Alexander J. Cuda | Westport Divorce & Family Lawyer

Alexander J. Cuda

Alexander J. Cuda

Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Child Custody, Alimony & Spousal Support, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Property Division, Parenting Plans, Post Judgment Modifications, Enforcement & Contempt Actions, Divorce & Family Law Appeals, Same Sex Marriage, Restraining Orders, Review Counsel for Mediation

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Main Office

830 Post Rd E
Suite 101
Westport, CT 06880

Office Hours

Monday - Friday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Proudly serving the surrounding area of Westport, CT.

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About Alexander

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.  Attorney Cuda was recognized and rated as a SuperLawyers Honoree in both 2019 and 2020 was a SuperLawyers “Rising Star” from 2012 to 2018. The Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section also recognized him as a “Rising Star” in 2010 and 2011. He was honored to receive the Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Award (2009) and has a 10 star “superb” featured attorney rating on Avvo. Alex is an experienced negotiator and advocate whether in litigation, mediation, or arbitration. He also provides skilled representation in family and matrimonial appeals. Alex is known for his forceful advocacy, responsiveness, and clear communication as well as his compassionate understanding of each client’s unique needs. He handles both custody and complex financial matters. Alex lives with his family in Fairfield County.  Alex been extremely active with community service organizations focused on the prevension of Deomestic Violence, Spousal Abuuse, and Child Abuse.  In October of 2020 Alex received the Purple Ribbon Award from the Greewich YWCA’s Center for Domestic Abuse Services for his outststanding commitment to the victims of dometic violence.

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Experience

Partner

Needle | Cuda: Divorce & Family Law

Present

Westport, CT

Admission

Verified Connecticut

2004

Education

Tulane University School of Law

LL.M.

2004

Tulane University School of Law

J.D.

2003

Cornell University

Bachelors (Comparative Literature and Latin)

2000

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • · 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
  • · ation of case law updates to the Family Law Section, –
    Present / 2012 / 2017
  • · Service on various committees addressing issues including family law arbitration, alimony reform, and premarital and postnuptial agreements
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
  • · FCBA Board of Directors, –
    2015 / present
  • · Family Law Committee, Co-Chair, –
    2017 / present
  • · Bench/Bar Committee, Co-Chair, –
    2014 / 2017
  • · MCLE Committee,
    2016
  • · Professionalism Symposium Committee,
    2016
  • Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
  • · Family Law Section
  • American Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • Family Law and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorney Connecticut
    2021
  • SuperLawyers Honoree
    2019 - 2020
  • Purple Ribbon Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Victims of Domestic Violence () Greenwich, YWCA Center for Domestic Abuse Services
    2020
  • American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – Top 10 Best in Client Satisfaction
    2019 - 2020
  • “Rising Star” SuperLawyers
    2012-2018
  • National Academy of Family Law Attorneys “Top 10 Family Law Attorneys in Southern Connecticut”
    2017
  • “New Leader in the Law” Connecticut Law Tribune
    2014
  • “Rising Star,” Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section
    2010-2011
  • Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Award Recipient
    2009
  • 10 Star “Superb” Featured Attorney Rating by Avvo

Notable Work

Publications

“Court Time is Valuable – Don’t Waste It,” (with Jacob Pyetranker), Connecticut Law Tribune, 5/12/17


“Confidentiality Agreements Can Keep Cases Moving,” Connecticut Law Tribune, 11/24/15


“Connecticut Supreme Court Restricts Alimony, Limits Discretion” (with Arnold H. Rutkin), Connecticut Law Tribune, 1/20/15


Author of chapter on alimony in A Practical Guide to Divorce in Connecticut, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc., 1st Edition , Publication Date: 1/6/14 (Updated publication of treatise chapter pending)

2013


“The Myth of Alimony Reform” (with Arnold H. Rutkin), Connecticut Law Tribune, 8/20/12


“Crews-ing Away from Equity and Back Again: Enforcement of Premarital Agreements in Connecticut,” Connecticut Family Lawyer, Summer

2012


“Conservators Can Pursue Divorces on Behalf of Wards” (with David W. Griffin), Connecticut Law Tribune, 8/15/11


“Reing Children in Connecticut Family Court: Examining the Roles and Anticipating the Problems” (by Arnold H. Rutkin with Alexander J. Cuda), Connecticut Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Seminar “How to Do Everything Better From Managing Your Clients, Cases and Employing Experts,” 5/26/10

present

Founded 2010

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Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Custody, Federal Appellate Practice, Property Division, Alimony, Custody, Same Sex Marriage

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