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About Sarah
Biography
Sally is consistently recognized as one of the top matrimonial attorneys in Connecticut in a variety of peer review surveys.
Sally represents clients in the negotiation and litigation of sophisticated, complex and high-asset family law matters. Her practice includes all areas of family law, including divorce, alimony, child support, and property division. She often analyzes complex financial holdings, closely held businesses, and compensation packages in order to achieve an equitable division of assets and income. Sally helps clients address the financial consequences of divorce while recognizing the psychological impact on those involved.
In addition, Sally has extensive experience resolving, and litigating when necessary, challenging and emotionally charged child custody and relocation disputes. Her seminal advocacy in the case of Ireland v. Ireland redefined the rights of parents and children in relocation disputes.
Sally has lectured on a variety of topics including division of stock options, distributing complex executive compensation packages in divorce, the impact of addiction in custody battles, and the validity of prenuptial agreements in a world where most couples cohabit before marriage. She is also co-author of Connecticut Family Law and Practice, Volumes 7, 8 and 8A, a handbook for lawyers and judges on domestic relations matters in Connecticut.
Prior to practicing law, Sally worked for more than a decade as a psychologist in private practice and as a school psychologist in various Connecticut schools. This experience early in her career affords her certain insights and approaches that differ from those of other matrimonial lawyers.
Sally has been practicing family law with Arnold Rutkin since 1994. From 1988-1994, she practiced at the law firm of Day, Berry and Howard in Stamford, now known as Day Pitney. The practice of law is in Sally’s blood. Her grandfather was a judge, her father was a lawyer in a major New York firm, and one of her sisters, her brother and her daughter are lawyers.
Sally is a private pilot, licensed since 1984. She has two grown children and five grandchildren.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
Child Support
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Family
20%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 37 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Rutkin Oldham Contratto LLC
(866) 587-6117
Mobile
(203) 869-7277
Fax
5 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT, 06880
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Top 25, Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 25, Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 25, Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 25, Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 25, Women Connecticut Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
"Best Lawyers" Top 25 Female Lawyers, Connecticut Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
New York Area's Best Lawyers, New York Area's Best Lawyers
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Partner, Rutkin Oldham Contratto LLC
Associations
2009 - Present
International Academy of Family LawyersFellow
1993 - Present
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law SectionExecutive Committee
American Bar Association
Member
2007 - 2014
International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersBoard of Managers
2006 - 2007
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, National Test CommitteeChair
2003 - 2004
Connecticut Bar Association, Continuing Legal EducationChair
2002 - 2003
Connecticut Bar Association, Continuing Legal EducationChair Elect
2001 - 2002
Connecticut Bar Association, Continuing Legal EducationMember
2000 - 2001
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law SectionSecretary
1999 - 2000
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law SectionTreasurer
1993 - 1998
Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section, Post-Majority Support CommitteeCo-chair
Education
1988
University of Connecticut School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1974
Southern Connecticut State College
MS - Master of Science
1972
Wesleyan University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2002
Connecticut Bar Association
Pensions and Divorce: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Dealing with Pensions in Divorce
2001
Connecticut Bar Association
Effective Litigation of Mental Health Professionals in Family Cases
1999
Connecticut Bar Association
Relocation Issues After Ireland v. Ireland
Publications
2008
The Family Advocate, Vol. 30, No. 4
Examining the Mental Health Expert
2004
Regional Bar Association
Symposium on Professionalism (Moderator)
2003
Connecticut Bar Association Annual Meeting
Hot Topics, The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
2003
Connecticut Bar Association
Inheritances, Gifts & Pre-Marital Assets
2002
Connecticut Bar Association
How to Avoid the Pitfalls and Pratfalls of Dividing Pensions
2001
The Family Advocate
Distributing Executive Compensation Benefits
2001
The Family Advocate, Vol. 23, No. 3
Distributing Executive Compensation Benefits
2001
Connecticut Bar Association
Effective Utilization of Mental Health Professionals in Family Cases
2000
Connecticut Practice Series
Family Law and Practice
1999
Connecticut Bar Association
Relocation Issues after Ireland v. Ireland
1999
Mellon Bank, Hartford, Connecticut
Division of Stock Options in Divorce Cases
1998
Connecticut Bar Association
Appeals in Family Cases
1998
Connecticut Bar Association
Division of Stock Options: Wendt v. Wendt
1998
Stamford/Norwalk Regional Bar Association
Relocation of Minor Children
1997
Connecticut Bar Association
Evidentiary Issues in Family Law
1997
Connecticut Family Lawyer
Recent Appellate Decisions
1995
Connecticut Family Lawyer
Recent Appellate Developments
1993
Connecticut Family Lawyer
Post-Majority Support: The Statute Explained