Susan Wakefield
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Licensed for 33 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English
About
Susan Wakefield is a divorce attorney and mediator with over 30 years of experience practicing exclusively in Family/ Divorce Law and Divorce Mediation. In 2009 Attorney Wakefield expanded her practice and founded Connecticut Legal Coaching a unique and specialized legal service designed to support the staggering number of individuals throughout the family courts in Connecticut who are faced with the daunting task of self-representation in their divorce, custody, or post divorce matter. Susan created Legal Coaching, often referred to as Unbundled Legal Services or Limited Scope Representation to assist the growing numbers of self-represented individuals needing support and guidance to navigate the Connecticut Judicial System. Susan practices in the Stamford, Bridgeport and New Haven Courts and provides Legal Coaching services throughout the State of Connecticut. As a Legal Coach I guide and support individuals throughout the state of Connecticut who cannot afford the high cost of hiring an attorney for full representation in their divorce. Legal Coaching offers affordable, "pay as you go" (a la carte) legal advice, guidance and support through your divorce process. Divorce is an emotional process as much as a legal process. With a background in divorce litigation, Susan has witnessed what happens when parties are placed in an adversarial position. The legal system does not address the emotional aspect of divorce, so after the divorce individuals find they are still angry and hurt and the difficulties and lack of communication before and during the divorce still exist. Susan encourages her clients to seek a mediated or non-adversarial process, and believes in bringing parties together so they can create, at their own pace and through their own hard work and compromise, an agreement which benefits the whole family. Susan has insight into the possible outcomes if the matter were to go to court and shares that with her clients. Susan’s approach and style is straightforward and practical, and she is candid with her clients always emphasizing a non-adversarial and cost-efficient process and realistic expectations. Clients leave the process with a sense of relief and an agreement they commit to voluntarily and willingly. An agreement reached either through mediation or negotiated is far more likely to be adhered to and supported by both parties avoiding a lot of the post divorce litigation and problems people are often faced with when they are forced or pressured into an agreement that they did not find fair or one that was imposed upon them by a judge after a trial.My initial consultation is designed for anyone contemplating divorce or considering a modification or enforcement of a divorce agreement. Divorce is not an easy process. But it can be a new start to a happier family.
Practices Areas
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English
Contact
Attorney Susan Wakefield55 Greens Farms Rd Ste 200 63Westport, CT, 06880-6149
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From the moment I hired Attorney Susan Wakefield, she provided me with intelligent, focused and expert legal services that were delivered with care, concern and stellar professionalism. Susan clearly explained the process and worked tirelessly to make sure I was prepared for all filings and appearances. During litigation, she was on point throughout the proceedings. Susan clearly understood my situation while providing laser focused attention to detail and explained my legal options with patience and kindness throughout. Susan always stood strong with a calm and grounded demeanor like a zen force for my greatest good. I found Susan very easy to work with and feel most grateful to have found her to represent me and resolve all my legal issues!
I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Fairfield, CT. Over the last 6 years, I have worked on divorce cases with Susan and I frequently refer clients, friends and family members to her. Everyone I have sent to her gives her a glowing report. Whether she is guiding a client through a self-represented divorce, handling a post-divorce issue, mediating a divorce, or litigating someone's divorce, Susan is caring, professional, knowledgeable and thorough in helping her clients during a very stressful time in their lives.
In all of my engagements Susan stands out as my attorney of choice. I first hired Susan to help me with lingering post-judgement custody issues. In a relatively short time with my case we were able to get solutions in motion and finally resolved. Susan also mediated my second divorce skillfully and successfully. She was able to keep us on task and motivated to bring our divorce to a well paced close. She consistently returns my calls promptly and I feel heard when I speak with her. No matter what the news, Susan communicates directly and frankly. I trust Susan Wakefield’s counsel and would recommend her to anyone seeking help with family matters.
Attorney Susan Wakefield represented me and guided me through the most emotional and difficult time in my life. She expertly helped me navigate a personally overwhelming divorce and custody situation with professionalism, compassion and legal expertise providing complete guidance from the initial consultation through the finalization of my divorce and custody plans. She carefully and thoroughly explained all my options through several meetings, helping establish the best plan of action tailored to my particular situation, always answering and addressing my specific concerns with the perfect balance of legal knowledge, understanding and compassion in order to achieve the best result for me and my family. She represented me in court, in establishing a parenting plan and in my divorce settlement with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. She has been and continues to be an invaluable source of legal advice and assistance in the years post divorce as well. I can not say enough to adequately express my gratitude for everything she has done in my case. Working with Susan has simply been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone in a similar situation going through a difficult divorce.
