Fathers’ Rights Attorney in Hamden

Representing Hamden Fathers in Custody, Support & Paternity Matters Since 1950

Since 1950, Goldblatt, Marquette & Rashba, PC has represented fathers and husbands in divorce, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and paternity matters throughout New Haven County and Connecticut. Our attorneys bring decades of courtroom experience to fathers navigating family court, and we work one-on-one with each client to build a legal strategy that reflects his actual circumstances.

Fathers come to us with real concerns: demanding work schedules, accusations of being an unfit parent, and uncertainty about whether they’ll maintain a meaningful relationship with their children. We know how the New Haven County Superior Court Family Division handles these cases. Our attorneys craft detailed parental responsibility plans that accommodate irregular schedules, present the full factual record to counter unsupported accusations, and address arguments that frame fathers as financially motivated rather than child-focused.

We’ve been voted Best Law Firm by New Haven Living magazine two consecutive years, and our firm holds an AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Attorney Marquette has been recognized specifically in client reviews for custody representation.

Why Fathers Choose Goldblatt, Marquette & Rashba, PC

Connecticut law gives fathers and mothers equal rights under CGS § 46b-56, but equal rights on paper don’t automatically translate to equal outcomes. Stereotypes and assumptions can influence contested proceedings, and our attorneys are experienced in navigating those dynamics. We present cases in a way that keeps the father-child relationship at the center.

Our consistent presence at New Haven County courthouses means we’re familiar with local judicial approaches and current legal standards. That familiarity shapes how we prepare cases, structure parenting plans, and approach mediation. We don’t deliver generic equal-rights assurances; we build case strategy around each father’s specific schedule, his relationship with his children, and his goals.

Fathers’ Rights Matters We Handle

Our representation covers the full range of family law matters fathers face, including:

• Custody disputes: Joint parental responsibility and sole custody matters under CGS § 46b-56, including parental responsibility plans tailored to the father’s schedule and involvement.
• Visitation and parenting time: Establishing and protecting a father’s parenting time, and pursuing legal remedies when court-ordered visitation is denied.
• Child support: Representation for fathers whether they are paying support or seeking it as the primary custodian.
• Alimony: Alimony in Connecticut isn’t gender-fixed. Courts evaluate each case based on statutory factors including age, health, occupation, income sources, and employability. We handle both contested and negotiated alimony disputes.
• Paternity: Unmarried fathers must establish paternity before filing a custody petition in Connecticut. Paternity may be established automatically if the parents were married at the time of the child’s birth or if both signed an Acknowledgment of Parentage form at the hospital, at a local Department of Social Services Child Support office, or at the Department of Public Health Office of Vital Records. We guide fathers through this process.
• Post-judgment modifications: When circumstances change after an initial custody or support order, either parent may petition the court. We handle modification matters when a father’s work situation, living arrangement, or his child’s needs have shifted.