At Freed Marcroft Divorce & Family Law, happiness matters. We have helped thousands of clients divorce and have seen firsthand that divorce can be a powerful force for positive, life-changing transformation. We each have one life, and we support individuals who bravely decide to live it the way they choose.
Our Naugatuck divorce lawyers understand that the prospect of divorce comes with unknowns and can feel daunting. That’s why our divorce attorneys help you understand the divorce process and help you anticipate what is coming next. Once we know your unique goals for the future, we take the lead on the legal strategy so that you can keep your focus on the future, not the fight. We want to show you a better way to navigate divorce so that you can move on to living the life you choose to create.
Call today to book your first meeting with our team and get started.
What Is Working With Our Naugatuck Divorce Lawyers Like?
You will feel the most confident moving forward in divorce when you find the law firm that’s the right fit for you. Here’s what you can expect from our team:
- We play all in – We are high achievers who are goal-oriented, and when it comes to your divorce, we go for results. We will do everything we can, within the parameters of our roles as lawyers and legal professionals, to help you achieve your divorce goals (because your goals matter) and transform your life.
- We will always tell you the truth (even when it’s hard) – We believe that you should be able to trust your lawyer to give you the insights you need to make your own decisions because we also believe in your ability to decide what’s best for you. That being said, our Naugatuck divorce lawyers are committed to being upfront and honest with you, even if you may not want to hear it. We are skilled attorneys, not magicians, and you need to know the parameters of the legal landscape so that you can make the best decisions possible based on that reality. Divorce involves making a lot of consequential choices; you need all the information. This includes candid, experienced opinions about your likelihood of success in front of a Judge, for example.
- We anticipate what needs to be done – Because we exclusively practice divorce and family law in Connecticut, we are highly familiar with the Connecticut courts and the divorce process. We communicate what is happening in your case early, often, and before you ask.
How Should You Approach Your Divorce?
In the state of Connecticut, there are three ways to approach divorce.
- Litigation – This means taking legal action through the court. It is the “default” approach for divorce. However, many people reach an out-of-court settlement agreement. Litigation does not have to be contentious, either; many divorce litigations are low-conflict situations where both spouses work with their lawyers to reach a resolution.
Whether your divorce is high conflict or low conflict, our Freed Marcroft team is strong, experienced, assertive, and capable of working for the outcome you desire.
- Collaborative Divorce – Most people tend to be less familiar with this method of alternative dispute resolution, and may even have misconceptions about what it is and is not. Like mediation, this type of divorce happens mainly outside of court. Both spouses must agree to resolve divorce issues via this route (or a collaborative divorce cannot occur). Unlike a mediation, both spouses will have their lawyers by their side for most of the process, and a lot of structure involved to support the spouses as they make decisions.
A collaborative divorce is not necessarily an “inexpensive” option, however. Our Naugatuck divorce lawyers can tell you more about it and ensure you know what to expect and you are choosing this path, so that if you do, it will be for the right reasons.
- Mediation – Mediation means two different things in Connecticut. The most common meaning of mediation is the process people use to resolve their divorce. They retain a neutral mediator to help them work through everything you need to decide in Connecticut for the court to grant you a divorce. Freed Marcroft’s team of divorce attorneys includes experienced divorce mediators.
The other type, although it is less common, is when you hire a mediator in the middle of divorce litigation to see if, through mediation, you can resolve some outstanding issues and avoid a trial. The main benefit of using mediation is that you won’t need a judge to decide on aspects of your divorce if you can reach those conclusions on your own by working with your spouse.
Our Naugatuck divorce lawyers can help you understand the pros and cons of all three divorce options so you can choose the right one for you and your family. We want to design a divorce personalized to your family and your goals.
Divorce With Children
Making decisions about custody and visitation, if you have kids, is often the most challenging and most emotional part of divorce. At Freed Marcroft, our compassionate Naugatuck divorce lawyers represent parents and help them determine a parenting plan in their child(ren)’s best interests. We will take the time to explain the ins-and-outs of all of your options so you can be confident in the journey ahead.
Let Freed Marcroft Help You With Your Divorce Issues
Family law is all we do, so it’s what we do best. No matter how complex your divorce may seem or what issues it may entail, we can guide you in finding the right resolution for you.
We frequently assist clients with:
- Separation
- Divorce (including high-net-worth divorce)
- Alimony
- Division of property (including high-asset cases)
- Custody
- Child support
- Post-judgment modifications
- International, unmarried, and same-sex couples
- And more.
If our Naugatuck divorce lawyers sound like the right fit for you, set up a consultation with us so we can hear about your goals, answer your questions, and give you more information on your next steps. We’re genuinely looking forward to hearing from you – contact us today.
