Obtaining a Fair Alimony Result ... a Waterbury Lawyer Who Can Help
Whether you are seeking alimony or being asked to pay, fair results are not guaranteed — especially if a trial judge has to decide the issue.
At D'Amico, Griffin and Pettinicchi, LLC, our family law attorney has been helping men and women in Connecticut to solve to the divorce-related problem of spousal support for more than 20 years. If you have concerns about this issue, we encourage you to put the experience of attorney Tom Pettinicchi, and the strength of our entire legal team on your side.
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Divorce, hurt feelings and the desire to retaliate are no strangers to one another. Neither are divorce and financial difficulties. The combination of these two realities often makes alimony (also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance) a battleground issue.
As an experienced attorney who has seen more than his fair share of divorce trials, Tom Pettinicchi works to resolve alimony differences outside of court wherever possible. In that regard, he is an effective negotiator, a respected neutral mediator (Special Master), and a proven consensus-builder. That said, he will be well-prepared and ready to take the matter to trial whenever an opponent refuses to be reasonable.
Alimony Basics
Temporary and, or, permanent alimony may be involved in any divorce. At the beginning of a divorce, temporary orders for child custody, visitation and support may be issued by a family court judge. These orders remain in place until the divorce is complete.
Permanent alimony can be mutually agreed to through negotiation or the mediation process, or it may be ordered by the court at the conclusion of a trial. Judges have a great deal of discretionary power in deciding this issue and consider a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the relative earning capacity of each spouse, and fault.
If you have other questions about alimony or would like to schedule a meeting with Mr. Pettinicchi — call or contact our firm today.
From our offices in Watertown, Connecticut, we represent clients in various locales within the State of Connecticut.
