Connecticut Divorce & Family Law

The outcome of a divorce or other family law matter will have an immeasurable impact on your life. An experienced lawyer can be instrumental in achieving your objectives and helping you move forward on favorable terms. It is critical to enlist the services of legal counsel who is smart, dynamic and strategic at the earliest opportunity.

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55 Greens Farms Road
Westport, CT 06880

115 East Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830

Distinguished.
Experienced.
Attentive.

At Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC, our Westport and Greenwich-based law firm concentrates exclusively on family law, including matrimonial law and divorce. Our attorneys deftly grasp the numerous issues at stake in any family law matter and will utilize our extensive experience to help our clients navigate the legal process.

Find helpful answers to divorce-related questions in our video library featuring the experienced
family law team at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC.

Meet Our Attorneys

Our experienced and talented attorneys at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC work exceedingly
hard to provide individualized representation for each client in the most effective manner.

Eric J. Broder

Eric J. Broder

Co-Founding Member and Partner

Eric J. Broder

Carole Topol Orland

Co-Founding Member and Partner

Eric J. Broder

Sarah E. Murray

Partner

Eric J. Broder

Christopher J. DeMattie

Partner

Eric J. Broder

Nicole M. DiGiose

Partner

Eric J. Broder

Robert Dean Vossler

Associate

Samuel V. Schoonmaker, IV

Samuel V. Schoonmaker, IV

Of Counsel

Sue Georgiades

Sue Georgiades

Associate

Ashley Albini

Ashley Albini

Attorney

Michael Chirco

Michael Chirco

Associate

Michael Chirco

Liam West

Senior Counsel

Blogs

How Does Divorce Impact My Pension?

Pensions may not be as common as they were years ago, but many people going through divorces in Connecticut have pensions, and these pensions can sometimes represent a significant portion of a couple’s assets. In Connecticut, retirement assets like pensions are...

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Tips for Divorcing When You Have a Child with Special Needs

Any time parents are divorcing, the well-being of their children should be paramount. Divorce is an emotional situation and brings significant change in everyone’s lives. When special needs children are involved, there are added concerns to address. Parents’ divorce...

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Can Lawyers Find Hidden Assets During a Divorce?

Hidden assets in a divorce could make the process more complicated. If you're considering divorce but are worried that your spouse may have money or property you don't know about, hiring a skilled divorce attorney is critical. An experienced attorney can analyze...

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Firm News

Carole Topol Orland Named One of the 2024 Women of Westport

We’re excited to announce that our Partner and founding member, Carole Topol Orland, was recently named one of Westport Lifestyle’s 2024 Women of Westport. Carole was one of only 11 phenomenal women chosen for this honor, which celebrates the dedicated small business...

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Testimonials

“The attorneys at Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie LLC are top notch lawyers as well as terrific people. I have worked with Carole Orland, Eric Broder, Sarah Murray, and Chris DeMattie on a number of matters in the Connecticut Supreme and Appellate Courts. Across the board, their preparation and presentation of matrimonial cases are among the best I have ever seen. They care about their clients and, while not afraid to fight the fight, take a practical, cost sensitive approach to what is often an emotionally driven experience. I cannot recommend them more highly!”

[From Esteemed Appellate Counsel]

“Excellent legal representation and professionals of the highest integrity. Carole Orland represented me in an extremely complicated, contentious and difficult case. They provided sound strategic advice, thorough preparation at every turn, aggressiveness when needed yet ability to see opportunities for compromise, an accurate read of situations borne of experience, and expertise in complicated financial matters. They are professionals of the highest order and people whom I regard with tremendous respect.”

[From a Current Client]

“Attorney Broder handled my case professionally, with understanding and to a desirable outcome. Through a very difficult time, Attorney Broder’s experience, knowledge and advice were a mitigating and reassuring factor. His knowledge of the divorce process and skilled negotiating were trumped only by his concern for the children involved, invaluable to say the least. Respected by both sides of the table, Attorney Broder was highly recommended to me by several fellow lawyers as well as by individuals who he had represented – I similarly endorse him without hesitation.”

[From a Former Client]

“Dear Eric…I am very grateful to you. I am impressed with you and appreciate your expertise throughout a process I had no real prior experience with…I know that you both got the best deal for me that probably I could hope to get. I can’t thank you enough…I look forward to recommending you as I have all along this process-you are a total gentleman attorney. I chose you because I feel you are kind and care about ethics in these situations…”

[From a Former Client]

“Chris: I just wanted to thank you for all the hard work these past 6 months, and especially the last 2 weeks. I feel a huge sense of relief today for the first time in nearly 2 years. I just hope we can all move forward peacefully and [my spouse] gets stability back into his life. You talked me off several ledges and listened to my endless ramble through anger, fear and tears. THANK YOU!”

[From a Former Client]

“Sarah: Just wanted to say thanks again for your help yesterday. I am convinced that we would not have prevailed in obtaining the contempt citation if you had not questioned [XXX] on paragraph 18 at the uncontested. And given [the judge’s] critique of the way it was drafted, this was especially important. Well done. It raises the bar overall for indirect civil contempt citations.”

[From a Former Client]

“Chris: I want to take this time to express my sincerest thanks for your hard work, dedication and diligence on representing me at the divorce trial this week! Although the process is grueling, stressful and so full of gaps, I believe your firm did a phenomenal job for me. No doubt our side out-performed [the opposing side] and I’m confident we did everything we could to hopefully influence [the Court] to decide the case in my favor. We will see, but please know that I am extremely pleased with your skill and performance!”

[From a Former Client]