- DivorceAttorney Bodie graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2003. Attorney Bodie has over the past several years furthered her education by receiving her certification as a Guardian ad Litem / Attorney for the Minor Children, Divorce Mediation and Interdisciplinary Collaborative Divorce.
- Child SupportChildren’s issues are always modifiable including custody, visitation, child support, health insurance coverage and tax exemptions. Although you and your ex thought all was done when you signed your Separation Agreement, there are many times when parties need to change certain terms of the divorce decree to make it work better for all involved. If you are having trouble collecting child support or alimony or your ex-spouse is not cooperating with parenting time details or transfers of bank accounts, Attorney Bodie can file motions on your behalf to enforce any term of your judgment. These are referred to as contempt motions and if your ex-spouse is found in contempt (“willful violation of the court order†), the Judge may require your ex-spouse to pay all or a portion of your legal fees.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Spousal SupportOur office can walk you through every aspect of your divorce including custody, visitation, child support, alimony, property division, college education costs, taxes and debts.
- Juvenile CrimesKelly A. Bodie, Esq. began practicing family law in 2004 as an associate of a small law firm in Fairfield, Connecticut. In 2008, she opened her own practice in Stratford, Connecticut working exclusively in family and juvenile law. More recently, the practice began to concentrate on non-adversarial divorce as well as Attorney Bodie representing numerous children in the capacity as guardian ad litem. Attorney Bodie’s practice is child focused and works with families on the emotional as well as legal aspects of their divorce.
- Restraining OrderApplication for Restraining Order - If you or a loved one is being physically threatened or has already been physically assaulted by a spouse or family member, the family court can grant you a restraining order for protection. Said restraining orders can last up to six months before another hearing would need to occur for any further extension.