How much does it cost to hire Susan for a alimony case?

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

Does Susan offer a free consultation?

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

How long do alimony cases in Connecticut typically take?

Simple alimony 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?

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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Susan accepting new alimony clients right now?

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

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Susan Busby, Alimony Attorney in West Hartford, Connecticut

Over 33 years of legal practice · focused on Alimony, Child Custody, and Child Support · 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

MemberatLaw Offices of Susan Busby, LLC

West Hartford, CT

Practicing alimony in West Hartford since 1993.

33+: Years practicing
5.0 ★: 2 client reviews
1: Bar admission

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Susan Busby is a member based in West Hartford, CT. The practice focuses on Alimony, Child Custody, and Child Support. Susan has over 33 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Law Offices of Susan Busby, LLC. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.

Based in: West Hartford, CT
Experience: over 33 years
Known for: Alimony · Child Custody · Child Support

Handles Alimony, Child Custody, and Child Support matters from West Hartford, CT.
Over 33 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Susan's practice areas in West Hartford

Susan concentrates on alimony, child custody, child support, divorce, and prenup. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Alimony cases in West Hartford, Connecticut

Susan takes alimony matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Child Custody cases in West Hartford, Connecticut

Susan takes child custody matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Child Support cases in West Hartford, Connecticut

Susan takes child support matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in West Hartford, Connecticut

Susan takes divorce matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Prenup cases in West Hartford, Connecticut

Susan takes prenup matters in West Hartford, Connecticut. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Susan Busby, alimony attorney serving West Hartford

Attorney Susan Busby has worked diligently to serve individuals and families in Connecticut throughout her legal career. Before starting her own practice in 2009, she was an associate at the Loudon Legal Group in Hartford which she joined in 2001. Before that she practiced litigation and trusts and estates with Day, Berry and Howard (now Day Pitney LLP).

Susan has supplemented her formal legal education with over 250 hours of advanced training in mediation and collaborative divorce, and courses in pastoral counseling. As a former estates attorney Susan is in a unique position to help people resolve complex financial issues. In addition, she received PEACE (Parents Equally Aligned to Co-parent Effectively) training from board certified psychologists in resolving difficult parenting issues.

She has been appointed by judges to help parents resolve complex parenting issues though the court’s Early Intervention Program. Susan has been a Special Master in divorce cases where individuals need to resolve financial issues, and has been a parenting mediator for the Children’s Law Center Families-in-Transition Program. She has been voted a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters

A co-author of a treatise on Connecticut Civil Procedure, Susan also has written articles for MCLE on alternative dispute resolution in A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut, and on Divorce Settlement Agreements in A Practical Guide to Estate Planning in Connecticut. She has written for other other legal publications, including “Divorce and Separation” in American Jurisprudence, a legal encyclopedia. Her article, “A Practice With Heart”, was published in Bodhi Magazine in 2006 and republished in Connecticut Lawyer in 2007.

Susan has been a guest lecturer at UCONN Law School, University of Hartford and Briarwood College.

SUSAN’S VOLUNTEER WORK INCLUDES:

• Families in Transitions Program, Children’s Law Center, volunteer mediator

• Court Volunteer: Early Intervention Program to help parents resolve parenting issues; Special Master to help couples resolve financial issues

• Board Member, Nalandabodhi meditation center

• Board Member, Connecticut Council for Non Adversarial Divorce

MEMBERSHIPS

Board member, Connecticut Council for Non Adversarial Divorce

International Association of Collaborative Professional

Central Connecticut Collaborative Family Law Group

Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group

Collaborative Divorce Law Association

Connecticut Bar Association

Hartford County Bar Association

Hartford Bar Association

Working with Susan on a alimony matter

Clients Susan works with

Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for alimony, child custody, and child support matters in West Hartford and the surrounding Connecticut area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Susan studied and practices

University of Connecticut, School of Law
J.D. · 1993
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
B.A. English · 1988

Jurisdictions

Susan's state bar admissions

Connecticut
1993 · ACTIVE

Susan studied at J.D. in University of Connecticut, School of Law and B.A. English in McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Law school and academic background

Susan completed J.D. in University of Connecticut, School of Law and B.A. English in McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Connecticut is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Susan's legal honors and published work

Susan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Susan Busby's office in West Hartford

Susan's primary office is at 10 North Main, Street, Suite 313, West Hartford, CT, 06107. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Law Offices of Susan Busby, LLC

10 North Main, Street, Suite 313

West Hartford, CT 06107

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Susan Busby — 5.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Susan. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing alimony attorneys in West Hartford.

5.0

2 client reviews

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Hiring guide

How to hire Susan Busby — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a alimony attorney in West Hartford, Connecticut

A short list to run through before you commit: How many alimony matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every alimony matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many alimony practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Susan Busby

How much does it cost to hire Susan for a alimony case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Susan offer a free consultation?
Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some alimony attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.
How long do alimony cases in Connecticut typically take?
Simple alimony 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. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Susan take my case if I'm outside West Hartford?
Susan 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 — Susan 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 Susan?
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. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Susan accepting new alimony clients right now?
Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Alimony attorneys serving West Hartford, Hartford and Stamford in Connecticut

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