# Galbo Family Law, LLC
# https://galbofamilylaw.com

> Boutique Connecticut family law firm based in Milford. Attorney Tara J. Galbo has more than 25 years of experience representing clients in divorce, child custody, child support, and high-conflict family matters. Direct, prepared, and selective in cases accepted.

## Firm
- Legal name: Galbo Family Law, LLC
- Attorney: Tara J. Galbo
- Founded practicing family law: 1999 (25+ years)
- Jurisdiction: Connecticut
- Languages: English

## Contact
- Phone: 203-943-1583
- Address: 88 High Street, Milford, CT 06460
- Coordinates: 41.2225, -73.0570
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
- Payment methods: Invoicing, Venmo
- Service areas: Milford, Orange, Stratford, West Haven, New Haven County, Fairfield County, Connecticut

## Practice Areas
- Divorce and Legal Separation — /practice-areas/divorce
- Child Custody and Parenting Plans — /practice-areas/child-custody
- Child Support and Financial Orders — /practice-areas/child-support
- High-Conflict Family Matters — /practice-areas/high-conflict
- Mediation (select cases) — /practice-areas/mediation
- Case Consultations and Strategy — /practice-areas/consultations

## Reputation
- 5.0 Google rating across 14 reviews
- Licensed in Connecticut; member of the Connecticut Bar Association
- Practicing family law in Connecticut courts since 1999

## Pages
- / — Overview, practice areas, credibility
- /about — Attorney biography and firm overview
- /practice-areas — All practice areas
- /process — Step-by-step engagement process
- /service-areas — Connecticut communities served
- /reviews — Client reviews
- /resources — Plain-language guides for Connecticut families
- /resources/connecticut-family-courts — Directory of CT family court courthouses
- /resources/find-your-court — Interactive: find nearest CT family courthouse
- /resources/divorce-complexity-estimator — Interactive: case timeline & complexity
- /resources/parenting-schedule-builder — Interactive: printable parenting schedules
- /resources/interactive-divorce-checklist — Interactive: CT divorce document checklist
- /resources/connecticut-family-law-glossary — Plain-language CT family-law glossary
- /faq — Frequently asked questions
- /contact — Contact form and office information

## Comparisons (Connecticut)
- Divorce vs. Legal Separation in CT — /resources/compare/divorce-vs-legal-separation-ct
- Mediation vs. Litigation in CT Divorce — /resources/compare/mediation-vs-litigation-ct-divorce
- Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in CT — /resources/compare/contested-vs-uncontested-divorce-ct
- Sole vs. Joint Custody in CT — /resources/compare/sole-vs-joint-custody-ct

## First-Court-Date Guides by Judicial District
- Ansonia-Milford JD (Milford) — /resources/jd-guide/ansonia-milford-first-court-date
- New Haven JD (New Haven) — /resources/jd-guide/new-haven-first-court-date
- Fairfield JD at Bridgeport — /resources/jd-guide/fairfield-bridgeport-first-court-date
- Stamford-Norwalk JD — /resources/jd-guide/stamford-norwalk-first-court-date
- New Britain JD — /resources/jd-guide/new-britain-first-court-date
- Middlesex JD (Middletown) — /resources/jd-guide/middlesex-middletown-first-court-date

## Service Areas — Gold Coast (high-net-worth practice)
- Greenwich, CT — /service-areas/greenwich-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Stamford, CT — /service-areas/stamford-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Westport, CT — /service-areas/westport-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Darien, CT — /service-areas/darien-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- New Canaan, CT — /service-areas/new-canaan-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Wilton, CT — /service-areas/wilton-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Weston, CT — /service-areas/weston-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Ridgefield, CT — /service-areas/ridgefield-ct (Danbury / Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Rowayton, CT — /service-areas/rowayton-ct (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Southport, CT — /service-areas/southport-ct (Fairfield JD at Bridgeport)

## Service Areas — Home & Shoreline
- Milford, CT — /service-areas/milford-ct (Ansonia-Milford JD) — flagship office at 88 High St
- Orange, CT — /service-areas/orange-ct (Ansonia-Milford JD)
- Stratford, CT — /service-areas/stratford-ct (Fairfield JD at Bridgeport)
- West Haven, CT — /service-areas/west-haven-ct (New Haven JD)
- Madison, CT — /service-areas/madison-ct (New Haven JD)
- Guilford, CT — /service-areas/guilford-ct (New Haven JD)
- Meriden, CT — /service-areas/meriden-ct (New Haven JD)

## Service Areas — Central CT
- New Britain, CT — /service-areas/new-britain-ct (New Britain JD)
- Middletown, CT — /service-areas/middletown-ct (Middlesex JD)

## Service Areas — County Hubs
- New Haven County — /service-areas/new-haven-county
- Fairfield County — /service-areas/fairfield-county

## Service Areas — Satellite towns (represented; lighter pages)
- Derby, Ansonia, Shelton, Seymour, Oxford, Woodbridge, Bethany (Ansonia-Milford or New Haven JD)
- East Haven, Branford, Hamden, Wallingford, Cheshire (New Haven JD)
- Trumbull, Monroe, Fairfield, Bridgeport, Easton (Fairfield JD)
- Norwalk (Stamford-Norwalk JD)
- Berlin, Plainville, Southington (New Britain JD)
- Cromwell, Portland, Durham (Middlesex JD)

## Common Questions (answer-first)
- What does a consultation cost? Consultations are paid — $525 for 60 minutes. Initial inquiries are reviewed by the office to determine fit. Paid Case Consultations and Mediation Assessments are $525/hour.
- Where is the firm located? 88 High Street, Milford, CT 06460.
- How long has Attorney Galbo practiced? More than 25 years in Connecticut family courts.
- What courts does the firm appear in? Ansonia-Milford JD (Milford), New Haven JD (New Haven), Fairfield JD (Bridgeport), Stamford-Norwalk JD (Stamford), New Britain JD, and Middlesex JD (Middletown).
- Where will my Connecticut divorce case be heard? See the directory at /resources/connecticut-family-courts.
- What is Connecticut's divorce residency requirement? One spouse must reside in CT for 12 months before the final judgment.
- What is the Connecticut divorce waiting period? 90 days from the return date before a judgment can enter.