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    Family Law in Stratford, CT

    Stratford family matters are heard in the Fairfield Judicial District at Bridgeport. The firm represents Stratford residents in divorce, custody, support, and high-conflict matters from its Milford office, a short drive across the Housatonic River.

    In Short

    Galbo Family Law represents Stratford, CT residents in divorce, custody, child support, and high-conflict family matters from its Milford office at 88 High Street. Stratford family cases are typically heard at the Bridgeport Superior Court (Fairfield JD) (Bridgeport). Call 203-943-1583.

    Where Your Case Will Be Heard

    Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport

    1061 Main Street
    Bridgeport, CT 06604
    Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Drive From Office

    20 minutes from the Milford office

    Scope

    Family, civil, and criminal matters for the Fairfield Judicial District.

    Connecticut Judicial Branch page

    Local Practice Notes

    Stratford family cases are docketed at the Fairfield Judicial District courthouse at 1061 Main Street in Bridgeport. The Fairfield JD covers Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull — a broader and busier family docket than the Ansonia-Milford courthouse.

    Because volume at Bridgeport is higher, preparation matters more. Financial affidavits, sworn statements, and pretrial materials are expected in clean, court-ready form well before the first short-calendar appearance.

    What Connecticut Law Says

    Residency to Divorce

    One spouse must have lived in Connecticut for twelve months before the final judgment can enter. The case may be filed sooner.

    90-Day Waiting Period

    No divorce judgment can enter sooner than 90 days after the return date on the complaint.

    Custody Standard

    Custody and parenting orders are decided under the "best interest of the child" standard set out in C.G.S. § 46b-56.

    Child Support

    Support is calculated under the Connecticut Child Support and Arrearage Guidelines, with court-approved deviations in defined circumstances.

    Nearby Towns Also Served

    Surrounding Stratford, the firm also represents residents of the following towns, whose family matters are typically heard at the same courthouse.

    Drive Times to Bridgeport Superior Court (Fairfield JD)

    Typical off-peak drive times from surrounding towns to the courthouse. Add 15–30 minutes for morning calendar call.

    FromTo BridgeportTypical drive
    StratfordBridgeport, CT20 minutes
    TrumbullBridgeport, CT15–35 min
    MonroeBridgeport, CT15–35 min
    SheltonBridgeport, CT15–35 min
    FairfieldBridgeport, CT15–35 min
    BridgeportBridgeport, CT15–35 min

    Stratford 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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