Alexander J. Cuda

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If you need someone who can navigate the complexities of a divorce from every angle, Alex Cuda is the person you want in your corner. He’s a seasoned pro who has been recognized as a SuperLawyers Honoree and a "New Leader in the Law" by the Connecticut Law Tribune. What makes Alex stand out is his versatility, he’s just as comfortable in a high-pressure litigation setting as he is in a mediation or arbitration room. He even handles family law appeals, which requires a very specific, high-level skill set. Alex is widely respected for his "superb" 10-star Avvo rating and his long history of pro bono work, earning him the Connecticut Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award. Beyond the awards, Alex is deeply committed to protecting families. He has spent years working with organizations focused on preventing spousal and child abuse, a passion that earned him the Purple Ribbon Award in 2020. He’s a clear communicator who makes sure his clients always know where they stand. For Alex, it’s about combining top-tier legal strategy with a genuine, compassionate understanding of the hurdles his clients are facing.

Legal Research & Writing, Tulane University Law School, 2002-2003. Senior Articles Editor, Journal of Law and Sexuality, 2002-2003. Judge, Yale Mock Trial Tournament, 2005, 2006. "Use of Mental Health Expert at Trial" (with Arnold H. Rutkin), Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Advanced Custody Seminar, May 2012; "A Limited Comparison of Alimony Guidelines Methodology: Massachusetts Statutes, Raised Bill 5509 (Connecticut) and the AAML Commission Recommendations", CBA Annual Meeting, June 2012, Case Flash Live! And the Annual Review of New Developments in Family Law Part 2, Connecticut Bar Association 2013 Annual Meeting, June 2013. Certificate of Completion GAL/AMC Comprehensive Basic Training, State of Connecticut, 2012. Member: American Bar Association, Connecticut Bar Association (Member, Executive Committee), Greenwich Bar Association, Fairfield County Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section)

Areas of Practice (35)

  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Spousal Support
  • Alimony
  • Visitation Rights
  • Pre-Marital Agreements
  • Restraining Orders
  • Mediation
  • Child Support
  • Fathers’ Rights
  • Marital Asset Division
  • Marital Property Division
  • Legal Custody
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Relocation
  • Post Judgment Modification and Enforcement
  • Separation Agreements
  • Dissolution of Marriage
  • Paternity
  • Alternative Resolution (Mediation, Arbitration
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Prenup
  • Postnup
  • Spousal Abuse and Divorce
  • Substance Abuse and Divorce
  • Earning Capcity and Divorce
  • Business Valuations and Divorce
  • High Asset Division and Divorce
  • Celebrity Divorce
  • Privacy and Divorce
  • Infidelity and Divorce
  • Adoption
  • Military Divorce
  • Same-Sex Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Cornell University, B.A., Comparative Literature (magna cum laude) and Latin, 2000
Law School Attended:
Tulane University Law School, J.D., Senior Articles Editor, Journal of Law & Sexuality; Moot Court National Appellate Competition Team; Senior Fellow, Legal Research and Writing, 2003; Tulane University Law School, LL.M., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Connecticut; 2006, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
Memberships:
Connecticut Bar Association; Chair, Family Law Section 2021-2022; Vice Chair, Family Law Section 2019-2020; Member Covid-19 Response Committee Member, Family Law Section, 2020; Continuing Legal Education Officer, Family Law Section, 2018-2019; Secretary, Family Law Section, 2017 – 2018; Treasurer, Family Law Section, 2016 – 2017; Executive Committee, Family Law Section, 2010 – present; Amicus Committee Chair, Family Law Section, 2014 – present; Presentation of case law updates to the Family Law Section, 2012 – 2017.
ISLN:
919712278

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    4.5/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0
  • Judgment

    3.5/5.0
  • Communication

    3.5/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.5/5.0

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