Westport Divorce Lawyers

Attorney Melissa J. Needle focuses her practice exclusively on family law. Based in Westport, Connecticut, she provides astute advice and counsel to clients throughout Fairfield County--serving Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan, Wilton, Darien, and Fairfield. Ms. Needle has been admitted to practice before all Connecticut state courts since 1990, and she is also admitted to practice in New York.

Attorney Needle's approach strikes a hard-to-find balance between aggressive client representation and the preservation family. Before starting Needle|Cuda, Attorney Needle found that most firms in the market practiced at the extreme ends of the spectrum -- either being overly aggressive or collaborative to...

Alexander J. Cuda is a highly respected family and matrimonial law attorney. With numerous published articles and speaking engagements, Alex’s leadership in family law is well-known. He has been named one of the “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Southern Connecticut” by such organizations as the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys (2017). The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized him as a “New Leader in the Law,” in 2014. He has been deemed a “Rising Star” by both SuperLawyers (2012-present) as well as the Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section (2010-2011). He was honored to receive the Connecticut Bar Association Pro...

Russell J. Sweeting regularly assists clients with labor and employment issues, civil and criminal litigation and general corporate matters. He also handles estate planning, probate proceedings and real estate transactions on behalf of the firm’s clients. He represents individuals and businesses dealing with contracts, workplace issues and business disputes. As an experienced counselor, Mr. Sweeting advises clients on minimizing potential liabilities, pursuing cost effective litigation or arbitration and on the complexities of various legal transactions. The clients of Mr. Sweeting range from local residents and professionals to small businesses and multinational corporations. He specializes...

Dyan is known for her persistence, attention to detail and pragmatic approach to cases. She represents individuals in all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, property division, mediation and post-judgment modifications and contempt. Dyan has extensive experience working on highly complex and sophisticated cases. She often collaborates with forensic accountants to analyze interests in private equity funds, professional practices, and privately held business interests to determine values for equitable distribution.

In addition, Dyan has experience resolving difficult custody disputes. Dyan appreciates that every client and case is different and prepares a strategy to achieve each individual client’s particular...

LAURA R. SHATTUCK is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. She is devoted to representing clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt. As an active litigator, Shattuck has considerable experience with complex cases. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut; the U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; and the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York.

Shattuck is a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorney. She is a member of the American, Connecticut, and Fairfield County bar associations. Additionally, she serves as a special master for family...

Since 1997, Mr. Leaf has represented U.S. and international clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters in federal and state courts, including insurance matters, alter ego and successor liability actions, mass torts, and business and contract disputes. Mr. Leaf also has extensive experience representing media clients, from international news and book publishers to local newspapers and reporters, in defamation and privacy actions, trademark, copyright and false advertising disputes, and press access matters. As an experienced litigator, he has handled cases from inception through trial in New York, Connecticut and California, among other jurisdictions. Mr. Leaf also represents...

After working in the area of insurance defense in Stamford, Connecticut after law school, Mr. Moyher joined a law firm in New York focusing on the area of commercial litigation. During his three years in New York Mr. Moyher represented clients which included both multi-million dollar corporations and boutiques in a variety of litigation issues. Mr. Moyher’s litigation skills were honed and tested in all five boroughs of New York City, Westchester and Long Island, NY. Today Mr. Moyher is an Associate in the Westport, Connecticut office of Maya Murphy, P.C. where he focuses primarily on civil litigation (breach...

Attorney Seth J. Arnowitz has been representing individuals and small companies in real estate, litigation and family law matters for over 25 years. His firm maintains offices in both Stamford and Wilton, CT.

Mr. Murphy is a graduate of both Fordham University (Fordham College at Rose Hill, Bronx, NY) and Fordham University School of Law, where he was a member of the Fordham Urban Law Journal and recipient of the Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award. After working with the legal division of the New York City Council Finance Division and the Queens County District Attorney’s Office, he joined a boutique litigation firm in downtown Manhattan. For the better part of a decade, Mr. Murphy’s legal and advocacy skills were honed and tested, while handling cases ranging from felony criminal defense...

