Business Details
42 Years
experience
Experienced Family Law Attorney in New London, CT
For over 35 years, Bruce A. Chamberlain Law Office has provided dedicated family law representation to clients throughout Connecticut. Our practice focuses on resolving complex legal matters with compassion and expertise, prioritizing the well-being of families during challenging transitions. We offer comprehensive services including divorce, child custody, high net worth cases, and post-judgment modifications. Our attorney brings decades of experience in negotiating settlements while maintaining readiness for litigation when necessary.We serve diverse clients, including military families, same-sex couples, and high-asset individuals, with a commitment to personalized guidance. Our approach emphasizes clear communication, timely responses, and protecting clients' rights throughout legal proceedings. With offices in New London, we represent clients across Southeastern Connecticut, combining local knowledge with specialized legal skill.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
High Net Worth Divorce
Post-Judgment Modification
Same-Sex Divorce
Military Divorce
Paternity Cases
Grandparents' Rights
Family Law Appeals
Adoptions
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of specialized family law experience
- Our attorney handles complex high net worth divorce cases
- We provide personalized representation for military families
- Our practice serves diverse family structures including same-sex couples
- We maintain timely communication and case progress updates
What people say
Compassionate guidance
Legal expertise
Timely communication
Client-focused approach
Thorough preparation
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation for both contested and uncontested cases. We handle property division, alimony, and complex asset distribution while prioritizing client objectives. With experience in high net worth divorces, we work with financial experts to ensure fair outcomes for clients across Connecticut.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody and visitation matters, focusing on children's best interests. Our services include custody modification, relocation cases, and military family considerations. We help establish legal parenting arrangements that protect both parental rights and children's well-being throughout Southeastern Connecticut.
Post-Judgment Modification
Our attorneys assist clients seeking modifications to existing court orders. We handle custody adjustments, child support changes, and alimony modifications based on changed circumstances. We represent clients in enforcement actions and defend against unwarranted modification requests across New London County.
Same-Sex Divorce
We provide specialized representation for same-sex couples navigating divorce proceedings. Our services address unique challenges in domestic partnership dissolutions, property division, and parenting arrangements. We ensure legal protections for LGBTQ+ clients while handling cases with cultural competence and understanding.
Military Divorce
Our firm handles divorce cases involving military personnel and families. We address jurisdictional complexities, pension division under USFSPA, and child support considerations. We represent both service members and civilian spouses in cases requiring specialized knowledge of military benefits and legal protections.
People
Bruce A. Chamberlain
Attorney
With over 35 years of family law experience, Bruce A. Chamberlain represents Connecticut clients in divorce and custody matters. He focuses on protecting client rights while providing compassionate guidance through complex legal processes.
Elizabeth Diaz
Legal Assistant
Elizabeth Diaz supports the firm's practice with over 15 years of legal administrative experience. She assists clients with case coordination and office operations in New London.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, post-judgment modifications, same-sex divorce, military divorce, paternity cases, grandparents' rights, and family law appeals.
Do you handle high net worth divorce cases?
Yes, we represent high-asset individuals in complex property division, business valuation, and high-income alimony and child support matters.
How do you handle military divorce cases?
We address unique military divorce considerations including pension division, jurisdictional issues, and special benefits protections under federal law.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Southeastern Connecticut including New London, Groton, Mystic, Waterford, and surrounding communities.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide initial consultations to discuss your case details and determine the best course of legal action for your family law matter.
