I don’t mind losing a spouse, but I hate the idea of splitting up a successful business partnership.

Most business partnerships between spouses will not survive a divorce, but there are plenty of exceptions to just about every rule about human behavior.

In cases where a joint business venture preceded and fostered a marriage, there may be valid reasons to keep a successful business going even when the partners no longer want to live together.

Such a situation requires extremely sensitive lawyering. A good lawyer can help you gauge whether a proposed divorce settlement maintains your ability to continue running a profitable business while divorcing your partner. Tax issues, property issues, credit issues, insurance matters and even immigration status may have a bearing on whether and how your joint business can prosper even with the dissolution of your marriage.

The primary mission of Hirsch Legal, LLC is to protect our clients’ rights in divorce and custody actions. We share your goal of achieving an optimal post-divorce arrangement, where your personal and financial viability are assured as much as humanly possible.

While we certainly do not encourage our clients to maintain or form business partnerships with their ex-spouses, we recognize that economic needs and the vagaries of personal chemistry may mean that such an arrangement is viable and perhaps even indispensable post-divorce.  Every matter we handle is unique, therefore its important that each client be honest about their desired outcomes so that strategic matters, settlements, or proposed trial orders, comport with their preferences.

Attorney Carmina Hirsch (formerly Tessitore), is widely recognized for her ability to help her clients negotiate advantageous settlements under very fraught circumstances, and prevail at trial when settlement is not possible due to unreasonable demands or conduct from the other side. If you want to figure out how you can keep your thriving company intact when your marriage is falling apart, and if our legal analysis determines that this does not harm your best interests, we can help you achieve such an outcome.

Hirsch Legal, LLC is one of Connecticut’s foremost divorce and family law practices. We serve clients throughout Fairfield County: our Shelton office is within easy driving distance of Bridgeport, Westport, Danbury and Stamford. Call today to arrange a consultation!

We Serve Clients in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Ansonia Alimony Attorney, Same Sex Marriage, Legal Separation, Mediation, Modification, Contempt, and Post Judgment Attorney Matters.

Serving Ansonia, Milford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

I don’t really want to divorce my wife; I just want to scare her. Can a lawyer help me do that?

When it comes to how you want to live your life, you are in charge. The essential job of an attorney is to provide legal advice that will help you defend your rights when you are under a legal threat or help you prevail in court if you are initiating an action against another party.

Generally speaking, lawyers want no part of a frivolous lawsuit.

If you want your wife to stop drinking, or to abandon a secret love affair, or to stop nagging you about mowing the lawn, you could consider hiring a life coach or a psychologist to help you deal with life’s common problems. Save making an appointment with a lawyer for when you need legal assistance.

Lawyers do not make idle threats. Any legal documents you want to send to your spouse (or anyone else) must be grounded in solid facts, illuminated by a precise knowledge of laws applicable to a particular situation.

Whether you need legal advice on how to prepare for divorce or on how to stay within the law when trying to stave off a divorce, Hirsch Legal, LLC stands ready to advise you on steps you can take (within the bounds of law) to achieve your desired ends.

Not every consultation leads to a case that a prospective client will take all the way to Court. We often advise clients on how to be proactive in insulating themselves from legal exposure, whether by providing advice on what a divorce settlement might look like if a marital situation continues to worsen, or by suggesting strategies to forestall issues that may be in opposition to your best interests.

There is no one better qualified than Attorney Carmina Hirsch, a perennial “Super-Lawyer” as judged by her peers in the legal community, to advise you on divorce and child custody matters arising under the jurisdiction of Connecticut courts. If you live in Fairfield County or New Haven county, contact her today, she’s serves clients in Bridgeport, Westport, Danbury, Stamford and other urban centers in Fairfield and New Haven County.

Hirsch Legal, LLC Serve Clients in Divorce, Attorney For Minor Child in Ansonia, Child Support Attorney in Ansonia, Alimony, Attorney For Same Sex Marriage, Legal Separation, Mediation, Modification, Contempt, and Post-Judgment Matters.

