Divorce

Fairfield County Divorce and Marital Law Attorney

Working Toward the "Win-Win" Solution

Dissolution • Alimony • Prenuptial Agreements

Caught up in the emotions and turmoil, many divorcing couples find it hard to look beyond the date of dissolution. I help clients consider all post-divorce financial and family issues, and strive toward out-of-court resolutions.

My experience has been that settlements work much better in the long run than an arrangement imposed by a judge. With the right divorce attorney, you can avoid a legal battle without sacrificing your interests. Call my Greenwich, Connecticut law office at 203-869-0528 to arrange a confidential appointment at your convenience.

Settlement-Minded, Trial Prepared

Eric Anderson, Attorney at Law serves clients in southwestern Fairfield County and in southern Vermont, where I previously practiced for many years. I have helped hundreds of clients reach fair and efficient resolutions in divorce. However, my background is in litigation. If negotiations break down, you will be vigorously represented by a trial lawyer with over 40 years of experience.

• In asset division, I focus on creative and equitable settlements in which both parties get something they want, enabling all to move on with their lives. I routinely handle divorces with large estates, and can advise on tax-advantageous ways to divide marital property.
• In child custody matters, I guide divorcing couples toward workable agreements that are mindful of the continuing relationship they will have as co-parents. Lingering animosities from a custody trial or bitter fight over assets only make the future difficult.

Spousal Support

In marriages of 15 years or longer, lifetime alimony is commonly awarded (but not automatic). In shorter marriages, courts have wider latitude. The primary factors in granting spousal support are income disparity, age and health, and the receiving spouse's capacity to become self-supporting. I can advise on whether alimony is likely in your divorce — we can discuss negotiating an alimony settlement versus letting a judge decide how much and for how long.

Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

A pre-marital agreement (or post-marital agreement signed during the marriage) provides asset protection by specifying property that will not be subject to equitable distribution in the event of divorce. This makes sense if you come to the marriage with significant assets and your fiancé fiancée does not. They are also common in second marriages to protect inheritance rights of children from the first marriage.

In drafting or reviewing a premarital contract, I ensure that the terms are clear and detailed in order to minimize grounds for future challenges. When litigating a prenuptial agreement, the key factors are (a) whether it was fairly entered into after review with independent legal counsel, (b) whether there was full disclosure of ALL assets, and (c) whether the arrangement was lopsided to an "unconscionable" degree.

To discuss appropriate strategies for the specific circumstances of your divorce, or to address a prenuptial agreement, call my Greenwich office today at 203-869-0528, or contact me online. After hours or weekend consultations by appointment.