On September 10, 2026, Galbo Family Law marked the opening of its office at 88 High Street in downtown Milford with a ribbon cutting hosted with the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. It was a small, invitation-only gathering, in keeping with the size of the office and the kind of work that happens inside it. This is a short record of the day and what the office means for families in New Haven and Fairfield counties.
September 10, 2026
The ribbon is cut at 88 High Street
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce joined Galbo Family Law for a ribbon cutting at the firm's office. Thank you to the invited guests, colleagues, clients, and Chamber members who marked the occasion with us.
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The ceremony begins with an introduction for Milford Mayor Tony Giannattasio. Attorney Tara J. Galbo introduces herself as a fourth-generation lawyer and reflects on her family's history in the law. She explains that some marriages may be salvageable, especially when children are involved, and that people should understand how Connecticut law can protect them and their children when a marriage is not working. The mayor congratulates Galbo Family Law and welcomes the firm to Milford. Tara thanks the friends and supporters who helped her reach the occasion. Guests gather outside the office for a countdown, then the ribbon is cut to cheers and congratulations.
The day at 88 High Street
The ribbon was cut on the front walk under the firm's carved GFL sign, with Attorney Tara J. Galbo, Chamber representatives, and invited guests from the Milford community. The event was deliberately small: the office is built for private conversations, not crowds.
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce supplied the ribbon and the ceremonial scissors, and guests toured the consultation room and the quiet reception area before the ceremony.
Why a downtown Milford office
88 High Street sits a short walk from the Milford green and a few minutes from the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District courthouse. For clients, that means a first meeting, a document drop-off, or a pre-hearing conversation can happen close to where the case is actually heard. Our guide to the Milford courthouse covers what a first court date there looks like.
The location also sits between two counties. Families from Orange, Stratford, Fairfield, Westport, and the Gold Coast reach the office as easily as families from New Haven, which is why the firm serves both Fairfield and New Haven counties.
"The office is built for private conversations, not crowds."
What happens inside the office
Consultations are paid, private, and unhurried. Most people arrive with more questions than documents, and that is fine. The document checklist is a good place to start if you want to arrive organized, and the First 30 Days guide explains what matters in the first month after a decision is made.
The firm handles divorce, custody, support, alimony, mediation, and high-asset matters, with particular depth in cases involving business interests and complex compensation.
Preparing for a first meeting
A first consultation is a working conversation, not a formality. It helps to bring a short timeline of the marriage, a rough picture of assets and debts, and the questions that are keeping you up at night. If papers have already been served, bring the summons, the complaint, and the automatic orders.
You do not need every document in hand. The goal of a first meeting is to understand where you stand, what decisions are urgent, and what can wait. For people who are not yet sure they want to file, a consultation can simply clarify options, including mediation, legal separation, or a negotiated agreement.
Clients who prefer not to come downtown can meet by video. Many start with a video consultation and visit the office later to sign documents or prepare for a court date.
Serving families along the shoreline
The Milford office serves clients throughout New Haven and Fairfield counties, including Orange, West Haven, Stratford, Shelton, Trumbull, Fairfield, Westport, and the Gold Coast towns. Each Judicial District has its own rhythms, and knowing which courthouse will hear a case matters from the first filing. Our courthouse guide explains how that is determined.
The ribbon cutting marked a new address, but the work is the same: careful, private representation for families making some of the most consequential decisions of their lives.
Common questions
- Where is Galbo Family Law located?
- 88 High Street, Milford, Connecticut 06460, in downtown Milford near the green and the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District courthouse.
- When did the Milford office open?
- The office was formally opened with a Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting on September 10, 2026.
- Can I meet by video instead of in person?
- Yes. Consultations are available at the office or by video.
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