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Your Trusted Divorce & Family Law Attorney in Cheshire, CT
At Michael J Laden Attorney At Law, we provide compassionate and personalized legal support for individuals navigating divorce and family law matters. Our practice is built on a foundation of listening to clients' unique concerns and developing tailored legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes. We prioritize transparent communication, explaining every step of the legal process in clear terms while maintaining the highest ethical standards.

Our dedicated advocacy extends to protecting clients' rights and interests with empathy, particularly during emotionally challenging times. We uphold strict confidentiality and offer comprehensive services in divorce law, real estate, criminal defense, and estate planning, ensuring holistic legal guidance for our clients' needs.
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Divorce Law Family Law Real Estate Law Criminal Defense Wills & Estates
Details
  • Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
  • We offer personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
  • Our transparent communication ensures you understand every step of the legal process.
  • We uphold the highest standards of professional ethics and dedicated advocacy.
  • Our team provides empathetic support during emotionally challenging legal matters.
  • We guarantee strict confidentiality for all client discussions and case details.
What people say
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Services
Divorce Law
Our firm specializes in comprehensive divorce services, including adversarial and non-adversarial proceedings, mediation, and collaborative divorce. We handle child custody, alimony, property distribution, and post-judgment modifications with sensitivity to emotional complexities. Our attorneys prioritize protecting clients' rights while minimizing conflict through strategic legal solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Criminal Defense
We defend clients facing criminal charges during divorce proceedings or unrelated legal matters. Our services cover traffic violations, DUI/DWI, domestic violence allegations, and misdemeanor offenses. Our team combines courtroom experience with proactive defense strategies to protect clients' reputations and legal standing while ensuring fair treatment within the justice system.
Real Estate Law
Our practice addresses real estate issues intertwined with family law cases, including marital home disputes and property distribution. We handle residential and commercial transactions, leases, land use, and tax-deferred exchanges. Our attorneys ensure proper documentation and legal compliance for property purchases, sales, and refinancing during transitional life events.
Wills & Estates
We provide empathetic guidance for updating estate plans during divorce proceedings and life transitions. Our services include drafting wills, establishing trusts, creating advance healthcare directives, and handling probate litigation. We ensure clients' wishes are legally protected while safeguarding loved ones' future interests through comprehensive estate documentation.
Family Law
Our family law practice extends beyond divorce to include child custody arrangements, support calculations, and post-divorce modifications. We handle prenuptial agreements, same-sex divorce, and complex property valuations with attention to clients' emotional and financial well-being. Our attorneys advocate for fair resolutions while maintaining courtroom readiness for contested matters.
People
Michael J. Laden
Attorney at Law
With over 35 years of legal experience, Michael J. Laden specializes in divorce and family law. He graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 1985 and holds memberships in multiple bar associations. His practice combines courtroom expertise with mediation skills to resolve complex legal disputes while maintaining compassionate client support.
Questions
What areas of law does Michael J. Laden specialize in?
Our primary focus areas include divorce law, family law, real estate matters, criminal defense, and estate planning services.
How does the firm handle complex divorce cases?
We offer adversarial and non-adversarial approaches, including mediation and collaborative divorce, tailored to each client's specific needs.
Are initial consultations available?
Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your legal needs and develop an appropriate strategy for your case.
What experience does the attorney have?
Michael J. Laden has practiced law since 1985 with extensive experience in divorce, family law, and related legal matters.