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Divorce

Greenwich Divorce Attorney

When there is a lot at stake personally and financially in your divorce, either in what you will gain or lose, you want the legal process handled with the knowledgeable, compassionate and meticulous care that will ensure that you are able to maintain your current lifestyle and to provide for your children.

At the Law Office of Douglas J. Wells in Greenwich, Connecticut, I have over thirty years experience handling complex divorce cases involving substantial assets. By working closely with my clients and comprehensively addressing each aspect of their divorce case, I have garnered the trust of the court system and the community. Contact me today if you need legal assistance with your impending divorce.

Complex Divorce

The process of divorce may seem tricky when one or both parties possess significant assets such as stock options, pension and retirement benefits, business interests, or real estate investments. Yet often the conflict in essence is about one party, usually the breadwinner, wishing to protect his or her assets and investments, and the other wanting to ensure his or her long-term financial security.

No matter which side you fall on, the sure legal representation of an experienced lawyer is a crucial investment in protecting your financial stability. I have a comprehensive knowledge of the financial, legal, and procedural aspects of a complex divorce—I can help you.

Comprehensive Assistance

When you visit the Law Office of Douglas J. Wells in Greenwich, together we will build your case, compiling information concerning your marital history, learning what contributions each party has made for the benefit of the family and the marital estate, and helping you understand the factors that a Connecticut divorce court must take into consideration when it makes orders concerning asset distribution, responsibility for debts of the marriage, child custody and support, and alimony. Connecticut General Statutes 46b-81 and 82 delineate the so-called “statutory factors”:

The court shall consider the length of the marriage, the causes for dissolution of the marriage, the age, health, station, occupation, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties and the opportunity of each for future acquisition of capital assets and income. The court shall also consider the contribution of each of the parties in the acquisition, preservation or appreciation in value of their respective estates, and, in the case of a parent to whom the custody of minor children has been awarded, the desirability of such parent’s securing employment.

In order to compile and present a complete financial picture to the court, it is important that you have an attorney with experience and excellent litigation skills to make your case clear and concise, to ensure the best possible outcome for you and you family.

In my practice, I also ably provide my clients with legal assistance in the following areas:

If maintaining your current economic lifestyle hangs in the balance in your divorce case, do not hesitate. Contact the Law Office of Douglas J. Wells and schedule an initial consultation.