RANDI R. NELSON is an associate attorney at PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. She has worked strictly on matrimonial litigation since 2011 and is admitted to practice in Connecticut. She represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, child custody, property division, post-judgment modification, and post-judgment contempt.
Nelson is a member of the American, Connecticut, Fairfield County, and Westport/Weston bar associations. In addition, she is a special master for family matters in the Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport and Judicial District of Stamford/Norwalk at Stamford.
In 2007, Nelson received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Arlington,...

Since his acceptance to the bar, Mark has practiced exclusively in the area of matrimonial and family law, including complex divorce actions involving significant assets and child custody issues, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. He has represented clients in Connecticut and New York trial courts, as well before the Connecticut Appellate Court.

Mark has been selected as a Rising Star in the area of Family Law by SuperLawyers each year since 2015.

Mark is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the Family Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association, and serves on the CBA Legislative Committee. He was previously...

Sharon Oberst DeFala has been in practice as an attorney since 1992. Her clients include families, couples, and individuals. Sharon has helped her clients navigate all phases of life-cycle events.
In family law she has helped clients with pre- and post-nuptial agreements, divorce and separation, custody, visitation, alimony and child support. High net worth families trust Sharon to keep their family matters discreet and cost-effective, she works with other professionals that she brings in for key parts of the process, such as LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and CDFPs (Certified Divorce Financial Planner), as necessary. Families of more...

THOMAS P. PARRINO is a partner and co-founder of PARRINO|SHATTUCK, PC. He has more than 25 years of experience practicing family law and is considered a top attorney in his field. He represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, and property division. He is a dynamic negotiator and litigator. Parrino has handled some of the most sophisticated and high-asset family law litigation in Connecticut and was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers, a recognition determined by his peers, in 2013. During his distinguished career, Parrino has lectured extensively on family...

Attorney Joseph S Hubicki brings 23 years of in-court experience to the practice of matrimonial, family and personal injury law, including extensive experience in all aspects of litigation and trial practice; appellate briefs and oral argument. Attorney Hubicki currently serves as general counsel for the Exhibition Employees Union Local 829 IATSE.

I represent clients in:
1. Family Court and divorce matters including legal separation, annulment, alimony, child support, custody, parenting plans and post judgment issues involving modification and contempt. I draft and review prenuptial and post nuptial agreements. I also handle Restraining Orders.
2. Juvenile Court cases where a child has been arrested. In addition, I help parents who are involved with DCF including Orders of Temporary Custody, Neglect Petitions and appeals of Substantiation and Central Registry.
3. Probate Court issues concerning Termination of Parental Rights, Guardianship, Adoptions plus Estate Administration and Will Contests.
4. Personal Injury victims involved in car...

Attorney Chaudry is resident of Connecticut. Her interest in immigration law stems from her passion for helping people. She represents clients throughout the United States on immigration matters ranging from permanent residence (green card) to citizenship (naturalization)

John Harrington is a sole practitioner specializing in litigation, including divorce cases with highly contested child custody matters, and post judgment family court representation. John has successfully represented clients in a wide range of matters, from high-value international commercial arbitration overseas to local landlord/tenant disputes. John also represents parties to commercial and residential real estate transactions. John's representation is highly accessible, with clients provided mobile contact information for quick response to your concerns.

Attorney Friedman has been zealously defending the rights of those accused of committing crimes and practicing in the field of family law throughout Connecticut since 1992. In the past quarter decade, Attorney Friedman has devoted his career to serving the community and providing top-notch client service. Attorney Friedman has fought cases all the way up to our Supreme Court. While your case may not be quite that complex, Attorney Friedman will bring the same determination and no stone unturned approach to defending your rights no matter how big or small your case may be....

