Melissa E. Osborne

I cannot recommend Atty Osborne more highly. I went through a very long, high conflict divorce with serious concerns around child custody and safety, and Melissa had a truly expert grasp on the legal, logistical, and emotional factors at play. She is both strategic and empathetic, and is able to han...dle aggressive opposing counsel with calm confidence. Melissa was able to understand the nuances of our domestic dynamics, trauma, and child protection, and always kept the best interests of my children at the forefront. Thanks to her, I was able to retain full custody and the marital home after years of opposition. If you are looking for a Connecticut divorce lawyer who is fiercely protective, excellent in high stakes custody cases, and genuinely invested in helping families rebuild safely, Atty Osborne is a fantastic choice. I am incredibly grateful for all she has done for me and my children.

The thoroughness and preparation with which Melissa approached my case was exemplary! That, along with the innovative strategies she incorporated, reduced the time frame of the divorce from a year to seven months. It was moving towards a trial which would have added another four to five months. In th...e courtroom, Melissa was sharp as a razor's edge. Respectful and amicable with the other side until they began personal attacks and bullying in and out of court. Melissa was not having ANY of that nonsense and the gloves came off both in and out of court! She was prepared for the other side to try that tactic and fought back with facts they weren't prepared to address. Ultimately, she did not allow my character to get decimated due to false accusations. She also read me as far as how much and which kind of information I could could take at any given time, she did not inundate me but rather waited until she knew I was ready to hear it. I could go on all day and write many more paragraphs. Simply put... the opposing attorney and ex-wife were on a mission to destroy my character and break me financially which is NO exaggeration. I know if I did not have a lawyer the caliber of Melissa, not only would these proceedings still be going on, the other side probably would've achieved their goal. You will not go wrong or regret retaining Melissa as your lawyer, it would be the smartest thing you could do!

Melissa is a diligent, detail-oriented, thoughtful family attorney. Using a creative strategy, supported by detailed research and an excellent presentation, I was granted Intervenor status and three way custody of my grandson. Later my husband was also granted Intervenor status and we were awarded jo...int custody of our grandson, due in large part to Melissa's negotiating skills and caring manner. She is an excellent attorney and individual.