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P.O. Box 295
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-7301
A Boutique Family and Matrimonial Law Firm
Serving Fairfield County and beyond in high net worth, high income, and custody cases.
Two Lafayette Court
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-7277
law@rutkinoldham.com

In This Section

Presentations

Arnold H. Rutkin

  • “Prenuptial Agreements in Connecticut in Light of Civil Unions,” Connecticut Bar Association, Annual Meeting. Estates and Probate Section (Invitee), 2006.
  • “Complex Issues in Family Cases” or “How to Handle Tricky Questions and Sticky Situations,” Connecticut Bar Association Biennial Meeting, April 2005.
  • “Premarital and Post Marital Agreements in Connecticut,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Connecticut Chapter, Monthly Meeting, 2004.
  • “The Bulletproof Financial Affidavit,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, Spring Seminar, 2003.
  • “Relocation”; “Arbitration,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Connecticut Chapter, Biennial Seminar on Child Support In High Income Cases, 2001.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Orlando, FL, 1997.
  • “Computer Hot Tips,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Spring Meeting, Williamsburg, VA, 1996.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, 1995.
  • “Gay and Lesbian Custody & Visitation Issues”; “Family Advocate Presents: Gender Bias/Gender Fairness... Where Are We Now?”; “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA 1994.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, New York, NY,1993.
  • Evaluation of Closely Held Corporations, Pensions, South Carolina Bar Association, 1993.
  • “The Disabled Client and Witness,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, St. Thomas, VI, 1993.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, 1992.
  • “Emergency Relief” and “Relocation Issues,” SEAK, Inc. National Custody Seminar, Hyannis, MA, 1991.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family law Section, Annual Convention, Atlanta, GA, 1991.
  • “How to Try a Family Law Case: Trial Preparation, Strategy, Tactics, Techniques, and Evidence,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1991.
  • “Financial Affidavits - Proper and Improper Information”; “Speaking Affidavit” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Connecticut Chapter, An Advanced Seminar on Matrimonial Law, 1991.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Chicago, IL , 1990.
  • “Factors in Selection and Examination of a Psychiatrist in a Matrimonial Case,” Law Education Institute, Orlando, FL, 1990.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Honolulu, HI, 1989.
  • “Analysis of Tax Returns in Matrimonial Actions,” Connecticut Divorce Practice Seminar, 1989.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” Law Education Institute, Vail, CO, 1989.
  • “Preparing Financial Affidavits,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1989.
  • “Analysis, Preparation and Trial Techniques of a Mental Health Professional in Custody Cases,” Connecticut Divorce Practice Seminar, 1988.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Toronto, Canada, 1988.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” Law Education Institute, Orlando, FL, 1988.
  • “Second Look Doctrine,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, Alimony Symposium, 1988.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” New Mexico Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1988.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” Law Education Institute, Vail, CO, 1988.
  • “Examination of an Accountant of a Closely Held Corporation,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1987.
  • “What‘s New in Family Law Procedure and Practice,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1987.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, San Francisco, CA, 1987.
  • “Evidentiary Issues in Divorce Cases”; “Highlights from the ABA - Hot Tips Program,” Law Education Institute, Vail, CO, 1987.
  • “Back to Basics,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1986.
  • “Preparation and Use of a Trial Notebook,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, College of Advocacy, Bridgeport, CT, 1986.
  • “Hot Tips from the Experts,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, New York, NY, 1986.
  • “Making the Most of Your Family Practice,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1986.
  • College of Advocacy, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Harvard, 1985.
  • “Custody: Litigation and Liberation,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., 1985.
  • “Divorce Taxation,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Annual Convention, Washington, D.C., 1985.
  • “Litigation Techniques,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1985.
  • “Evidentiary Issues in Family Law,” Law Education Institute, Vail, CO, 1985.
  • “How to Understand, Use and Examine Income Tax Returns,” Divorce Law Education Institute, Vail, CO, 1985.
  • “Pension Benefits and Entitlement: Litigation Techniques and Considerations,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Mid-Year Convention, Detroit, MI, 1985.
  • “How to Understand, Use and Examine Income Tax Returns in Divorce Cases,” Law Education Institute, Orlando, FL, 1985.
  • “Domestic Torts and Evidentiary Issues in Domestic Litigation,” Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association, 1985.
  • “Law in the Fifty States,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1983 - 1985.
  • “Financial Affidavits and Discovery”; “Valuation of Closely Held Business”; “Pension Plans and Professional Degrees”; “Trial Techniques”; “Tax Consequences,” State Bar of South Dakota, 1984.
  • “Custody: Litigation or Liberation,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family law Section, 1984.
  • “Divorce Taxation,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, 1984.
  • “Pension Evaluation,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Annual Convention, Chicago, IL, 1984.
  • “Examination of the Pension Expert,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1984.
  • “Valuation of a Closely Held Business for Purposes of Divorce,” Divorce Law Education Institute, Vail, CO, 1984.
  • Panelist, Association of Family Conciliation Courts, Williamsburg, VA, 1983.
  • College of Advocacy, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Reno, NV, 1983.
  • Divorce Taxation Program, Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1983.
  • “Equitable Division of Degrees and Licenses,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Washington, D.C., 1983.
  • “Valuation of a Closely Held Business,” American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Atlanta, GA, 1983.
  • “Direct and Cross-Examination of the Financial Affidavit,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1983.
  • “Tax Considerations in Family Law,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1982.
  • “Evaluation of a Closely Held Corporation,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Toronto, Canada, 1982.
  • “Tax Planning for Equitable Distribution and Property Transfers”; “ Valuation of Closely Held Corporations and Pension Plans,” North Caroline Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1981.
  • “Tax Consequences of Property Settlements,” Trial Lawyers Association, San Francisco, CA, 1981.
  • “Tax Consequences of Property Transfers,” Maryland Trial Lawyers Association, Baltimore, MD, 1981.
  • “Tax Consequences of Property Transfers,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Second Circuit Meeting, New York, NY, 1980.
  • Advanced College of Advocacy, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Reno, NV, 1980.
  • “Pension and Profit Sharing Provisions,” Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1979.
  • “Tax Consequences of Marital Dissolution and Settlements,” Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Houston, TX, 1979.

Sarah S. Oldham

  • “Psychological Testing in Cases of Disputed Custody,” ABA-APA Conference, April 2008.
  • “Complex Issues in Family Cases” or “How to Handle Tricky Questions and Sticky Situations”, Connecticut Bar Association Biennial Meeting, April 2005.
  • Moderator of Symposium on Professionalism, Regional Bar Association, November 2004.
  • “Hot Topics, The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA),” Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting, June 16, 2003.
  • “How to Avoid the Pitfalls and Pratfalls of Dividing Pensions,” Connecticut Bar Association, May 30, 2002.
  • “Effective Utilization of Mental Health Professionals in Family Cases,” Connecticut Bar Association, March 28, 2001.
  • “Relocation Issues after Ireland v. Ireland,” Connecticut Bar Association, September 10, 1999.
  • “Division of Stock Options in Divorce Cases,” Mellon Bank, Hartford, Connecticut, May 13, 1999.
  • “Appeals in Family Cases,” Connecticut Bar Association, November 13, 1998.
  • “Division of Stock Options: Wendt v. Wendt,” Connecticut Bar Association, February 10, 1998.
  • “Relocation of Minor Children,” Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association, January 14, 1998.
  • “Evidentiary Issues in Family Law,” Connecticut Bar Association, June 10, 1997.