Jon T. Kukucka
Top rated Family Law attorney in Hartford, Connecticut
Ruel Burns Feldman Kukucka & Britt, LLC
Practice areas: Family Law, Appellate, General Litigation; view more
Licensed in Connecticut since: 2006
Education: Roger Williams University School of Law
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A partner at Ruel Burns Feldman Kukucka & Britt, LLC, in Hartford, Connecticut, attorney Jon T. Kukucka dedicates his legal practice to family law, providing representation in matters such as dissolution of marriage, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, property division, alimony, parental relocation, child custody, visitation, and child support. He is knowledgeable about executive compensation structures and various aspects of business valuation in the context of divorce. Additionally, he is informed about digital assets and understands their implications in divorce proceedings.
Mr. Kukucka prioritizes his clients' interests and develops tailored litigation strategies to address their specific needs. He has significant experience in child custody litigation, having successfully resolved numerous cases. He is also adept at handling cases involving children with special needs such as autism and other developmental disorders. In such instances, he collaborates with expert psychiatrists or psychologists to achieve favorable outcomes for his clients and their children.
In addition to his trial work, Mr. Kukucka possesses considerable appellate experience, having served as counsel on numerous appeals in the Connecticut Supreme Court and Connecticut appellate courts. His role as a special master in various judicial districts further underscores his commitment to the field. He has been instrumental in the briefing and prosecution of groundbreaking matrimonial law cases in the Connecticut Supreme Court, including those defining property for equitable asset distribution.
Mr. Kukucka is admitted to practice law in Connecticut and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts and earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law.
Practice areas
Family Law, Appellate, General LitigationFocus areas
Adoption, Appeals, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Litigation
- 60% Family Law
- 20% Appellate
- 20% General Litigation
First Admitted: 2006, Connecticut
Professional Webpage: https://rrbblaw.com/attorneys/jon-t-kukucka/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Hartford Bar Association
- U.S. States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Successfully aided in the briefing and prosecution of matrimonial law case of first impression in the Connecticut Supreme Court establishing the operative definition of property for the equitable distribution of assets (Mickey v. Mickey, 292 Conn. 597)., 2009
- Successfully aided in the briefing and prosecution of matrimonial law case of first impression in the Connecticut Supreme Court establishing the parameters for child support in high income cases (Dowling v. Szymczak, 309 Conn. 390)., 2013
- Successfully aided in the briefing and prosecution of matrimonial law case of first impression in the Connecticut Supreme Court establishing the recognition of postnuptial agreements in the state (Bedrick v. Bedrick, 300 Conn. 691)., 2011
Videos
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are written contracts created before or after entering a marriage that outline the ownership of financial assets in the event of a divorce. Jon Kukucka covers possible reasons to consider using one of these agreements., Is a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement Right for Me?, Family Law, 2021
- Jon Kukucka explains how stock options can be treated as assets subject to distribution in a divorce. He also discusses the difference between vested and unvested stock options, and how to proceed when both parties in a divorce have these options available to them., How are Stock Options Handled in a Divorce?, Family Law, 2021
Educational Background
- University of Connecticut, B.A. magna cum laude
- Roger Williams University, School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
Honors
- Named Family Law Section Rising Star by the Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Rising Star, Connecticut Bar Association
- Recipient of the Connecticut Law Tribune's "New Leader in the Law" award, New Leader in the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2013
- Named to the Super Lawyers "Connecticut Rising Stars" list in the areas of family law from 2013 - 2016, 2019 and 2021 and appellate from 2013 - 2016, 2019, Connecticut Rising Star, Super Lawyers, 2019
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of family law and family law arbitration in 2022 and 2023, Family Law Arbitration - Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
Office location for Jon T. Kukucka
One Constitution Plaza
6th Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: 860-901-2467
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
- Rising Stars: 2013 - 2021