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Lessons From A Porch: the Rise of Divorce Later in Life
Kristen and I were lucky enough to spend the weekend in Provincetown. The Land’s End Inn is our favorite place to stay for many reasons — but chief among them is its magnificent porch with views of...
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Divorce, the Kids, & the House: What on Earth is “Bird Nesting?”
“Wait, we do what?” It can sound pretty baffling at first. Here’s the scoop. The kids stay in the family home — the “nest,” get it? The idea is that instead of children having to go back and forth...
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What Does The Democratic National Convention Have To Do With Divorce
I know. You’re thinking, “what is she thinking.” Forgive me, I’m tired. I was up late watching the DNC last night. But please bear with me for a minute while I draw this analogy for you. At Freed...
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Meghan Freed featured in Avvo Article “Do Couples Who Toke Together Stay...
Freed Marcroft attorney Meghan Freed was featured in a recent Avvo article on the benefits and detriments of marijuana use on relationships. Author Elizabeth Weiss discussed several relationship...
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6 Things I’ve Learned About Friendship and Divorce
This morning, Freed Marcroft’s Instagram feed was flooded with the hashtag #friendshipday. Friendship Day is one of those holidays initially created by Hallmark to sell cards. It is now actually an...
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Carol Egan, Executive Health Coach, on Eating Well During Divorce
We talked to former clients about their top tips on how to take care of yourself during a divorce. Their excellent advice, which you can read here, inspired us to do a series of blog posts expanding...
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Fundraising Challenge by Freed Marcroft Spurs Influx of Donations for...
Hartford’s Winterfest A number of individuals and organizations were inspired to contribute to a fundraising campaign to save Hartford’s Winterfest after Freed Marcroft offered to match individual...
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Back to School, Taylor Swift, and New Beginnings
This morning our nieces headed off to first (how?) and fifth (basically impossible!) grades. Thanks to Carla, Felicia, and Jackie, Freed Marcroft now has two kindergarteners, a first grader, a second...
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Divorce and Brick Dust
The plan yesterday was to have a new sign installed in Freed Marcroft’s reception area. Our intrepid signmaker friends spent the holiday weekend trying to get the sign itself finished for us, and...
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Meghan Freed featured in Avvo article “Do You Need a Divorce Concierge?”
Meghan Freed was featured in Mary Fetzer’s recent Avvo article about divorce concierge services. A divorce concierge doesn’t replace the need for a divorce attorney, but it can make ending things a...
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May It Be Infinite While It Lasts
Kristen and I spent a weekend last winter obsessed with figuring out our ancestry. A family rumor on my side of Scandinavian roots was defeated and instead we learned that my Dad is a descendant of...
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May It Be Infinite While It Lasts
Kristen and I spent a weekend last winter obsessed with figuring out our ancestry. A family rumor on my side of Scandinavian roots was defeated and instead we learned that my Dad is a descendant of...
View ArticleCollaborative Divorce: The Non-Adversarial Alternative
For decades if people were getting a divorce, they could expect to have to present their cases in front of a judge. Even if they were largely in agreement about how they wanted it to go, this...
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Meghan Freed Interviewed by GOBanking Rates
Attorney Meghan Freed was among the attorneys interviewed for this article on who can access which bank accounts during marriage and divorce, or when one spouse dies. Click here to read the article....
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The Long Game and Divorce
My dad Larry is a great golfer. My grandparents, uncles, aunts, and now my brother-in-law Keith and colleague Ann are great golfers. My family even holds all celebrations — from retirement parties to...
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A Divorce Lawyer’s Top 3 Tips to Her Friend About How to Hire a Divorce Lawyer
What do divorce lawyers tell their friends about hiring divorce lawyers? Well, the other day, an old friend of mine reached out with some rough news. His marriage is struggling and he has reached the...
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Meghan Freed Selected to Panel on Law Practice Business
Meghan Freed will be part of a HCBA-sponsored panel discussing how they run their law firms. The practice of law in a private firm involves more than just being a smart attorney. Meghan, along with...
View ArticleBe the Best Divorced Parents You Can Be: 8 Tips for Effective Co-Parenting
An amicable co-parenting arrangement with your ex is not always easy, but when successfully carried out it can give your children stability and a sense of being close to both their parents. It is...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Key Differences Between a Connecticut Legal Separation and...
Like so many issues facing you when you are considering a divorce, the differences between separation, legal separation, and divorce can be confusing. For example, it is not unusual for a couple to...
View ArticleDivorce and Your Kids: 6 Tips to Help Minimize Their Stress
When parents initially approach the subject of divorce with one another, one of their first concerns is normally how the children will take it. Fortunately, children are far more resilient than many...
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