If you are facing a divorce, custody dispute, or support matter in New Haven, your case will be heard at the New Haven Judicial District courthouse at 235 Church Street, and the decisions you make before your first court date will shape everything that follows. Rich Rochlin Law Group, LLC represents New Haven residents in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, mediation, and post-judgment matters, combining statewide family law depth with courthouse-level practical knowledge.
Family Law Services for New Haven Residents
Our practice covers the full range of Connecticut family matters: contested and uncontested divorce, parenting plans and custody disputes, child support under the Connecticut guidelines, alimony negotiation and litigation, prenuptial agreements, emergency ex parte custody applications, and post-judgment modifications and enforcement. Whether your case calls for a negotiated settlement or a courtroom fight, we prepare it the same way: early, thoroughly, and with a clear strategy for the Resolution Plan Date that now begins every Connecticut family case.
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Where New Haven Divorce Cases Are Heard
New Haven family cases are heard at the Superior Court at 235 Church Street in downtown New Haven. Under Connecticut’s Pathways process, your first court event is a Resolution Plan Date roughly 30 to 45 days after your return date, where a Family Relations Counselor screens the case and the court assigns it a track. We have written a complete step-by-step guide to filing for divorce in the New Haven Judicial District, including forms, fees, timelines, and practical courthouse tips.
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Why New Haven Families Choose Rich Rochlin Law Group
Rich Rochlin brings roughly 25 years of legal experience and a reputation as a fierce but human advocate. He has been featured on NBC Connecticut and WTNH discussing Connecticut family law and lectures annually at Yale Law School, here in New Haven, in Professor Douglas NeJaime’s class, teaching family law through real cases. Clients consistently describe the same combination: honest advice about which battles are worth fighting, and full commitment when a fight is necessary.
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Common Questions from New Haven Clients
How much will my divorce cost? The court filing fee is $360, and total costs depend mostly on how much you and your spouse disagree. Our Connecticut divorce cost guide breaks down the real numbers.
How is custody decided? Under the best interests of the child standard in Connecticut General Statutes Section 46b-56, with no preference for either parent. Our custody guide explains the factors New Haven judges weigh.
How long will it take? Uncontested cases typically finalize in three to six months; contested cases generally run nine to eighteen.
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