I first consulted with then hired Ms. Wakefield to represent me in a divorce modification hearing. In all of the time spent on the phone and in the courtroom she was professional and focused. Her familiarity with both the details of my divorce agreement and Connecticut divorce law made her responsive and effective in court. I would easily and happily recommend her to anyone in a similar legal situation.
In retrospect, this attorney did an absolutely horrible job representing my interests. She was very efficient with billing and collecting her fees, however. I am now stuck with a long term settlement that two subsequent attorneys have laughed at because of her failure to include even basic clauses that would have protected me in the long term. In addition, I have received independent feedback that she did a feeble job at negotiating on my behalf at a time when I was so distraught that I was counting on someone to stand up for me.
From the moment I hired Attorney Susan Wakefield, she provided me with intelligent, focused and expert legal services that were delivered with care, concern and stellar professionalism. Susan clearly explained the process and worked tirelessly to make sure I was prepared for all filings and appearances. During litigation, she was on point throughout the proceedings. Susan clearly understood my situation while providing laser focused attention to detail and explained my legal options with patience and kindness throughout. Susan always stood strong with a calm and grounded demeanor like a zen force for my greatest good. I found Susan very easy to work with and feel most grateful to have found her to represent me and resolve all my legal issues!
I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Fairfield, CT. Over the last 6 years, I have worked on divorce cases with Susan and I frequently refer clients, friends and family members to her. Everyone I have sent to her gives her a glowing report. Whether she is guiding a client through a self-represented divorce, handling a post-divorce issue, mediating a divorce, or litigating someone's divorce, Susan is caring, professional, knowledgeable and thorough in helping her clients during a very stressful time in their lives.
In all of my engagements Susan stands out as my attorney of choice. I first hired Susan to help me with lingering post-judgement custody issues. In a relatively short time with my case we were able to get solutions in motion and finally resolved. Susan also mediated my second divorce skillfully and successfully. She was able to keep us on task and motivated to bring our divorce to a well paced close. She consistently returns my calls promptly and I feel heard when I speak with her. No matter what the news, Susan communicates directly and frankly. I trust Susan Wakefield’s counsel and would recommend her to anyone seeking help with family matters.
Attorney Susan Wakefield represented me and guided me through the most emotional and difficult time in my life. She expertly helped me navigate a personally overwhelming divorce and custody situation with professionalism, compassion and legal expertise providing complete guidance from the initial consultation through the finalization of my divorce and custody plans. She carefully and thoroughly explained all my options through several meetings, helping establish the best plan of action tailored to my particular situation, always answering and addressing my specific concerns with the perfect balance of legal knowledge, understanding and compassion in order to achieve the best result for me and my family. She represented me in court, in establishing a parenting plan and in my divorce settlement with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. She has been and continues to be an invaluable source of legal advice and assistance in the years post divorce as well. I can not say enough to adequately express my gratitude for everything she has done in my case. Working with Susan has simply been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone in a similar situation going through a difficult divorce.
I first consulted with then hired Ms. Wakefield to represent me in a divorce modification hearing. In all of the time spent on the phone and in the courtroom she was professional and focused. Her familiarity with both the details of my divorce agreement and Connecticut divorce law made her responsive and effective in court. I would easily and happily recommend her to anyone in a similar legal situation.
In retrospect, this attorney did an absolutely horrible job representing my interests. She was very efficient with billing and collecting her fees, however. I am now stuck with a long term settlement that two subsequent attorneys have laughed at because of her failure to include even basic clauses that would have protected me in the long term. In addition, I have received independent feedback that she did a feeble job at negotiating on my behalf at a time when I was so distraught that I was counting on someone to stand up for me.
From the moment I hired Attorney Susan Wakefield, she provided me with intelligent, focused and expert legal services that were delivered with care, concern and stellar professionalism. Susan clearly explained the process and worked tirelessly to make sure I was prepared for all filings and appearances. During litigation, she was on point throughout the proceedings. Susan clearly understood my situation while providing laser focused attention to detail and explained my legal options with patience and kindness throughout. Susan always stood strong with a calm and grounded demeanor like a zen force for my greatest good. I found Susan very easy to work with and feel most grateful to have found her to represent me and resolve all my legal issues!
I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Fairfield, CT. Over the last 6 years, I have worked on divorce cases with Susan and I frequently refer clients, friends and family members to her. Everyone I have sent to her gives her a glowing report. Whether she is guiding a client through a self-represented divorce, handling a post-divorce issue, mediating a divorce, or litigating someone's divorce, Susan is caring, professional, knowledgeable and thorough in helping her clients during a very stressful time in their lives.
In all of my engagements Susan stands out as my attorney of choice. I first hired Susan to help me with lingering post-judgement custody issues. In a relatively short time with my case we were able to get solutions in motion and finally resolved. Susan also mediated my second divorce skillfully and successfully. She was able to keep us on task and motivated to bring our divorce to a well paced close. She consistently returns my calls promptly and I feel heard when I speak with her. No matter what the news, Susan communicates directly and frankly. I trust Susan Wakefield’s counsel and would recommend her to anyone seeking help with family matters.
