Cordell & Cordell is an international domestic litigation firm focused on men's divorce and all other family law practice areas. Men have chosen Cordell & Cordell because of our dedication to leveling the playing field for men in family law cases. Our mission is to be advisors and advocates for men before, during, and after divorce, with a passionate and intelligent devotion to excellence.
Don't face this process without Cordell and Cordell, a partner men can count on. Cordell & Cordell Hartford divorce attorney Nicole Mather was selected as a New England Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding attorneys. This is the third consecutive.
Don't face this process without Cordell and Cordell, a partner men can count on. Cordell & Cordell Hartford divorce attorney Nicole Mather was selected as a New England Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding attorneys. This is the third consecutive.
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Alimony & Maintenance
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You are here: Home / Cordell & Cordell Family Law Practice Areas / What is Spousal Support, Alimony, and Spousal Maintenance? In some instances, a wife will ask for alimony, also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance. Alimony is the court-ordered payment of money to your wife after the dissolution of marriage.
Child Custody
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Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents, regarding their children, after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree. There are two independent types of custody. Physical custody refers to the amount of time each parent is permitted physically with a child. This may be sole, primary, or joint custody.
Child Support
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Child support is a legal obligation in the form of regular payments made by a parent to benefit their child. This money is used for basic expenses and necessities such as food, housing, clothing, health care, and educational needs. Regardless of your fight to gain custody of your children, child support will be an issue in your case.
Contempt Proceedings
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Contempt of court typically refers to a willful action that disturbs, disrespects, or disobeys the orders or dignity of the court, judge, or other participants. Contempt of court can only come into play after a court has issued judgments, orders or decrees to govern the behavior of the parents, which it can do at any point during the divorce proceedings.
Divorce
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Cordell & Cordell divorce attorneys work to ensure every client has the divorce information and family law resources they need to understand the divorce process and know what to expect before meeting with a family law attorney. A divorce can be a long process, and preparation is key in minimizing the length of your case.
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