Welcome to Stage One of your Post-Judgment 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...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Three of your Post-Judgment Matter: Initial Court Filings
There are several initial Court filings. These may include Freed Marcroft’s Appearance as your attorney and certain Post Judgment motions your attorney included in your Case Plan. Click below to learn...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Four of your Post-Judgment Matter: First Financial Affidavit
Financial Affidavits are intended to give a clear and accurate picture of the incomes and finances of both parties to a post-judgment action, and may play a critical role in settlement discussions. In...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Five of your Post-Judgment Matter: Initial Discovery
Discovery is term we use for the exchange of legal information. In this phase, you have a lot of homework that’s very important. Responding to our requests for documents and information early and...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage One of your TPR: 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...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Two of your TPR: 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. In subsequent Strategy...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage One of your TRO: 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...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Two of your TRO: First Strategy Session
Whether you are pursuing a possible restraining order or defending against one, your Strategy Session is the first opportunity to meet with your legal team to design a Case Plan based on your...
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When Reality Doesn’t Match Up with Your Vision
At Freed Marcroft, we spend a lot of time encouraging our clients to figure out their goals. If you could wave a magic wand, what would you want? But sometimes in divorce and family law, what you want...
View ArticleWelcome to Stage Four of your Collaborative Divorce: First Collaborative...
Please see below for curated resources that will give you more information on this stage: Using EAR Statements to Communicate with your Ex Collaborative Law The post Welcome to Stage Four of your...
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“Patty Preference” on a Plane
I am what you would call a “particular” flier. Lots of specific opinions and detailed preferences. Not just aisle or window, row. Not just what carrier, what plane. Before we started Freed Marcroft...
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Can a Non-Custodial Parent Access a Child’s Medical Records?
Even when you understand the difference between joint and sole custody, you may wonder whether a Connecticut non-custodial parent can access their child’s medical records. Otherwise put, when one...
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What’s the Difference Between a Hearing and a Trial?
As with most legal terminology, you might need clarification about the difference between a hearing and a trial in a Connecticut divorce or family law issue. Read on to learn about hearings versus...
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How Long Does the Other Side Have to Respond to a Proposed Settlement Offer?
If you make a settlement offer, you may wonder how long your ex has to respond to your proposal. Most people want to resolve most of the outstanding issues in your case by negotiating with your spouse...
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BATNA in Divorce
“BATNA” stands for “Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement.” We owe credit for the BATNA concept to the classic negotiation book Getting to Yes — and it’s an extremely useful concept when deciding...
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What Is a Parenting Coordinator (PC)?
One of the terms you might hear in the context of your divorce, post-judgment, or custody matter is “parenting coordinator” or (“PC”). Here’s what you need to know about PCs in Connecticut. Definition...
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What Is Collaborative Divorce?
the If you are considering ending your marriage, you may have heard of the collaborative process. But what is a collaborative divorce? Please read on to learn what you need to know. Collaborative...
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What Is a Cooperative Divorce?
You may be wondering what a cooperative divorce is. Read on to learn more. Cooperative Divorce Definition A cooperative divorce is more difficult to define than other types of divorce like litigation,...
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What Is a Non-Adversarial Divorce?
You may wonder, “What is a non-adversarial divorce?” Read on to learn more. Meaning of Non-Adversarial It’s important to understand the meaning of non-adversarial in the divorce context before we...
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What Is an Amicable Divorce
Many people wonder how to have an amicable divorce. Please read on to learn more about how to set yourself up to divorce amicably. What Does Amicable Mean? When you seek an amicable divorce, it’s...
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