Deborah L Grover

After a prolonged separation, and with three children, I consulted an experienced attorney who strongly recommended that I see Deborah Grover. From the very beginning, Attorney Grover provided me with legal advice that has proven to be sound over the past 15 years. My divorce involved contested cu...stody and Attorney Grover was experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate with regard to my situation and the situation of my children. Her experience, knowledge, and compassion were also carried over into her advocacy for me and my children to ensure that a fair and equitable settlement was made. As the situation and the needs of the children changed over the years, I’ve returned to court a number of times and each time, Attorney Grover has gone way beyond what was required to represent me. She has always explained, in the clearest terms possible, what was at stake and what I might reasonably expect with regard to an outcome. Today, I again have a happy and fulfilling life and I am grateful to Attorney Grover and to her staff that I’m able to say that.

There is truly no better attorney than Debbie. I don't know what I would have done without her. She was always professional, witty, intelligent and incredibly compassionate when handling my very complex and highly emotionally charged divorce and custody case. I actually hired her for two divorce c...ases. She was always there for me, my son and even my elderly mother, to make sure we were all ok.

From the second the word divorce was mentioned, Deborah was my guidance. She made the whole experience that I thought would be confusing and anxiety ridden the complete opposite. She explained everything to me from start to finish, She answered all my questions even the ones I thought were silly. Her... staff as well as her, made this whole life changing experience a smooth transition. Deb's dedication to my case, both divorce and custody was above what was expected. She knows exactly what she is doing, and was able to guide me. She was a wonderful, well-educated, compassionate lawyer whose love for her client is felt. Deb had to direct me to leave the minor injustices aside and stay focused on what the important issue was, the safety and custody of my son. If we had gone to court (as I think a less experienced attorney might have done) on personal property issues, then the result might have been very different. I followed her advice, even though I know that was hard for you to accept. In the end Deb was right (of course) and I got sole custody of my son who is now safe and sound. Would recommend to any and every one facing this difficult situation.

Atty Grover and her staff are truly amazing people. They provide more than just the legal aspect of going through a divorce. I had a very contentious divorce, and Atty Grover and her staff were and still are there for me emotionally. They understood the pain and the difficulties I was dealing with..., and the lack of financials provided to me and my children. They were there every inch of the way with excellent advice and most importantly for me, laughter. Divorce is not a decision easily and readily made. There were times I felt like a deer in a headlight, but Atty Grover and her staff pulled me out of the headlight and steered me back on path. I am now dealing with the aftermath of a court trial. Atty Grover and her staff have been incredibly supportive, kind and caring. They have made sure all court orders are executed timely and correctly. Atty Grover is fierce, but reasonable, understanding, kind and compassionate in and out of court. She will not steer you wrong, you will be steered only in the right direction (a brighter and better one). She is an incredible role model for all attorneys. Thank you Atty Grover, Kelly, Sarah and Diane for protecting my children and I during this difficult and painful process.

I approached Attorney Grover for what I imagined was going to be an uncontested divorce with a child(ern) custody agreement, my Ex had verbally agreed. Attorney Grover went over the procedures. She explained how the family court system worked, what the court would be looking for, some of the probab...le scenarios and most of my options. She told me what records I needed to compile and things I needed to write down and/or document. She also had ball park figures for what it could cost for the different scenarios. Things did not go as I had hoped, the Ex filed a Cross Complaint, contested the custody of the kids, went after the house, asked for alimony and for a multitude of other nefarious things. We ended up doing a Child Custody case prior to the divorce. Attorney Grover handled the motions, request for information, affidavits, files & clarifications and court scheduling. She provided guidance and advice concerning Family Services and then the Special Masters. Child custody was settled at a Special Masters and four months later the divorce was finalized. I ended up with primary custody of both my children, retained our house and have no alimony payments. I believe that I am an exception in the state of Connecticut, not the rule and that normally the courts tend to side with the wife/mother. Attorney Grover knows the laws, rules, regulations and procedures. She kept me informed about most of the motions/procedures. She was capable of explaining things in laymen terms. Her staff is exceedingly competent and professional. I highly recommend her.