Ileen P Swerdloff, Child Custody Attorney in West Hartford, Connecticut

Ileen concentrates on child custody, child support, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ileen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Child Custody

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• Child Support

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• Family Law

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Ileen's primary office is at 61 S. Main St., Ste. 205, West Hartford, CT, 06107. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ileen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ileen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ileen for a child custody case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ileen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ileen offer a free consultation?

  Ileen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ileen's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Ileen's current terms during booking.

• How long do child custody cases in Connecticut typically take?

  Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ileen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ileen take my case if I'm outside West Hartford?

  Ileen is licensed in Connecticut. Matters governed by Connecticut law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ileen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ileen?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ileen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ileen accepting new child custody clients right now?

  Ileen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.