Serving Ansonia, Milford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Danbury, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut.

To know more about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com/

Why do I have to go through a Court to get a divorce in Connecticut?

Getting sued for divorce is not the same sort of litigation as being sued for a property issue for example, or by the state in criminal court. Because legal marriage confers certain important rights – rights to real property, tax implications, inheritance, custody/support, and others – court intervention, consideration, and review of final terms is required when dividing the marital estate.

Connecticut is a “no-fault” divorce state, which means that persons seeking a divorce are not required to prove any element of a fault ground to be granted a divorce. However, fault can and often does come into play when dividing the marital estate.

 

Even when divorces are uncontested, the state has an interest in ensuring that one party does not take unfair advantage of the other, especially when issues of child abuse, asset destruction or theft, arise. The state also has an interest in ensuring that the children of divorcing couples are properly provided for, e.g., that housing, schooling, healthcare, college, and emotional support are adequate and appropriate to the child’s needs.

Divorce matters can often be complicated. Whether you are the plaintiff or the defendant, you are well-advised to seek competent legal representation in a divorce proceeding. Many parties find themselves blindsided by scurrilous accusations of wrongdoing by their spouse, or during discovery find that financial or personal information is not as they thought, or sometimes a vindictive spouse simply takes advantage of a non-moneyed spouse with no competent legal representation. When you need a lawyer for a divorce or child custody matter in New Haven or Fairfield County, contact us to schedule your free consultation.

Before you agree to terms, it behooves you to learn about your legal rights and to discuss legal strategies that can help you make the best of a bad situation. If you live in Fairfield County, whether in Danbury, Shelton, Fairfield, Newtown, Darien, Westport, or Bridgeport, Attorney Carmina K. Hirsch (formerly Tessitore) and the team at Hirsch Legal, LLC is ready to help you.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

 

Is my divorce lawyer my new best friend?

Most lawyers, by nature and by training, are outgoing, affable, gregarious people who are excellent listeners. They tend to know all the movers and shakers in the community: journalists, politicians, and important business people. The overwhelming majority are well-read, well-spoken and well-dressed. What’s not to like?

It would be foolish to deny the excellent qualities of lawyers, but clients should not expect their divorce lawyers to be their new best friends. Going through a divorce is an emotionally draining experience for anyone, and friends or relatives you were once close to may take your spouse’s side leaving you with less of a support system than you anticipated.  The relationship with your lawyer is special – he/she has a duty to serve your best interests within the bounds of the law and within the scope of his/her engagement, and to listen and keep confidential what you discuss – its natural to feel that you can talk to him/her about anything and everything.

However, your lawyer is not an appropriate sounding board for all the complaints (valid or petty) you have against your soon-to-be ex-spouse – emailing or calling your lawyer everyday to vent about non-legal issues will be costly to you in increased attorneys fees. If you need a safe, healthy, and confidential space to vent, you are better served engaging the services of a psychologist, a spiritual advisor or other therapist. Lawyers are trained to deal with legal issues – they are not marriage counselors, career advisors, or psychoanalysts.

The best approach, both for clients and for Divorce Attorney, is to maintain a strictly professional relationship during the divorce process. It is inevitable that you will bond with your attorney over shared victories or defeats during the course of your case, but keep your expectations in check. If you want a cost effective and time efficient process, utilize your attorney’s services only to address your legal needs.

Hirsch Legal, LLC has an excellent record in Court and at the negotiating table – our client testimonials are a testament to the way in which we work as a team with our clients in an effort to achieve their reasonable goals.  Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential consultation with Attorney Carmina K. Hirsch (formerly Tessitore) to discuss how we can help you.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

Planning and attending an event that is designed to honor your child can be difficult for a divorced parent because the other parent may be present.  It is possible, however, to pull off a great family function with your ex.  Here are some tips to help:

Try to handle the planning together:  When you are the only one coordinating an event for your child, it can make seem like you’re trying to run the show instead of being inclusive, which can place your ex in a defensive position. Instead, reach out to your ex (with enough advance notice) to allow him/her to take part in the planning. Their appreciation for your consideration will go a long way toward helping the dynamic between you when the event takes place.

