Family law, handled with care.
Divorce and custody are hard enough without a lawyer who makes them harder. We guide you through, clearly and compassionately.
Compassionate
Confidential
Focused on what matters
Divorce and custody are hard enough without a lawyer who makes them harder. We guide you through, clearly and compassionately.
Before anything else, we understand your situation and what you want.
Plain-language advice, so you always know where things stand.
Especially when children are involved, that's what we protect.
Divorce doesn't have to mean a courtroom battle. We'll help you choose the path that fits your family — and we're ready for any of them.
A neutral process to reach an agreement together — usually faster, less costly, and less adversarial.
Each of you has an attorney, but everyone commits up front to settling out of court.
When agreement isn't possible, we advocate for you firmly and skillfully in court.
Contested and uncontested, guided with steadiness and care.
Centered on your children's wellbeing and stability.
A calmer, collaborative path toward agreement.
Fair arrangements, clearly explained.
Updating existing orders as life changes.
Clear expectations, set with care before the wedding.
We keep our practice small on purpose, so you work directly with your attorney — not a rotating cast. You'll get calls returned, questions answered, and a steady hand through a hard season.
Our goal isn't to win at all costs. It's to help you reach an outcome you can build a good next chapter on.
General answers to get you oriented — your consultation is where we get into the specifics of your situation.
It depends on complexity and how much you agree on. We'll give you a realistic timeline at your consultation.
Often, no. Many cases resolve through mediation or settlement without ever going to trial.
Courts focus on the best interests of the child. We'll walk you through the factors that matter most.
Reach out and we'll tell you plainly how our consultations work — no surprises, ever.
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll set up a time to talk it through — confidentially and without judgment.
Hearth Family Law
The Connecticut shoreline
(203) 555‑0683 · hello@hearthfamilylaw.example