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What is a “No Fault” Divorce in Connecticut?
We are often asked “What is a “no fault” divorce in Connecticut?” Connecticut has both “no fault” and “for fault” divorces. To learn more, please read on! Connecticut Divorce Grounds Connecticut has...
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Are There Advantages to Filing First for Divorce in Connecticut?
We are often asked whether there are any advantages to filing first for divorce in Connecticut. Like so many things in divorce, it really depends on your individual goals — that’s exactly why the...
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A Lesson from Grocery Store Music
Grocery store music is always there but – at least for me – seldom heard. It’s pretty much a stream of cast-off one-hit wonders and the most you notice about them is the occasional “wow, the Night...
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What is a Pretrial in a Connecticut Divorce?
There are all sorts of terms of art that get thrown around during Connecticut divorces. At Freed Marcroft, we want you to understand what is happening in your divorce — including what different...
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What’s the Difference Between a Pretrial and a Trial in a Connecticut Divorce?
We were recently asked what the difference is between a pretrial and a trial in the context of a Connecticut divorce. It’s a reasonable question. Even if you are well-versed in your prefixes thanks...
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Let’s Talk About Nicole, Charlie, and Nora
Since mid-December, every family law attorney in the country has shared the same two clients – Nicole and Charlie. The protagonists of Netflix’ huge critical and commercial success, Marriage Story....
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How Do I Protect My Privacy During a Divorce?
In our article “Are Divorce Records Public in Connecticut?” we learned that generally speaking, divorce filings and documents are public record. For many people, privacy — for them, their spouse, and...
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Are Divorce Records Public in Connecticut?
For many people, privacy — for themself, their spouse, and their children — is a priority during and following a divorce. It’s normal to wonder whether divorce is a matter of public record in...
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What Divorced (and Divorcing) Couples Need to Know About Coronavirus Stimulus...
Many people are wondering how the stimulus checks from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) will affect their family law case. Freed Marcroft is committed to...
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Are Connecticut Courts Still Open During COVID-19?
While we all try to keep ourselves healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic, people with divorce and family law issues have an additional question: are Connecticut Courts still open during...
View ArticleHow Do I Handle a High Conflict Spouse During Divorce?
It’s not uncommon for one spouse to be low conflict and the other spouse to be high conflict. Dealing with a high conflict person — whether you’re married, divorcing, or divorced — can take a toll....
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What is a Special Masters Pretrial in a Connecticut Divorce?
In “What Is A Pretrial in a Connecticut Divorce,” we learned that there are two types of pretrial conferences in Connecticut divorces: special masters pretrials and judicial pretrials. Today we’ll...
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Is There a Jury in a Connecticut Divorce?
Many people wonder whether there is a jury at Connecticut divorce trials. No. In Connecticut, we do not have jury trials in divorce cases. A judge hears evidence and decides. Why Did I Think There Was...
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Who Will Be The Judge If My Divorce Goes To Trial?
A common question is who the judge will be if your divorce goes to trial in Connecticut. Read on to learn how judges are assigned in family court. Will There Be One Judge in My Divorce? In some...
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What is a Substantial Change in Circumstances for Connecticut Child Support?
We are often asked what constitutes a substantial change in circumstances when it comes to modifying child support. For the answer, read on! Motion to Modify Child Support In “How Is Child Support...
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How Do Connecticut Courts Decide Whether a Parent Can Relocate Post Divorce?
When we are analyzing how best to help Freed Marcroft’s clients decide how to address a parent’s desire to relocate post divorce, the first step is to review the initial court order. Often the court’s...
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What Factors Are Considered When Dividing Property in a Connecticut Divorce?
The Connecticut property division statute lists the factors to be considered by the court when dividing property in a divorce. These factors are considered in no fault divorces as well as for fault...
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What is an Uncontested Divorce in Connecticut?
Understanding what an uncontested divorce is (and isn’t) is critical. Too many people make decisions thinking an uncontested divorce is something it’s not. There’s Actually No Such Thing as an...
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What is the Financial Affidavit in a Connecticut Divorce?
The financial affidavit is one of the main, and most important, documents in a Connecticut divorce. They are used in all types of divorces: litigated, collaborative, and mediated. Please read on to...
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Discovery in Connecticut Divorces
Read on to learn what discovery is and what you can expect from discovery in your Connecticut divorce. What is Discovery? Discovery is the exchange of legal information and known facts of a case....
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