Discuss any guests that you plan on including:  Unfortunately, divorced parents do not often go through their moving-on processes at the same time, so it’s important to realize that one of you may be single while the other one isn’t. It’s not altogether necessary or reasonable to bar your new guy or girl from attending an event where your ex may be present, but you should discuss the matter with your ex first and be sure that you’ve allowed a respectable amount of time and healing to pass before even considering it.

Keep the ‘adult’ issues out of it:  Your child will probably feel tense enough — depending on age — knowing you’re both going to be there.  If there are any issues that you have to work out regarding feelings and conflicts, take care of it behind the scenes and not at the event.  Be sure to help create happy memories for your child, and keep adult issues away from the child’s day.

Our principal, Attorney Carmina K. Hirsch (formerly Tessitore), has been annually recognized by her colleagues in the Connecticut State bar as one of the state’s “Super Lawyers Rising Stars,” and she’s received accolades for client satisfaction. She can advise you on how to end your marriage with dignity and in the best interests of your children. Our Shelton office is just a few miles away from Fairfield and New Haven County’s main cities of Bridgeport, Westport, Stamford, Danbury, Milford, New Haven, and Waterbury. Call today for a consultation!

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

Wedded Strangers

Opposites attract, but sometimes the positive charge wears off and you repel each other. Some of the most bitter and difficult divorce cases involve spouses who are poles apart in terms of nationality, religious outlook, health and dietary habits, or position on the introvert/extrovert scale.

You may have been attracted to an exotic look, a foreign accent, or a carefree attitude toward life. Once you have fallen out of that spell, the very things that brought you together may drive you further apart than you could ever have imagined.

Most Americans don’t have to worry about their spouse’s relatives exerting violence upon them when they seek a divorce, but for people married to men or women from countries with less enlightened attitudes about divorce, the sense of fear may be palpable, and sometimes these fears are well justified.

American parents typically have a mutual interest in their children and often seek custody arrangements that allow both parents to take an ongoing role in their children’s upbringing. Customs in other countries may vary. There is always a risk that your spouse may attempt to “kidnap” your children back to his or her country of origin, perhaps without leaving a forwarding address. If most of your marital property consists of overseas holdings or offshore bank accounts, it may be tough for you to recover any of that money if the deeds or accounts are in your spouse’s name. On top of all that, as we see from the constant recent attempts to change the way immigration laws are enforced, there may be reason, if you are the immigrant spouse of an American citizen, to worry that your spouse will attempt to get your visa revoked before a divorce action makes it to court.

There are many other examples of couples who fall under the category of “wedded strangers.” Differences of temperament or religion can be every bit as troublesome as differences in nationality or immigration status.  After marrying a carefree Bohemian who squanders marital assets on frivolous purchases or a con-artist who diverts your hard earned savings, you may find yourself confronted with heavy debts or liens that seem to have come from nowhere.

For these and many other reasons you’ll need to pay special attention to the bottom line during a divorce negotiation. A good lawyer, aided by a qualified team of researchers, including immigration and financial experts as needed and when required, can help you get the best possible results out of what could otherwise be a very difficult if not completely hopeless situation.

Hirsch Legal LLC in Shelton enjoys a well-deserved reputation as one of Connecticut’s foremost divorce and family law practices. We serve clients in many of Connecticut’s biggest markets, including New Haven, Bridgeport, Westport, Stamford and Danbury. Our principal attorney, Carmina Hirsch, has been recognized by her peers as a top attorney for Connecticut divorce law. When you need a lawyer for a divorce or child custody matter in New Haven or Fairfield County, contact us to schedule your free consultation.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

Fairfield and New Haven Counties are excellent family-friendly places to live in the United States. We are renowned for our nationally-ranked schools, for our spacious and beautiful public parks and sports facilities, and for our convenient and well-stocked shopping centers. Our communities take seriously the health, education, well-being, and security of our children.

