Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Advocates in Connecticut
Founded in 1992, Childrens Law Center has dedicated over three decades to protecting the legal rights of children and families navigating complex family court challenges. Our organization provides free legal representation, mediation services, and advocacy to ensure the safety and well-being of children in high-conflict custody cases, abuse situations, and other family law matters. With a team of experienced attorneys and mental health professionals, we offer innovative, non-adversarial solutions that prioritize children's best interests while promoting systemic improvements in Connecticut's legal system.Our commitment to accessibility ensures low-income families receive critical legal support through programs like the free Children's Law Line helpline. Recognized for our expertise in family law, we train legal and mental health professionals statewide while maintaining a strong track record of successful case outcomes, having served over 1,400 children in 2024 alone. Our transparent approach combines legal excellence with compassionate support, creating safer, more stable futures for Connecticut's vulnerable children.
Services
Legal Representation
Mediation Services
Law Line Consultations
Advocacy Programs
Professional Training
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We provide free legal representation to low-income families in Connecticut family courts
- Our team includes experienced attorneys and mental health professionals specializing in family law
- We operate the free Children's Law Line helpline for legal guidance
- Our mediation program pairs families with dual expertise in law and mental health
- We've served over 1,400 children annually through various legal programs
What people say
Diligent representation
Prompt communication
Helpful staff
Outstanding organization
Compassionate advocacy
Services
Legal Representation
Our free legal representation program provides dedicated attorneys for children involved in high-conflict family court cases. We specialize in protecting children's rights during custody disputes, abuse cases, and parental conflicts. Our experienced attorneys work directly with families to ensure court decisions prioritize children's safety and well-being while navigating complex legal procedures.
Mediation Services
The Families in Transition mediation program offers a collaborative approach to resolving parenting disputes outside court. Our trained mediators combine legal and mental health expertise to help parents develop effective communication strategies. This service reduces family conflict while creating sustainable co-parenting solutions tailored to children's specific needs and circumstances.
Law Line Consultations
Our free Children's Law Line provides immediate access to family law guidance for Connecticut residents. Trained professionals offer assistance with custody issues, visitation rights, and child support matters. This confidential service connects callers with essential legal information and referrals without income restrictions or appointment requirements.
Advocacy Programs
We actively promote legislative improvements and professional development in children's legal representation. Our advocacy efforts focus on systemic changes to enhance child protection protocols and improve family court procedures. We collaborate with policymakers and legal professionals to advance best practices in representing children's interests in Connecticut's legal system.
Professional Training
Our training programs develop child advocacy skills for attorneys, mental health professionals, and legal practitioners. We provide specialized education on representing children in family court cases, covering best practices for custody evaluations, abuse case management, and non-adversarial conflict resolution techniques tailored to Connecticut's legal framework.
People
Alexander J. Puzone
Guardian ad litem
Experienced legal advocate with extensive family court expertise, recognized for dedicated representation of children's best interests in complex custody cases.
David
Legal Professional
Responsive attorney providing compassionate legal support, known for prompt communication and effective client assistance in family law matters.
Questions
How can I get free legal representation for my child in Connecticut family court?
Contact us directly or request the court to appoint our attorneys as Guardian ad litem or Attorney for the Minor Child in your case.
What family law issues does the Children's Law Line handle?
Our free helpline assists with custody disputes, visitation rights, child support issues, guardianship matters, and abuse/neglect cases.
Are mediation services available for non-custodial parents?
Yes, our Families in Transition program helps all parents develop effective co-parenting strategies regardless of current custody arrangements.
How does the court determine a child's best interests?
Judges consider parental conflict levels, child safety, family stability, and professional recommendations from appointed attorneys and evaluators.
Can grandparents obtain legal guidance through your services?
Yes, our helpline provides legal information to extended family members involved in child custody or visitation matters.
What training programs do you offer for legal professionals?
We provide specialized education on child advocacy, custody evaluations, and non-adversarial conflict resolution techniques for attorneys and mental health professionals.
