Mediation Archives

POSTED Jun 2022

Christmas, Divorce, Mediation, and Gratitude: Lessons From A Former Client

As is often the case, Joan and Rob weren’t on exactly the same page when they came to us. (By the way, names have been changed to protect the privacy...

POSTED Jun 2020

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 do Connecticut courts decide whether a parent can relocate post divorce, the first step is to review...

POSTED Jun 2020

What is a Substantial Change in Circumstances for Connecticut Child Support?

We are often asked what a substantial change in circumstances for Connecticut child support. For the answer, read on! Motion to Modify Child Support In “How Is Child Support Calculated in...

POSTED Nov 2019

Review Counsel in Connecticut Divorce Mediation

When you and your spouse consider mediation for your divorce, you may hear the term “review counsel” and wonder what review counsel is and does in a Connecticut divorce mediation. What Is...

POSTED Nov 2017

Alternative Ways to Divorce in Connecticut: Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce

Table of Contents Alternative Ways to Divorce in Connecticut: Collaborative Divorce and Mediation Collaborative Divorce Mediation Litigated Divorce Next Steps After you decide that a divorce is the best decision for you,...

POSTED Oct 2017

Understanding the Role of Review Counsel in Mediation

When two spouses handle a family law dispute through mediation, the case is settled under their control. Unlike a judge, who might make decisions for the parties, a mediator is there...

POSTED Oct 2017

What are the Big Differences Between Mediation and Collaborative Divorce?

Here in Connecticut, there are several options for divorcing couples who wish to avoid the high cost and stress of high conflict litigation. Two of the most popular alternatives—mediation and collaborative divorce—can work very...

POSTED Feb 2017

Why Mediate Your Divorce?: 6 Key Benefits

Divorce can be a difficult and emotional process, but contrary to what television would have you believe, it doesn’t have to be contentious. While litigation is necessary in some circumstances, for many couples, mediation is...

POSTED Jan 2017

Collaboration or Mediation?

Divorce is a major life change for you and your children, but it doesn’t have to be conflict-laden or emotionally devastating. Although most people think that divorce is characterized by...

POSTED Jul 2016

Grace and Frankie, Silver Divorce, and (Special Guest and Pop Culture Wiz) Meghan’s Mom

It’s summer, and, of course, we should all be outside. But just in case you want to beat the heat by spending a blissful afternoon bingewatching Netflix, consider Grace and Frankie. The show...