Divorce can pose greater stress to children than to their parents. Children often feel a sense of insecurity of what the future holds for them.  Splitting the marital estate can mean a child leaving the home they grew up in, losing a place in a good school, changing healthcare coverage, and losing emotional stability at a critical age. In cases where spousal or child abuse is the precipitating factor in a marital breakup, the physical safety of children may be an additional urgent factor requiring the attention of the Court. In cases where there are grounds to suspect that a child is being victimized by his parents or siblings, the Court may appoint a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) to investigate such matters.

Hirsch Legal, LLC is intimately familiar with these aspects of Connecticut family law. We work toensure a child’s best interests are upheld in all matters on track for a hearing or trial, or that ultimately settle. At the same time, we recognize that abuse allegations levied by opposing parties are sometimes used as a smokescreen to gain advantages during negotiations, and we won’t stand for that either!  We ensure all evidence is presented to uncover the truth behind inaccurate facts or misleading information presented by the opposing party.

Most cases proceed under the assumption that both parents ultimately want the best for their children, and will do their best to meet their responsibilities until the child reaches the age of majority. We assist our clients in preparing and/or agreeing to settlements in which matters such as child custody, education, support and healthcare are adequately and fairly covered.  In cases where one parent poses a danger to a child, more aggressive tactics must be utilized to ensure that child’s safety is maintained.

Your spouse may have betrayed or abandoned you, but this should not affect your relationship with and your responsibility toward your children. Your marriage may be ending, but your role as co-parent will go on for years to come.  You are now in the ‘business’ of raising your children with their other parent.

Hirsch Legal, LLC has been recognized as one of Connecticut’s top divorce and family law firms. We can’t make all your problems magically disappear, but we can help you resolve your issues with your spouse in a manner that preserves the integrity of your family, and especially your relationship with your children.

Our principal, Attorney Carmina K. Hirsch (formerly Tessitore), has been annually recognized by her colleaguesin the Connecticut State bar as one of the state’s “Super Lawyers Rising Stars,” and she’s received accolades for client satisfaction.She can advise you on how to end your marriage with dignity and in the best interests of your children. Our Shelton office is just a few miles away from Fairfield and New Haven County’s main cities of Bridgeport, Westport, Stamford, Danbury, Milford, New Haven, and Waterbury. Call today for a consultation!

Contact Us:
Hirsch Legal, LLC
4 Research Drive, Suite 402
Shelton, CT 06484

T: 203-779-7337
F: 203-779-7338

We Serve Clients in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Same Sex Marriage, Legal Separation Stamford, Mediation, Modification, Contempt Attorney in Ansonia, and Post-Judgment Matters.

Serving Ansonia, Milford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven, Stamford, Connecticut.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

It came out of the blue. You were in a client meeting, when suddenly you got a text from your spouse, “Come home this minute!” You tried to call back, but he/she won’t take your call. You return home to find your clothes and your books in the street. You pound on the door, but no one answers. You try to open the door, only to discover that the lock has been changed.

If this happens to you, your first move, after securing your possessions, should be to contact Hirsch Legal, LLC, one of Fairfield and New Haven County’s leading divorce and family law practices.

Whether your transgression was leaving the toilet seat up; walking away after a fight; having an affair; forgetting your anniversary; or just being yourself, you need expert guidance on how to resolve the situation and secure your best interests. Whether that means reconciliation or eventual dissolution of the marriage is ultimately up to you and your spouse, but only a good lawyer can make you properly aware of the legal consequences of either decision.

