sure his clients get their fair share. If the other spouse is unwilling to work out a deal, we will defend your interests aggressively in court.

Contact Shelton divorce lawyer Gerald M. Gallant today for your free initial consultation. We accept credit cards and our offices are easily accessible from Route 8.