Needle | Cuda

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  • Needle | Cuda is a top family law firm focused on divorce, alimony, property division, custody/visitation, relocation, child support, post judgement modifications/enforcement, prenuptial & separation agreements, and restraining orders.

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    4.5/5.0 (4)
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About this firm

Divorce and family law issues are serious matters. When you are grappling with complex subjects such as child custody, visitation, alimony and child support and division of assets and liabilities you need guidance from a lawyer who fully understands the law and legal process, and who has successfully helped others. Nothing is more important than experience.

Needle & Cuda dedicates its practice exclusively to divorce and family law. We take a comprehensive approach, collaborating with other professionals such as psychologists, forensic accountants, and private investigators to identify the best solutions for our clients' specific situations. We are experienced family law litigators familiar with the court processes and also able to assist with negotiated settlements.

Our uniquely focused practice allows our attorneys and staff to keep up with frequent changes in the law and legal process. We recognize that our clients rely on the information and advice we provide, and we ensure its accuracy and relevance to your situation.

The decades of dedicated experience in all aspects of Connecticut-specific divorce law is the foundation of our expertise and allows us to provide the best service for our clients' needs. We have significant experience handling high net worth cases and protecting clients' rights as a parent as well as his or her property, assets, and interests.
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Areas of Practice (36)

  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Spousal Support
  • Alimony
  • Visitation Rights
  • Pre-Marital Agreements
  • Family Law
  • 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
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Divorce Arbitration
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Prenup
  • Postnup
  • Spousal Abuse and Divorce
  • Substance Abuse and Divorce
  • Earning Capacity and Divorce
  • Business Valuations and Divorce
  • High Asset Division and Divorce
  • Celebrity Divorce
  • Privacy and Divorce
  • Infidelity and Divorce
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Legal Separation
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People (5)

Melissa Needle: Attorney with Needle | Cuda
Melissa Needle
Partner
4.9
14 Reviews
Brewster, NY , 
Westport, CT
+ 1 more

Divorce, Child Custody, Spousal Support, Alimony, Visitation Rights, Pre-Marital Agreements, Family Law, 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 View More

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Alexander J. Cuda: Attorney with Needle | Cuda
Alexander J. Cuda
Partner
5.0
3 Reviews
Brewster, NY , 
Westport, CT
+ 1 more

Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody, 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 View More

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Kevin C. Brown: Attorney with Needle | Cuda
Kevin C. Brown
Attorney
No Reviews
Brewster, NY , 
Westport, CT
+ 1 more

Divorce, Family Law

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Jenna R. Demartino: Attorney with Needle | Cuda
Jenna R. Demartino
Associate
No Reviews
Brewster, NY , 
Westport, CT
+ 1 more

Divorce, Family Law, Matrimonial Law

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Charles Needle
Of Counsel
No Reviews
Brewster, NY , 
Westport, CT
+ 1 more

Family Law

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (4 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.6/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.1/5.0

  • Communication

    4.3/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
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