Law Office of Marguerite T. Friar LLC
P.O. Box 627
Columbia, CT 06237
Phone: (860) 228-9716
Fax: (860) 228-2188
Email: mtfriar@friarlaw.com
AREAS OF PRACTICE:
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divorce
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property
division
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spousal
support or alimony
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child
custody and visitation
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child
support
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paternity
actions
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domestic
violence and restraining orders
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modifications
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premarital
and postmarital agreements
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legal
separation
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civil
unions
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mediation
guardianships termination of
parental rights DCF matters real estate closings
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Services
There
are three ways that I can
assist you in handling your divorce or family case. Each
case is different so I invite you to call me at
(860) 228-9716
to discuss which option is best for you.
There is no
charge for the initial phone consultation.
1. Representation As Your Attorney
You hire me to be your attorney
and I file an Appearance on your behalf in court and represent
you in your case. This applies whether your case is uncontested,
partially contested or fully contested. I will prepare and
file documents for you, negotiate with the other party on
your behalf and will appear and represent you in court at
any hearing. My goal will be to focus on what is in your
best interest. I will try to reach a settlement with the
other side for you if you so desire. However, if the parties
cannot reach an agreement, then I will strongly advocate
on your behalf in court.
2.
Mediation
Both parties hire me to act as a Mediator,
and I help the parties reach a settlement. I act in a neutral fashion
and do not take sides. I do not represent either party and will not
act exclusively
in either party’s best interest. Instead, I help the parties to identify
issues, gather information and communicate with each other so that
they can reach a mutually desirable agreement. I also help the
parties evaluate their options and explain the ramifications of those
options. I can assist the parties in filling out documents but
I will not file the
documents in court for you. Oftentimes, the parties represent themselves
and file the documents in court. I will recommend to each party to
hire an
independent
lawyer who can provide
legal advice along the way or at the end of the case prior to the
final hearing.
3.
Consulting
You decide to represent yourself in your divorce or family case but you hire me to provide you with
advice along the way as you handle the divorce or family case. This may include providing information on the law or reviewing
documents or doing legal research.
I will not appear in court for you, file any documents in court or speak to other side on your behalf.
Call for a no-cost initial phone consultation
1-860-228-9716
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