How to Emotionally Recover from the Unique Challenges of a Same-Sex Divorce
In spite of the victories that the LGBT community has enjoyed in recent years, the legal landscape for same-sex couples is still changing. It can be difficult for same-sex couples to navigate the...
View ArticleInternational Divorce Proceedings: 4 Considerations in Property Division
How is property division handled in an international divorce? Can your spouse refuse to give up a property that is held overseas, even in the face of a court judgment? While it’s a complicated answer...
View ArticleGray Divorces: 5 Things Adult Children of Divorce Should Know
Divorce may be less common for younger adults these days, but when it comes to U.S. adults aged 50 and over, the opposite seems to be true. According to the Pew Research Center, the “gray divorce”...
View Article5 Situations Where Modification of a Child Support Order in Connecticut May...
When a court issues a child support order, you are legally bound to follow its rules. Even so, your situation can change at any time, making it impractical or inappropriate to continue following the...
View ArticlePost-Divorce Matters: How to Make Your Resume Stand Out After Being Out of...
Looking to rejoin the workforce after a long hiatus? It can be intimidating, especially for recently divorced people, to apply for new jobs after you’ve been a stay-at-home spouse for many years. If...
View ArticleWhat Should an Effective Cohabitation Agreement Between Unmarried Couples...
Prenups aren’t just for married couples. Unmarried couples can get in on the legal action with a contract of their own, called a “cohabitation agreement.” While it may seem like an unromantic document...
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Freed Marcroft Receives Law Firm 500 Award
Freed Marcroft is honored to be a recipient of the Law Firm 500 Award! This award recognizes the fastest growing law firms in the country. Thanks to you, our valued clients, Freed Marcroft experienced...
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5 Podcasts to Reboot Your Confidence After a Divorce
For people going through a divorce, or who have recently been through one, it’s never too early to start thinking about the future. Divorce can signify a fresh new start filled with possibility. How...
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What are the Big Differences Between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce?
Here in Connecticut, the law provides several options for divorcing couples who wish to avoid the high cost and stress of litigation. Two of the most popular alternatives—mediation and collaborative...
View ArticleGetting Back On Your Feet: 4 Tips on How to Go Back to School After a Divorce
Once you get past the initial hurdles of divorce, you have a wonderful opportunity for a fresh start. That can mean different things for different people—whether it’s new relationships, career changes,...
View Article5 Things to Think About If You are Considering Divorce
Have you been thinking about divorce? With kids, finances, and highly-charged emotions in the mix, it’s hardly a straightforward decision. Only you can know whether divorce is right for you, but you...
View Article5 Parenting Back to School Tips After Your Separation or Divorce
The back-to-school season often comes with a mixed feeling of nerves and excitement. When a recent separation or divorce is in the picture, a range of stronger emotions can often join the fray—for both...
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Fundraiser For Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury in Honor of Domestic Violence...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Freed Marcroft is proud to sponsor a fundraiser to benefit Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Inc. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic...
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Social Media Etiquette for the Newly Separated or Divorced
As with so many other aspects of modern life, the emergence of social media has had a huge impact on relationships—more specifically, the end of relationships. In fact, as CNBC reports, multiple...
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You Sent an Email You Definitely Should Not Have Sent to Your Ex. Now What?
The invention of email has truly made it easier for us to communicate, but as many a politician can attest, it can also make life very complicated. Most of us have had the experience of hitting the...
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Happily Ever After, After
Before we founded Freed Marcroft, I used to travel for a living. Right now I am alone on a plane for the first time in a long time. Both avid travelers, Kristen and I journey together frequently for...
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Depression After Divorce: The Science Behind It
Divorce represents an opportunity to move forward into a new chapter in life. However, some deal with an initial bout of depression in the immediate aftermath of divorce. Why does depression occur...
View ArticleWhen You’ve Got More to Lose: Collaborative Law for Divorces Involving...
When a marriage with significant assets ends in divorce, the splitting spouses can face an array of challenges that some other couples will never encounter. It may be even more difficult to decide...
View ArticleWhy is it Important for Same Sex Couples to do a Second Parent Adoption?
When same sex couples decide to start a family, they have plenty of options to make their dreams a reality. Unfortunately, these couples can also face several unique legal issues. Whether you’re...
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Meghan Freed & Kristen Marcroft Interviewed for Super Lawyers® Magazine as...
Kristen and Meghan were recently recognized by New England Super Lawyers® magazine for their hard work and dedication to LGBT family law. The article details their investment and dedication to the...
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