Family Law in New Haven County, CT
Galbo Family Law represents clients across New Haven County, primarily through the New Haven Judicial District at Church Street and the Ansonia-Milford Judicial District at Milford.
Galbo Family Law represents New Haven County, CT residents in divorce, custody, child support, and high-conflict family matters from its Milford office at 88 High Street. New Haven County family cases are typically heard at the New Haven Superior Court (Family) (New Haven). Call 203-943-1583.
Judicial District of New Haven at New Haven
Coverage across two judicial districts from the Milford office
Family, civil, and criminal matters for the New Haven Judicial District.
Connecticut Judicial Branch pageLocal Practice Notes
New Haven County is split for family-court purposes between the New Haven JD (which covers most of the eastern county) and the Ansonia-Milford JD (which covers Milford, Orange, and the lower Naugatuck Valley). The firm appears in both routinely.
For clients unsure which courthouse will hear their case, the office can confirm the proper venue at intake based on the residency of both parties and any prior orders.
What Connecticut Law Says
One spouse must have lived in Connecticut for twelve months before the final judgment can enter. The case may be filed sooner.
No divorce judgment can enter sooner than 90 days after the return date on the complaint.
Custody and parenting orders are decided under the "best interest of the child" standard set out in C.G.S. § 46b-56.
Support is calculated under the Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines, with court-approved deviations in defined circumstances.
Areas of Focus for New Haven County Clients
Helpful Reading
- Filing for Divorce in Connecticut: What to ExpectAn overview of the Connecticut divorce process, from the initial complaint through the final decree, including timelines and required disclosures.
- Understanding Child Custody in ConnecticutHow Connecticut courts decide legal and physical custody, what a parenting plan must address, and how disputes are resolved.
- What to Bring to Your First Family Law ConsultationA practical checklist to make your first meeting efficient — documents, questions, and what to expect afterward.
- Connecticut Family Court Directory
New Haven County Family Law — Common Questions
Attorney-reviewed by Tara J. Galbo, Galbo Family Law, LLC · Last reviewed May 2026. This page is general legal information about Connecticut family law and is not legal advice for any specific situation.
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