Aidan R. Welsh

Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

• Litigation, mediation and arbitration of family law matters

• Matrimonial actions, including complex valuation issues and high-conflict matters

• Appellate practice in family law matters

Custody & Support

• Custody and parenting time

• Alimony and child support

• Paternity

• Grandparent visitation

Financial & Property

• Equitable distribution

• Rights of cohabitants and palimony matters

Agreements

• Negotiation and preparation of prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements

• Negotiation and preparation of property settlement agreements

• Enforcement and modification of agreements, orders, and judgments

Protective Matters

• Domestic violence

Aidan frequently represents clients who are business owners, clients who are employed by hedge funds and private equity groups, executives and other professionals, and stay-at-home parents. Aidan has substantial experience working with cases involving domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental health issues. Handling cases involving such issues requires empathy, patience, strategic thinking, and a precise understanding of these complex issues. Aidan also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in certain cases, where she advocates for the best interests of children involved in family disputes.

Aidan sets herself apart from other family and matrimonial attorneys in her ability to form meaningful and trusted relationships with her clients, the judges, and even opposing counsel for the benefit of her clients and the outcome of the case.

Aidan is a tenacious advocate for her clients, strategic in her approach to cases, a successful litigator and negotiator, and above all a well-respected member of the family law bar. She takes the time to listen to her clients in order to best serve their needs and interests. No case is the same, and each client receives dedicated and individualized attention to their matter.

In 2019, Aidan joined the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) organization. She is one of only 23 divorce attorneys in Connecticut and one of 1,500 divorce attorneys nationwide who have been granted fellowship to this organization. The organization’s stringent requirements for admission demonstrate Aidan’s experience and dedication to providing exceptional legal representation. She is also a recognized leader within the AAML, serving as the current President Elect of the CT Chapter of the AAML, Chair of the AAML National Family Law Conference, and the Chair of the National Test Committee. Aidan also previously served as the former Chair of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Family Law Section.

Renowned for her role as a leader in the area of family law, Aidan is frequently sought after as a speaker and author, sharing her invaluable insights on family law. She has presented at notable events such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ conferences, where she discussed the intricacies of substance abuse issues and testing in complex custody cases and authentic leadership in the family law field. Aidan’s written contributions include co-authoring an article about hedge funds in the context of matrimonial actions for CT Lawyer Magazine and serving as the Co-Editor for the Connecticut Family Law Forms book. In addition to her legal contributions, Aidan has been appointed by the court to serve as a Special Master, a dispute resolution professional responsible for providing valuable assistance to other attorneys and parties in an effort to resolve difficult family law cases.

Aidan takes great pride in giving back to the community she lives and works in. She is the past Board Chair for YWCA Darien-Norwalk. Her motivation as a family lawyer stems from a deep understanding of the challenging circumstances her clients face. Aidan aims to utilize her skills and experience to guide them through difficult times, ensuring they emerge stronger and more empowered than before.

Within her firm, Aidan cherishes the collaborative spirit and familial bond shared among her colleagues. For Aidan, her firm is not just a workplace—it is a family. Their harmonious teamwork ultimately benefits their clients, who receive the collective expertise and support of the entire firm.

A proud resident of Darien for over a decade, Aidan shares her life with her husband, Walter, and their two children. She prides herself as a top-notch softball, swim, and basketball mom with the best sidelines cheers.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers:

• Fellow, 2019 to present

• Past Chair of the Membership Recruitment Committee for the National AAML

• Chair of the National Family Law Conference for the National AAML

• Chair of the National Test Committee for the National AAML

• Member of the Webinar Committee for the National AAML

• Chair for the CT Chapter of the AAML

American Bar Association:

• Member

Connecticut Bar Association:

• Chair of Connecticut Bar Association Family Law Section, 2023

• Family Law Section Vice Chair, 2022 – 2023

• Family Law Section CLE Chair, 2021

• Family Law Section COVID-19 Task Force, 2020 to present

• Family Law Section, Secretary, 2019 to 2020

• Assistant Treasurer-Secretary, 2018 – 2019

• Family Law Section, Treasurer, 2018

• Family Law Section, Executive Committee, 2011 to present

• Member, 2006 to present

Fairfield Bar Association:

• Member

Featured in The Greenwich Times: From Pupil to Partner: How Aidan Welsh ascended the ranks of Schoonmaker, George, Blomberg, Bryniczka & Welsh

• Hedge Funds and Private Equity Funds: What They Are, How They Operate, How to Value and What Every Matrimonial Attorney Should Know About Them

• Authentic Leadership and Law Firm Management, AAML Mid-Year Conference, Scottsdale, AZ, March 2026

• Hot Tips for Cases involving Substance Abuse Issues, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Webinar and National Conference, April 2023 and November 2022

• Cryptocurrency and Hidden Assets, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2022

• Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2020 – Presenter

• Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2019 – Presenter

• Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2018 – Presenter

• Family Law Annual Year in Review, Connecticut Bar Association, June 2017 – Presenter

• Separation Agreements: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Connecticut Bar Association, May 1, 2017 – Presenter

• Annual Year in Review for Family Law, CT Legal Conference, CBA, June 2016 – Presenter

• Family Law Essentials, Connecticut Bar Association, October, 2014

• Library of Connecticut Family Law Forms, Connecticut Law Tribune, Co-Editor, 2014

• Initial Client Meeting, MCLE, CT Family Law, January, 2014

• Family Law for Paralegals, NBI, November, 2013

• Introduction to Family Law: How to Effectively Argue Contempt and Modification Motions, NBI Advanced Family Law Seminar, March 14, 2013

• Introduction to Family Law: Post Judgment Motions, Connecticut Bar Association, December 2012

• Organized and Hosted: Divorce and Discovery, Connecticut Bar Association, June 1, 2012

• Show Me the Money: Financial Side of Divorce, Connecticut Bar Association, May 23, 2012

• Introduction to Family Law: Connecticut Bar Association, February 16, 2012

• Organized and hosted: Redefining Parenthood: Parenting Rights by Contract and the Impact of Raftopol v. Ramey, Connecticut Bar Association, March 31, 2011

• Organized and hosted: Introduction to Family Law, Connecticut Bar Association, March 2, 2011

• Organized and hosted: Preparing Your Client for a Child Custody Evaluation and Trial, Connecticut Bar Association, November 8, 2010

Client confidentiality is held to the highest standard, and Jill takes great care to protect the privacy of every matter she handles. While specific case details remain strictly confidential, testimonials from past clients speaking to their experience working with Jill can be viewed here: https://sgbfamilylaw.com/connecticut/hear-what-our-clients-are-saying-testimonials

Super Lawyers:

• Selected to Super Lawyers, 2021 – 2026

• Rising Stars, 2013 – 2020

Best Lawyers:

• Recognized in "The Best Lawyers in America®" for work in Family Law, 2015 – 2027

• Included in the 2026 – 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for Family Law

• Received the Best Lawyers® 2026 Family Law "Lawyer of the Year" award

• Selected by peers as one of the 27th Edition of the "Best Lawyers in America" and recognized as Lawyer of the Year for the Stamford region, 2021

Avvo:

• Received highest rating of 10 ("Superb")

Connecticut Bar Association:

• Past-Chair of the CBA Family Law Section (previously served in all officer positions

Other:

• Recognized by The CT Law Tribune as a new leader in the Law, 2012

• Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Evidence, 2005

• Recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Civil Procedure, 2003

Aidan Welsh is a leader in her field. She has practiced family and matrimonial law for the past 19 years. She started her career at Schoonmaker George in 2006 and through her dedication to her clients, the firm, and her career, she became a Partner at the firm in 2015. Aidan has a broad range of experience handling all aspects of complex financial and custody matters, including cases involving disputes regarding alimony, child support, division of assets, and premarital and post-marital agreements.

Bar Admissions

• United States Supreme Court, 2018

• New York, 2009

• Connecticut, 2006

University of Delaware

B.A., honors degree with distinction, magna cum laude

1999 - 2003

University of Connecticut School of Law

J.D. with honors

2003 - 2006