Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We serve clients in Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Southport, Westport, and Wilton (CT) and the surrounding communities. Our practice areas include: divorce, alimony, child custody, child support, restraining orders, same-sex marriage, post judgment modification, relocation, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, enforcement and contempt actions, divorce appeals Attorney Melissa Needle founded the firm in 2010. Melissa is a lifetime Connecticut resident. She was born in New Haven, raised in Fairfield, and now resides in Westport with her family. Attorney Needle is a third-generation attorney with deep family roots in Connecticut. Her father, Attorney Charles Needle, was a founder of the Connecticut firm Zeldes, Needle &amp; Cooper in 1971. Since her admission to the Connecticut Bar in 1990, Melissa has exclusively practiced divorce and family law. The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys named Needle|Cuda: Divorce and Family Law a Connecticut Top 10 Best Firm in Client Satisfaction in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle has been a Super Lawyer Honoree in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Attorney Needle is well-known in Connecticut courts as a forceful, but fair fighter; and attorney with great integrity; and as a worthy adversary who does not shy away from litigation if that path is the best opportunity for her client to reach an equitable solution. Melissa understands that divorce is not just about the dissolution of marriage or stop-gap solutions but helping clients develop and negotiate a comprehensive plan for the rest of their lives. Melissa and the firm pride themselves on providing their clients "Guidance that Moves their Lives Forward.

Fairfield County

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New York City Metropolitan Area

Westport

Connecticut

Needle | Cuda: Divorce and Family Law focuses on matters involving high-net-worth divorce, contested custody, and complex property division. We...

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The Glass House

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore The Glass House and its grounds during the&nbsp;Golden Hour.&nbsp;This special two-hour guided tour offers a&nbsp;golden-hour experience&nbsp;of the site and its many distinct architectural landmarks. In addition, see how the&nbsp;lighting design by Richard Kelly&nbsp;– a pioneer and master of modern architectural lighting and a collaborator with Philip Johnson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe –&nbsp;transforms the Glass House&nbsp;as the sun sinks in the sky.
This tour runs&nbsp;two hours&nbsp;in duration and is formulated to facilitate&nbsp;photography for personal use.&nbsp;It includes access to the Glass House, Brick House, Painting Gallery, Sculpture Gallery, and Da Monsta, with a&nbsp;three-quarter mile walk over paved, grass, and gravel paths.
Please note the following:
This tour runs&nbsp;rain or shine.&nbsp;All&nbsp;ticket sales are final.&nbsp;No refunds will be issued, but tickets may be transferred to another date or program.
All&nbsp;tours depart from the Glass House Visitor Center + Design Store&nbsp;located at 199 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840. Visitors are transported to the site in a shuttle which departs promptly.
Members
Glass House members and patrons receive&nbsp;10% off Golden Hour Tour tickets&nbsp;as part of their benefits. Not a member?&nbsp;<a href="https://theglasshouse.org/support/membership/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Join here</a>&nbsp;to take advantage of this discount and gain additional access to special programming throughout the year. For questions, please contact Isabel Richards at&nbsp;<a href="https://admin.ovationtix.com/sm/production/editProductionInformation/irichards@theglasshouse.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">irichards@theglasshouse.org</a>.
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Golden Hour Tours

Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore The Glass House and its grounds during the Golden Hour. This special two-hour guided tour...

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From the living room to the dining room, family room, kitchen, bedrooms and outdoor spaces, the sale offers a wonderful variety of furnishings, carpets, lighting and decorative accessories to suit every taste and style.
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Mill River Park

Join us for the Hope in Motion Walk on Sunday, June 7, at Mill River Park in Stamford. Beginning at 10 a.m., this special event marks the 30th anniversary of Hope in Motion, bringing the community together to celebrate three decades of impact, resilience, and progress.
This meaningful walk serves as a vital fundraising event, supporting programs and services that make a difference for those impacted by cancer. 
Whether you come with friends, family, or on your own, the morning offers a chance to reflect on how far we’ve come and help sustain the work ahead. Lace up your sneakers, rally your network, and be part of this important milestone.

Local Event: Hope in Motion Walk

Hope in Motion Walk

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