If your first instinct is to break a window and enter the house from the patio, or to hide behind the hedges until your spouse comes out and then grab him/her and force him/her to let you in, you are probably exposing yourself to the danger of incarceration or worse. Calling your spouse and leaving obscene, threatening, or angry messages may only result in a harassment charge and a legal order of protection levied against you. Whatever the state of your relationship before this incident, your actions going forward must be guided by reason, not spite and malice.

You will find out soon enough what motivated your spouse’s angry outburst and conduct. What is important to remember is that every step you take in this moment of crisis will set the tone for the next phase of your life.

Our society and system of justice has established a judicial forum as the proper place to adjudicate matters such as divorce and child custody issues. Don’t take matters into your own hands. If we take you on as a client, we will find a way to get to the bottom of the situation and resolve the problem. We will do our level best to make sure that your day in court is a successful one; that your marriage is dissolved on terms acceptable to you, terms that allow you to maintain your financial security and also allow you to continue your relationship with your children.

Whether you realize it or not, from the moment you got your spouse’s text, your life has now been placed in the hands of Lady Justice – there’s a reason why the iconic figure is depicted with the scales of justice held upright in one hand and a sword held downward in the other.  In all family matters, attempting to negotiate an amicable resolution is the first action to take.  If an amicable result is not possible, then aggressive litigation tactics must be employed. If the case comes to trial, Hirsch Legal, LLC will present you in the best light possible, while leaving no stone unturned in an all-out effort to defend and protect your interests.

Conveniently located in Shelton,our office serves clients in New Haven and Fairfield County courts, including: Milford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Danbury, and Stamford. Call now to arrange for a consultation!

Contact Us:
Hirsch Legal, LLC
4 Research Drive, Suite 402
Shelton, CT 06484

T: 203-779-7337
F: 203-779-7338

We Serve Clients in Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Ansonia Alimony Attorney, Same Sex Marriage, Legal Separation, Mediation, Modification, Contempt, and Post Judgment Attorney Matters.

Serving Ansonia, Milford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

After a decade or more of marriage it is easy to imagine that you know a person well. During a divorce trial however, when the gloves come off, you may find that the person you thought you knew is gone.

Not all of the surprises you may face in a divorce proceeding stem from your spouse’s emotional or unreasonable positions.  You may also come across serious issues in discovery, like hidden assets or missing funds. You may come across documents that reveal that you are not his second wife, but his third or fourth. Perhaps a health crisis or chronic disease that was covered up for years suddenly comes to your attention. Maybe you find out that the business your spouse inherited from his/her parent is now worth less than nothing, perhaps because of an unusual step he/she took just after you filed for divorce.

The earlier you know about such potential surprises, the better prepared you will be to deal with them properly when negotiating a settlement of the financial portion of the marital estate, or custody/visitation arrangement, and/or readying your matter for trial.

The process of “discovery” entails learning about (ie. inventorying) what exists in the marital estate, obtaining documentation to support claimed assets and debts, and vetting information disclosed.  Discovery includes a gathering, exchange, and review of all pertinent legal and financial documents, and may involve depositions of you, your spouse, and any business partners or family members who may have a stake in the case.

Not all people surrender such records or reveal such personal financial information willingly. Discovery may involve court-ordered evaluations, real estate or asset appraisals, and forensic accounting methods to be employed. Sometimes there may be jurisdictional or tax issues that require some research and knowledge of laws in other states or even other countries.

As well, skeletons in your own closet may have to be disclosed in a way that does not injure your prospects of reaching a reasonable settlement or attaining a positive outcome at trial. Handling such discovery matters with tact and dispatch is the hallmark of a competent lawyer.

Hirsch Legal, LLC will handle your matter with focused attention, utilizing intensive discovery methods and experts when a case demands that complicated financial structures be unpacked and brought before the court in the most clear manner possible. Attorney Carmina K. Hirsch (formerly Tessitore) has been recognized by her peers and clients as among the top divorce and family law practitioners in New Haven and Fairfield County.  She has represented clients in high net worth matters involving complex litigation, as well as matters wherein the marital estate is of lesser value yet comprised of convoluted asset and debt structures.

