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Verso University Presents: Family Law 101: What Everyone Should Know
Class Details
Thursday, February 26, 6:30-7:30 pm (Komansky Room)
Whether you’re navigating a life transition yourself or simply want to better support a friend or family member, this one-hour informative session offers a clear introduction to the essentials of family law. Led by family law attorney Carole Orland, the program covers the full spectrum of family law: prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and parenting plans, alimony and child support, college expenses, asset valuation, relocation issues, modification and contempt, and mediation and litigation.
Designed to be informative, this session provides practical tools, real-world examples, and answers to the questions people often hesitate to ask. A Q&A will follow for those who’d like to learn more or explore specific scenarios.
About the Instructor
Westport resident Carole Orland, Esq. is a founding partner of Broder Orland Murray & DeMattie, LLC, one of Connecticut’s most esteemed family and divorce law firms. With decades of experience in family law, criminal law, and litigation, Carole is widely respected for her strategic advocacy, deep subject-matter expertise, and compassionate approach to resolving complex personal and financial matters. Her practice encompasses high-conflict divorce, custody and parenting disputes, mediation and arbitration, and matters involving substantial assets and novel legal issues.
Recognized consistently for excellence, Carole holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating, has been named to The Best Lawyers in America® and Connecticut Super Lawyers® for over a decade, and maintains a 10.0 Avvo rating. She is a frequent speaker and contributor on family law and related topics, has moderated professional panels for the Connecticut Bar Association, and is regularly featured in regional and legal publications. Known for meticulous preparation, responsiveness, and a settlement-focused philosophy, she brings both authority and clarity to discussions of family law for legal and non-legal audiences alike.
Important Information About Verso University Classes
- Classes are usually structured as a consecutive series.
- Class size is often limited.
- Each series has a one-time fee registration fee covering all classes in the series.
- Registration is mandatory.
- The Westport Library wants to ensure that all interested students are able to participate in Verso University courses. If the registration fee is a barrier to entry for you, please contact [email protected].
Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly.
Verso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund.
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