Business Details
42 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Stamford, CT
Since 1984, our firm has provided dedicated legal representation in family law matters across Connecticut. Led by Attorney David Rubin, our team combines decades of experience with a hands-on approach to client service, prioritizing privacy, goals, and timely communication. We specialize in complex divorce cases, including high-asset and high-income disputes, while maintaining a strong focus on achieving favorable negotiated settlements or trial outcomes. Our practice extends to custody, alimony, prenuptial agreements, and appellate advocacy, supported by a proven track record in Connecticut family courts.With offices in Stamford and New Haven, we serve Fairfield County clients, offering personalized strategies backed by rigorous preparation and a commitment to overcoming legal challenges. Our reputation as skilled litigators is built on extensive courtroom experience and a client-centric philosophy that emphasizes transparency, responsiveness, and ethical advocacy.
Services
Divorce Litigation
Child Custody
Alimony Negotiation
Prenuptial Agreements
High Asset Divorce
Divorce Appeals
Postnuptial Agreements
Contested Divorces
Custody Modifications
Legal Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in Connecticut family law.
- Our team handles high-asset and complex divorce cases effectively.
- Clients receive direct access to their attorney via personal phone line.
- We prepare every case for trial to maximize settlement leverage.
- Our success includes multi-million-dollar asset division negotiations.
What people say
Excellent service
Highly recommend
Professional and thorough
Achieved positive results
Trusted advisor
Services
Divorce Litigation
Our firm specializes in contested divorce proceedings requiring courtroom advocacy. With decades of trial experience, we prepare every case for litigation to strengthen settlement negotiations while protecting client interests in asset division, spousal support, and child-related matters. Our strategic approach balances aggressive representation with practical solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Child Custody
We represent parents in complex custody disputes involving visitation rights, relocation issues, and parenting plans. Our attorneys combine legal expertise with sensitivity to family dynamics, working to establish arrangements that serve children's best interests while safeguarding parental rights through mediation or trial advocacy.
Alimony Negotiation
Our team handles temporary and permanent alimony determinations in divorce cases. We analyze financial complexities to advocate for fair support arrangements, whether seeking maintenance payments or defending against excessive claims. Our experience includes high-income earner cases and long-term marriage settlements.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that clearly define property rights and financial expectations. Our customized contracts undergo rigorous legal scrutiny to ensure enforceability while addressing unique client circumstances, including business ownership and inheritance protections.
High Asset Divorce
Our firm manages complex asset division in high-net-worth divorces involving business valuations, real estate portfolios, investment accounts, and executive compensation. We work with financial experts to trace separate property claims and achieve equitable distributions while maintaining discretion throughout the process.
People
David Rubin
Attorney
Practicing Connecticut family law since 1984, David Rubin represents clients in divorce, custody, and appellate matters. A Yale and Columbia Law School graduate, he focuses on complex cases involving millions in assets while maintaining direct client communication through his personal cell phone.
Questions
What areas of law does Engelman, Noyes & Rubin specialize in?
We focus exclusively on family law matters including divorce, child custody, alimony, prenuptial agreements, and related appellate cases throughout Connecticut.
How does the firm handle high-asset divorce cases?
Our team employs strategic discovery processes and financial expert collaborations to accurately value and divide complex assets in high-net-worth divorces.
What experience does the firm have with trial cases?
With over 25 years of litigation experience, we prepare every case for trial while seeking optimal negotiated settlements when possible.
How are legal fees structured?
We offer transparent billing practices with upfront cost discussions, avoiding surprise charges through regular client communication about case expenses.
