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Needle | Cuda: Divorce & Family Law
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At Needle | Cuda, we know when you come to see us that you may be going through the most difficult time of your life. That is why we style ourselves a “high touch” law firm.

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1. Melissa Needle Westport, CT
  Attorney at Law - CT, 1990
  Whittier Law School J.D. 1990
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Includes: Guardianships & Conservatorships, Custody & Visitation

Sean Patrick Barrett

Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 16 Years

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1087 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Gerald T. Weiner

Bankruptcy, Civil Rights, Child Custody, Litigation

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350 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06601

Irve J. Goldman

Child Custody, Criminal, Corporate, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing

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850 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06601

James Justin Noonan

Landlord-Tenant, Child Custody, Discrimination, Collection

Status: In Good Standing

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1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Sabato Pellegrino Fiano

Foreclosure, Immigration, Employment, Child Custody, Malpractice

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1000 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Randall M. Hayes

Real Estate Other, Immigration, Child Custody, Civil & Human Rights

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1000 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Toni Gelineau

Real Estate, Child Support, Bankruptcy, Child Custody

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855 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Diane M. Lord

Real Estate, Immigration, Employee Rights, Child Custody

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855 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Linda L. Elivson

Trusts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Administrative Law

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117 Tunxis Hill Road, Fairfield, CT 06825

Wren Kruse

Power of Attorney, Special Education, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships

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117 Tunxis Hill Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825

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LEGAL TERMS

SEPARATION

A situation in which the partners in a married couple live apart. Spouses are said to be living apart if they no longer reside in the same dwelling, even though... (more...)

A situation in which the partners in a married couple live apart. Spouses are said to be living apart if they no longer reside in the same dwelling, even though they may continue their relationship. A legal separation results when the parties separate and a court rules on the division of property, such as alimony or child support -- but does not grant a divorce.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge ... (more...)

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge on her own (sua sponte). For example, in a divorce, at the request of one parent a judge might issue an order directing the other parent to appear in court on a particular date and time to show cause why the first parent should not be given sole physical custody of the children. Although it would seem that the person receiving an order to show cause is at a procedural disadvantage--she, after all, is the one who is told to come up with a convincing reason why the judge shouldn't order something--both sides normally have an equal chance to convince the judge to rule in their favor.

RESPONDENT

A term used instead of defendant or appellee in some states -- especially for divorce and other family law cases -- to identify the party who is sued and must r... (more...)

A term used instead of defendant or appellee in some states -- especially for divorce and other family law cases -- to identify the party who is sued and must respond to the petitioner's complaint.

GUARDIAN AD LITEM

A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. Fo... (more...)

A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. For example, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to represent the interests of a child whose parents are locked in a contentious battle for custody, or to protect a child's interests in a lawsuit where there are allegations of child abuse. The GAL may conduct interviews and investigations, make reports to the court and participate in court hearings or mediation sessions. Sometimes called court-appointed special advocates (CASAs).

MARITAL PROPERTY

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital... (more...)

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital property; some states include all property and earnings dring the marriage, while others exclude gifts and inheritances.

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

A document that provides proof of a marriage, typically issued to the newlyweds a few weeks after they file for the certificate in a county office. Most states ... (more...)

A document that provides proof of a marriage, typically issued to the newlyweds a few weeks after they file for the certificate in a county office. Most states require both spouses, the person who officiated the marriage and one or two witnesses to sign the marriage certificate; often this is done just after the ceremony.

FAMILY COURT

A separate court, or more likely a separate division of the regular state trial court, that considers only cases involving divorce (dissolution of marriage), ch... (more...)

A separate court, or more likely a separate division of the regular state trial court, that considers only cases involving divorce (dissolution of marriage), child custody and support, guardianship, adoption, and other cases having to do with family-related issues, including the issuance of restraining orders in domestic violence cases.

CONDONATION

One person's approval of another's activities, constituting a defense to a fault divorce. For example, if a wife did not object to her husband's adultery and la... (more...)

One person's approval of another's activities, constituting a defense to a fault divorce. For example, if a wife did not object to her husband's adultery and later tries to use it as grounds for a divorce, he could argue that she had condoned his behavior and could perhaps prevent her from divorcing him on these grounds.

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court ... (more...)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court holds a second hearing where the other side can tell his story and the court can decide whether to make the TRO permanent by issuing an injunction. Although a TRO will often not stop an enraged spouse from acting violently, the police are more willing to intervene if the abused spouse has a TRO.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re DeLeon J.

... The court's jurisdiction in the present case is governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (act), General Statutes Â§ 46b-115 et seq. General Statutes Â§ 46b-115l(a) provides in relevant part: "[A] court ...

Fish v. Fish

... In this postdissolution child custody proceeding, the issue before the court is whether a third party [1] must satisfy the jurisdictional pleading requirements and burden of persuasion articulated in. ... 133 (1999) (parental custody would result in "substantial harm to the child"); Tex. ...

Watkins v. Thomas

... On August 12, 2005, [2] the plaintiff brought a child custody action in the judicial district of New London against the defendant, seeking visitation with and joint legal custody of the parties' minor child, primary residence to be with the defendant. ...

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LEGAL TERMS

SEPARATION

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

RESPONDENT

GUARDIAN AD LITEM

MARITAL PROPERTY

MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE

FAMILY COURT

CONDONATION

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re DeLeon J.

Fish v. Fish

Watkins v. Thomas

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