Connecticut Divorce, Family Law, and Criminal Defense attorney Matthew A. Crockett is a former Judge and former state prosecutor with extensive trial experience. He is a career litigator.

Matthew is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a combat veteran of the Iraq war. As a criminal prosecutor, military legal assistance attorney, military defense attorney, and military judge, Matthew has experienced and excelled in diverse roles all in the pursuit of justice.

Since joining the McConnell Family Law Group he has limited his practice to matrimonial, family law, and criminal law.

Representing clients throughout Hartford, New Britain, Windham,...

Connecticut Trial Attorney Paul McConnell is a former Judge, Marine Corps infantry officer, and federal prosecutor with extensive grand jury, trial, and appellate experience.

Paul was educated in mediation and jurisprudence by the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada and by the Connecticut Council for Non-adversarial Divorce (CCND).

He is a highly skilled mediator, trial lawyer, advocate, and negotiator. He has been the lead counsel or presiding judge in hundreds of matters including over 55 jury trials.

Following 18 years of public service, Paul started his own firm in 2014 to focus on one thing: representing individuals with passion...

Connecticut divorce and family law attorney Frank Corazzelli, a highly accomplished and sought after litigator.

Over 24-years experience. Trial lawyer for matters including divorce, custody, and DCF investigations.

Frank leads our family law appellate practice and focuses exclusively on matrimonial and juvenile law.

With offices in New Canaan, Hartford, and New Haven, and by appointment only in Greenwich and Stamford

I am a client-centered matrimonial attorney. Every client and every case bring different characteristics and issues to bear on the matter. There can be no "cookie cutter" to resolve the case. My clients benefit from more than thirty years of experience in the family law arena. I have successfully resolved cases involving high net worth and modest net worth couples; they have involved abusive relationship between the parties, and abuse of children and controlled substances; they have involved opposing parties engaging in vindictive behavior and attempting to achieve irrational goals. I have worked with...

The Law Office of Matthew J. Broder is a General Practice which strives to provide exceptional service in a variety of legal areas, including: Family and Divorce Law, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and Workers' Compensation. The Firm provides Personal Service at a Reasonable Cost to all individual and business clients. Aggressive Representation is to be expected and is provided! Attorney Broder has over twenty-five years of experience litigating matters in Connecticut on both the Trial and Appellate levels. Once you retain the Firm, you get Attorney Broder each and every time you call -- NOT an Associate, Paralegal or Secretary!

Tara understands that clients are going through some of the most difficult transitions in their lives. Therefore, her primary focus is on assisting clients through the stresses and difficulties of their legal disputes, while ensuring the best possible resolution. Tara is compassionate, understanding and patient, giving each case the individualized attention it needs.

Since 2011, Tara has concentrated her practice in complex divorce and family matters, including matters involving significant assets, complex compensation structures, post judgment modifications and enforcement, alimony terminations and parenting and custody issues. Tara has further dedicated much of her practice to divorce and...

Opoku-Serebuoh Law Associates is a Norwalk, Connecticut firm providing affordable and quality legal representation in divorce and family law, immigration law, and debt collection.

Listed in Best lawyers in America

Voted Best debtor bankruptcy attorney in a poll conducted by Connecticut Law Tribune

Speaker and lecturer professional associations

Former Pres. greater Bridgeport Bar Association

Attorney Goldstein believes in building a personal relationship with the clients. This allows them to be sure that not only are the client’s present day needs taken care of, but that their future needs are looked after as well. Attorney Goldstein welcomes the opportunity to discuss your legal needs. He offers you affordable quality, and experienced legal representation.

Bar Admissions: Connecticut New York Court Admissions: United States District Court - District of Connecticut United States District Court - Eastern District of New York United States District Court - Southern District of New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit United States Tax Court Certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Certified Forensic Accountant (Cr.FA) Enrolled Agent (EA) Education: Pace University School of Law White Plains, New York J.D. Fairfield University Fairfield,...