Cordell & Cordell is an international domestic litigation firm focused on men's divorce and all other family law practice areas. Men have chosen Cordell & Cordell because of our dedication to leveling the playing field for men in family law cases. Our mission is to be advisors and advocates for men before, during, and after divorce, with a passionate and intelligent devotion to excellence.
Don't face this process without Cordell and Cordell, a partner men can count on. Cordell & Cordell Hartford divorce attorney Nicole Mather was selected as a New England Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding attorneys. This is the third consecutive.
Don't face this process without Cordell and Cordell, a partner men can count on. Cordell & Cordell Hartford divorce attorney Nicole Mather was selected as a New England Rising Star in family law by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service of outstanding attorneys. This is the third consecutive.
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You are here: Home / Cordell & Cordell Family Law Practice Areas / What is Spousal Support, Alimony, and Spousal Maintenance? In some instances, a wife will ask for alimony, also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance. Alimony is the court-ordered payment of money to your wife after the dissolution of marriage.
Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents, regarding their children, after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree. There are two independent types of custody. Physical custody refers to the amount of time each parent is permitted physically with a child. This may be sole, primary, or joint custody.
Child support is a legal obligation in the form of regular payments made by a parent to benefit their child. This money is used for basic expenses and necessities such as food, housing, clothing, health care, and educational needs. Regardless of your fight to gain custody of your children, child support will be an issue in your case.
Contempt of court typically refers to a willful action that disturbs, disrespects, or disobeys the orders or dignity of the court, judge, or other participants. Contempt of court can only come into play after a court has issued judgments, orders or decrees to govern the behavior of the parents, which it can do at any point during the divorce proceedings.
Cordell & Cordell divorce attorneys work to ensure every client has the divorce information and family law resources they need to understand the divorce process and know what to expect before meeting with a family law attorney. A divorce can be a long process, and preparation is key in minimizing the length of your case.
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Keith R.
Dec 10, 2021
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Dake B.
Jun 23, 2021
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My attorney led me to believe we had a strong case up until about a week before the trial. She then pushed me to settle. I could have settled 2 years earlier and saved $25,000 in attorney fees.
Family law is local. Use a local firm. Cordell and Cordell has great marketing but their legal team also below average.
Family law is local. Use a local firm. Cordell and Cordell has great marketing but their legal team also below average.
Mike K.
Feb 04, 2021
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I would never suggest cordell and cordell to represent anybody. My lawyer lacked compassion, was extremely rude and difficult to deal with. I paid thousands of dollars for a retainer and services, only to receive one court appearance and be told that my retainer was burned through, a balance due, and a FULL retainer just to continue working my case. I had talked to my lawyer and the account care team about making payments. I was able to make one payment before they "set a deadline" for full balance due, retracted themselves from everything and left me with another couple thousand dollar
Paula B.
Aug 23, 2020
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This Law Firm was no help at all. A paid Attorney Chelsea A. Kadish, was working with the opposing team. Would not speak up for her client. Allowed the opposing team to place all their request and not put my request on the table. Visitation, which was never adhered to from the first temporary agreement.
James P.
Jul 18, 2018
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Do NOT use this firm. I was told one thing and they did not live up to their word. The lawyer I was given was totally out matched in court. She didn't do her due diligence and I lost on all counts. I had to hire another lawyer and appeal my case. I wasted $5000 on this firm. I was lied to on numerous occasions. I highly recommend going to your local courthouse and asking for free legal advice. They will advise you on who to hire. I don't want to see anyone else get bamboozled like I was. Go get free legal advice from your counties circuit court and they will tell you who to hire. DO NOT
Chris M.
Jun 08, 2018
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John W.
Dec 07, 2017
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Don't hire these people, do your due diligence and hire a attorney once you have your ducks in a row and a court date. So if you have to disclose your financial assets / income etc for your case, I feel that you are shooting yourself in the foot by doing so. So they know how much money you have and your income so I feel like this causes for milking. For example, I did my own groundwork and contacted my process server about some information. Called my attorney to update her about said information just so that they could have the paralegal email the server asking for information that I already
Heather A.
Jul 28, 2017
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Kristine Rea has done an amazing job helping our family with child custody issues. I found Kristine through another lawyer who actually worked for the opposing party in a case. She was really impressed with how Kristine worked to bring the two parties together.
She is not the cheapest nor the most expensive lawyer and the firm charges $100 for an initial consultation fee. We've done a consultation twice for two different issues a couple years apart. She gave lots of great legal advice in that short amount of time, hoping to help us NOT have to go to court.
I've never been through
She is not the cheapest nor the most expensive lawyer and the firm charges $100 for an initial consultation fee. We've done a consultation twice for two different issues a couple years apart. She gave lots of great legal advice in that short amount of time, hoping to help us NOT have to go to court.
I've never been through
John D.
Aug 12, 2016
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Let me start of by saying this..... Divorce is a HORRIBLE process, one I never want to go through again. That being said, I couldn't have been more fortunate than to have Jessica Zadjura represent me through mine. She has skillfully balanced her position of listening to my sometimes outrageous demands and providing me with practical, realistic advice. She has been a tremendous asset to me,
Samuel N.
Jul 26, 2016
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I'm really pleased with Cordell & Cordell and specifically my attorney Kristine Rea. I've been through (and am still in the middle of) a very difficult divorce with many motions and hearings and an aggressive opposing counsel (and spouse). Kristine was great through everything, professional and effective motions, wonderful in front of judges, and very good at preparing me for my testimony.
I'd definitely recommend Cordell & Cordell for anyone going through divorce.
I'd definitely recommend Cordell & Cordell for anyone going through divorce.