If you are involved in a divorce or attorney for child custody matter in New Haven or Fairfield County, and you want your case handled as smoothly and efficiently as possible, you would do well to contact Hirsch Legal, LLC to schedule a consultation. Our Shelton office is conveniently located within easy driving distance of Stamford, Westport, Bridgeport, Milford, New Haven, Danbury, Waterbury and other nearby towns and cities.

Hirsch Legal, LLC Serve Clients in Divorce Attorney, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Same Sex Marriage, Legal Separation Stamford, Mediation, Modification, Contempt, and Post-Judgment Matters.

Serving Ansonia, Milford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut.

To get more information about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com

Going through a divorce is a difficult process to navigate. It can feel like every word or action from the other side is calculated to harm your dignity, your fortune, and your sense of belonging in your community of friends and family. In making their case to the judge, many advocates seize on to put into record your darkest secrets, all the while painting a portrait of you as an unfit parent, an unscrupulous businessperson, a liar, cheater, disengaged lover, lazy sponge or whatever other insulting characterization they determine might sway the judge into granting their inequitable and exaggerated demands.

Had Dante gone into hell without Virgil, he might not have made it out in one piece. Similarly, while divorce court can feel like hell, it can be managed well when you have adequate representation despite the onslaught of obstacles your angry spouse and his/her counsel may try to place in your path. You need a lawyer who is thorough in her research and strategy, and whose exhaustive knowledge of the law and procedure enables you to avoid and/or conquer all obstacles designed to harm you.

At its core the legal process is organized to give both sides a fair outcome – getting there however takes strategy and perseverance. A proactive legal strategy focuses on the weaknesses and misdeeds of the opposing party, forthrightly providing evidence to correct inaccurate claims made against you, while highlighting your positive attributes and contributions to the marital estate.

Divorce court is not a forum where a party should “wing it” as the saying “he who represents himself has a fool for a client” is ever present here. We often hold consults with parties who represented themselves during their divorce and now post-judgment express regret over terms they settled on, many of which may not be modifiable and/or may require intensive and costly post-judgment litigation to correct.  Had those parties been represented by counsel during their divorce, their initial outcomes could have been better suited toward their ultimate goals.

Hirsch Legal, LLC is one of Connecticut’s foremost divorce and family law practices. If you retain our services, you will enter the divorce process with considerable advantages. Many of our litigious opponents back off from their unreasonable positions and unnecessarily aggressive tactics once they see the formidable case strategies developed for our clients.  Our methods are designed to place our client’s on the best possible footing in furtherance of attaining global resolution and/or preparing a matter for trial.

Hirsch Legal, LLC do our utmost to ensure that our clients maintain a solid financial position post-divorce when dividing the marital estate; that custody and visitation arrangements are fair and reasonable and in the best interests of the minor children; and that reputational harm is prevented or minimized to the maximum extent of the law. Our mission is to save you time and money while attaining your reasonable goals.

Hirsch Legal, LLC represent clients throughout Fairfield and New Haven County. Our Shelton office is within convenient driving distance of the major urban centers of Bridgeport, Westport, Danbury and Milford. Whether you need a divorce attorney or an attorney to defend your interests in other Family Court proceedings, call to set up a consult today!

Hirsch Legal, LLC Serve Clients in Divorce, Attorney For Minor Child in Ansonia, Child Support Attorney in Ansonia, Alimony, Attorney For Same Sex Marriage, Legal Separation, Mediation, Modification, Contempt, and Post-Judgment Matters.

Serving Ansonia, Milford, Waterbury, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Danbury, New Haven, and Stamford, Connecticut.

To know more about Hirsch Legal, LLC visit here http://www.familyanddivorcelawconnecticut.com