Attorney Susan Wakefield represented me and guided me through the most emotional and difficult time in my life. She expertly helped me navigate a personally overwhelming divorce and custody situation with professionalism, compassion and legal expertise providing complete guidance from the initial consultation through the finalization of my divorce and custody plans. She carefully and thoroughly explained all my options through several meetings, helping establish the best plan of action tailored to my particular situation, always answering and addressing my specific concerns with the perfect balance of legal knowledge, understanding and compassion in order to achieve the best result for me and my family. She represented me in court, in establishing a parenting plan and in my divorce settlement with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. She has been and continues to be an invaluable source of legal advice and assistance in the years post divorce as well. I can not say enough to adequately express my gratitude for everything she has done in my case. Working with Susan has simply been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone in a similar situation going through a difficult divorce.
I first consulted with then hired Ms. Wakefield to represent me in a divorce modification hearing. In all of the time spent on the phone and in the courtroom she was professional and focused. Her familiarity with both the details of my divorce agreement and Connecticut divorce law made her responsive and effective in court. I would easily and happily recommend her to anyone in a similar legal situation.
In retrospect, this attorney did an absolutely horrible job representing my interests. She was very efficient with billing and collecting her fees, however. I am now stuck with a long term settlement that two subsequent attorneys have laughed at because of her failure to include even basic clauses that would have protected me in the long term. In addition, I have received independent feedback that she did a feeble job at negotiating on my behalf at a time when I was so distraught that I was counting on someone to stand up for me.
From the moment I hired Attorney Susan Wakefield, she provided me with intelligent, focused and expert legal services that were delivered with care, concern and stellar professionalism. Susan clearly explained the process and worked tirelessly to make sure I was prepared for all filings and appearances. During litigation, she was on point throughout the proceedings. Susan clearly understood my situation while providing laser focused attention to detail and explained my legal options with patience and kindness throughout. Susan always stood strong with a calm and grounded demeanor like a zen force for my greatest good. I found Susan very easy to work with and feel most grateful to have found her to represent me and resolve all my legal issues!
I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst in Fairfield, CT. Over the last 6 years, I have worked on divorce cases with Susan and I frequently refer clients, friends and family members to her. Everyone I have sent to her gives her a glowing report. Whether she is guiding a client through a self-represented divorce, handling a post-divorce issue, mediating a divorce, or litigating someone's divorce, Susan is caring, professional, knowledgeable and thorough in helping her clients during a very stressful time in their lives.
In all of my engagements Susan stands out as my attorney of choice. I first hired Susan to help me with lingering post-judgement custody issues. In a relatively short time with my case we were able to get solutions in motion and finally resolved. Susan also mediated my second divorce skillfully and successfully. She was able to keep us on task and motivated to bring our divorce to a well paced close. She consistently returns my calls promptly and I feel heard when I speak with her. No matter what the news, Susan communicates directly and frankly. I trust Susan Wakefield’s counsel and would recommend her to anyone seeking help with family matters.
Attorney Susan Wakefield represented me and guided me through the most emotional and difficult time in my life. She expertly helped me navigate a personally overwhelming divorce and custody situation with professionalism, compassion and legal expertise providing complete guidance from the initial consultation through the finalization of my divorce and custody plans. She carefully and thoroughly explained all my options through several meetings, helping establish the best plan of action tailored to my particular situation, always answering and addressing my specific concerns with the perfect balance of legal knowledge, understanding and compassion in order to achieve the best result for me and my family. She represented me in court, in establishing a parenting plan and in my divorce settlement with the utmost professionalism and sensitivity. She has been and continues to be an invaluable source of legal advice and assistance in the years post divorce as well. I can not say enough to adequately express my gratitude for everything she has done in my case. Working with Susan has simply been one of the best decisions I have ever made and I have and will continue to recommend her to anyone in a similar situation going through a difficult divorce.
I first consulted with then hired Ms. Wakefield to represent me in a divorce modification hearing. In all of the time spent on the phone and in the courtroom she was professional and focused. Her familiarity with both the details of my divorce agreement and Connecticut divorce law made her responsive and effective in court. I would easily and happily recommend her to anyone in a similar legal situation.
In retrospect, this attorney did an absolutely horrible job representing my interests. She was very efficient with billing and collecting her fees, however. I am now stuck with a long term settlement that two subsequent attorneys have laughed at because of her failure to include even basic clauses that would have protected me in the long term. In addition, I have received independent feedback that she did a feeble job at negotiating on my behalf at a time when I was so distraught that I was counting on someone to stand up for me.