Connecticut Divorce and Family Law Resources: Articles, self-helps, links, references and statutes relating to divorce or mediation in Connecticut.

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  Topic Home Page  

Prenuptial Agreements 
in Connecticut

   Susan K. Smith, Attorney-Mediator        
Hartford and Avon, Connecticut
       

Lead Site Articles                                                                            

Primary Materials: Connecticut Statutes, Cases and Rules

Recommended Books (Links to Amazon.com)                    

Recommended Links                                                            

Off-Net & On-Line Referrals & Assistance                             

  • Statewide Legal Services, 425 Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457. 800-453-3320, Local (860) 344-8096, Fax: (860) 344-1918. Statewide Legal Services is the intake agency and starting point for accessing legal assistance for low income persons in Connecticut. Hours: Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

  • Greater Hartford Legal Assistance Association. 80 Jefferson Street, Hartford. 860-541-5000. (Walk-in hours between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Mon - Fri).

  • Connecticut Legal Services, Family Law Advice Clinic. 587 Main Street, New Britain, CT 225-8678. Hours: Between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

  • Communities Law Center, Communities' Law Center, 141 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106-4406 Phone: (860) 246-4427.

  • The Children's Law Center - www.clcct.org. 30 Arbor Street, South, Hartford, CT 06106, Tel: 877-law-door. Provides representation for children in Family Court. Representation based upon income and other criteria.

  • United Way's 211 Infoline Guide to obtaining legal representation when you can't afford it.

  • CT Dept. of Social Services Child Support Resource Center and Bureau of Child Support Enforcement. The program provides the following services: location of absent parents, establishment of paternity, establishment and modification of support orders, enforcement of support orders, establishment and modification of medical support, collection and distribution of support payments. Tel:  860-566-8723. Call the Voices information line at 1-800-647-8872 or to obtain a copy of a free booklet and other information.

  • Domestic Violence Hotline: (888) 774-2900. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides support to women who have experienced domestic violence, emotionally and/or physically. Programs include emergency shelter, crisis intervention, assistance with restraining orders, and referral services.

  • Connecticut Women's Education and Legal Fund, 135 Broad St., Hartford, CT 06105. 860-247-6090. Divorce in Connecticut Booklet (PDF, 426K). Also available, "Child Support in Connecticut", a booklet explaining the child support enforcement system and other "need to knows."

  • Divorced Men's Association of Connecticut, P.O. Box 380576, East Hartford, CT 06138. (860) 568-7742.

  • Divorced Men's Association of CT Inc., Manchester, CT 06040-6114 Phone: (860) 643-8516.

  • The Divorced Men's Association for those living between the Rhode Island border and New Haven. Meets the second Monday of each month at 7:30 PM at the Madison Congregational Church. Call Phil at (203) 421-4639 for more information.

  • Wheeler Clinic Parent Support Line. 1-800-841-4314. Assistance for parents experiencing stress in their relationship with their children, who abuse or at risk of abusing their children. Other child abuse prevention services are available.

  • Inmates Legal Assistance, 78 Oak Street, P.O. Box 260237, Hartford, CT 860-246-1118 (requests preferred in writing).

  • Department of Social Services. Assistance for paternity and support. 860-566-2164. Information on paternity for mothers (PDF). Information on paternity for fathers (PDF).

  • First Church of Christ, Wethersfield, CT has a weekly meetings for divorced individuals, a semi-annual divorce recovery program with discussion groups, and programs for singles. The twice-yearly recovery programs consist of a seminar weekend plus eight weekly follow-up sessions on Tuesday evenings.  First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Telephone: (860) 529-1575.

  • Divorce Recovery Group of the Valley Community Baptist Church, 590 West Avon Road, Avon, CT, provides a sensitive and caring environment where the support and concern of others dealing with similar issues can help you to make one of life's most difficult adjustments. A 10-week structured program offered periodically. Tel: (860) 673-6826.

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