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Will I Win My Divorce?
My colleague Kelly is an excellent family law paralegal, and the Freed Marcroft paralegals are the point people for our clients when unexpected things happen that they want to discuss. In other words –...
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Should I Bring a Friend or Relative to My Meeting With My Divorce Attorney?
Some people wonder whether they should ask their divorce attorney whether they can bring a family member or friend to their meetings with their lawyer. You can understand why — divorce can be...
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Privacy During Divorce
Many people are concerned about privacy during a divorce. There are two types of information to consider. First, there’s information to which both sides are entitled. You can create significant...
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Attorney-Client Privilege and Divorce
It’s critical to understand the attorney-client privilege if you’re getting divorced in Connecticut. It has a big impact. Read on for more. Definition of Attorney-Client Privilege Certain information...
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Should I Tell My Divorce Lawyer Everything?
Divorce and family law matters are inherently personal. Sometimes there are details that you would rather not discuss with anyone, including your lawyer. And in some cases, you might think that you...
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How Not to Screw Up the Attorney-Client Privilege During Divorce
The attorney-client privilege is one of the most critical tools in your relationship with your divorce lawyer — you don’t want to screw it up. Because of the attorney-client privilege, you can be...
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Evidence in Connecticut Divorces
Evidence is anything that helps to prove that something is or is not true. Read on to learn how evidence works in Connecticut divorces. Discovery Evidence gets shared between the parties via a process...
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Why You Should Read Your Legal Bills
You know you should read your legal bills because you’re a responsible consumer. That’s not the only reason, though. By reading your attorney’s invoices when you receive them, you’ll know the most...
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What Is an “Evergreen” Retainer?
If you’re working with a divorce or family law attorney, you may have an “evergreen” retainer. Read on to learn what an evergreen retainer is and how it works. What Is a Retainer? A “retainer” is the...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage One of your Dissolution: Introductory Information
You will soon be hearing from our team to set up your first Strategy Session with your Legal Team. Please complete the New Client Questionnaire here, to share with us the crucial information that will...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Two of your Dissolution: Your First Strategy Session
You will have several Strategy Sessions while you’re working with us. Strategy Sessions are where you meet with your legal team to design your Case Plan based on your priorities. Goals and priorities...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Three of your Dissolution: Discovery Kick-Off and First...
In this stage, you will meet with your Paralegal to begin the discovery process. Discovery is a pre-trial procedure in which each party obtains evidence from the other party by means of discovery –...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage One of your Collaborative Divorce: Introductory Information
You will soon be hearing from our team to set up your Collaborative Planning Session with your Legal Team. Please complete the New Client Questionnaire here, to share with us the crucial information...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Two of your Collaborative Divorce: Collaborative Planning...
The Collaborative Planning Session is where you meet with your legal team to design your Case Plan based on your priorities. As the matter moves forward, we’ll update your Case Plan to reflect the...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Three of your Collaborative Divorce: Gather Background...
Financial Affidavits are intended to give a clear and accurate picture of the finances of the marriage. They are not only required by the Court but also play a critical role in settlement discussions....
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Eight of your Collaborative Divorce: Carry Out the Agreement
You are now formally divorced and officially unmarried. But there’s still an important phase left – reviewing the order to make sure you understand it, finalizing our work together, and taking other...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage One of your Prenuptial Agreement: Introductory Information
In this phase you’ll complete the New Client Questionnaire and share with us the crucial information that will help your Legal Team prepare for and make the most of our time together at your Prenuptial...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Two of your Prenuptial Agreement: Prenuptial Strategy Session
Your Strategy Session is the first opportunity to meet with your legal team to design a Case Plan based on your priorities. In subsequent Strategy Sessions, we will update your Case Plan to reflect the...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Two of your Custody Action: First Strategy Session
You will have several Strategy Sessions while you’re working with us. Here, we will move your matter forward by designing your Case Plan based on your priorities. In the subsequent Strategy Sessions,...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage One of your Guardianship Matter : Introductory Information
In this phase you’ll complete the New Client Questionnaire and share with us the crucial information that will help your Legal Team prepare for and make the most of our time together at your first...
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