Frequently Asked Questions

No, our packages do not include court filing fees or Marshall service fees. These fees are separate and are determined by the court system. You do not pay these fees to us. You pay these fees directly to the court or Marshall. However, depending on the court guidelines and the circumstances of your case, we may be able to assist you in filing a motion to request a fee waiver if you qualify for it. At our firm, we understand that navigating the legal process can be financially challenging for many individuals. We strive to provide affordable and accessible legal solutions. While our packages cover the necessary documentation and support for your legal matter, any fees associated with court filing or Marshall services are not included. If you believe you may qualify for a fee waiver, we can guide you through the process of filing a motion with the court. It is important to note that fee waivers are subject to the court’s discretion and specific eligibility criteria. Our experienced team will work closely with you to assess your situation and determine the best course of action.

No, our packages do not include court filing fees or Marshall service fees. These fees are separate and are determined by the court system. You do not pay these fees to us. You pay these fees directly to the court or Marshall. However, depending on the court guidelines and the circumstances of your case, we may be able to assist you in filing a motion to request a fee waiver if you qualify for it. At our firm, we understand that navigating the legal process can be financially challenging for many individuals. We strive to provide affordable and accessible legal solutions. While our packages cover the necessary documentation and support for your legal matter, any fees associated with court filing or Marshall services are not included. If you believe you may qualify for a fee waiver, we can guide you through the process of filing a motion with the court. It is important to note that fee waivers are subject to the court’s discretion and specific eligibility criteria. Our experienced team will work closely with you to assess your situation and determine the best course of action.

It depends on what you are filing. The court fees can be between $130.00-$180.00 for custody filings and for divorce you will need to pay a $360+ filing fee, a $50-$100.00 fee for having the court papers served, and if you have children, you’ll also need to pay $125 for a mandatory parenting education class.

A Marshal who is authorized to serve legal documents to individuals involved in a court case. They play a crucial role in the legal process by ensuring that all parties are properly notified of legal proceedings and their involvement in them. When legal documents such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas, or other court-related papers need to be delivered to individuals involved in a case, a Marshal or Process Server is responsible for physically delivering these documents to the intended recipients. They may serve documents to defendants, witnesses, or other relevant parties involved in a lawsuit or legal action.

Yes, unless the other party has an attorney you must pay the fee to serve the other party. The fee can be between $50.00-$100.00

How does the No Credit Check Payment plan work?

At Liberty Legal, we offer no credit check payment plans specifically designed to assist customers with damaged credit. Below, you’ll find answers to some frequently asked questions about our payment plans and how they work:

 Since the service we offer are virtual we can handle cases in every city located in Connecticut. Bridgeport New Haven Hartford Stamford Waterbury Norwalk Danbury New Britain Bristol Meriden West Haven Milford Middletown Norwich Shelton Torrington Naugatuck New London Ansonia Derby Groton Stratford Wethersfield Greenwich Wallingford Newington Ridgefield Branford Windsor Southington Glastonbury East Haven Guilford Newtown Vernon South Windsor Manchester Farmington Westport Trumbull Watertown Bloomfield North Haven Seymour Montville Berlin New Canaan Rocky Hill Torrington Brookfield

*Please note that this list may not include all the incorporated cities and towns in Connecticut, as there may be smaller or less well-known communities not mentioned.

At Liberty Legal, we offer no credit check payment plans specifically designed to assist customers with damaged credit. Below, you’ll find answers to some frequently asked questions about our payment plans and how they work:

1. What is a no credit check payment plan? A no credit check payment plan is a financing option that allows individuals with damaged credit to make purchases without undergoing a traditional credit check. 
2. How does the no credit check process work? To participate in our no credit check payment plan, you will need to provide basic information such as your name, contact details, and proof of income. We evaluate this information along with other factors to assess your ability to make regular payments. Our goal is to make the process simple and accessible to customers with damaged credit.
3. Who is eligible for the no credit check payment plan? Our no credit check payment plan is available to anyone, regardless of their credit history. We understand that unforeseen circumstances can lead to damaged credit, and we aim to provide an inclusive financing option for individuals in such situations.
4. What are the benefits of the no credit check payment plan? The key advantages of our payment plan include:
   • No credit check: We don’t base your eligibility on your credit score or history.
   • Increased accessibility: We strive to make our payment plans available to customers who may have been turned down by traditional financing options.
   • Flexible terms: Our payment plans offer a small down payment and options to 6 – 8  bi-weekly payments depending on the package you choose. 

1. Are there any fees or interest charges associated with the payment plan? We believe in transparency, and we do not charge any additional fees or interest for participating in our no credit check payment plan. You’ll only need to pay the agreed-upon purchase amount in regular bi-weekly installments.
2. How can I apply for the no credit check payment plan? Applying for our payment plan is easy! add your item into your cart and choose the EZ payment plan option at check out or  you can reach out to our customer service team for assistance. We will guide you through the application process and provide you with all the necessary information.
3. Can I use the payment plan for any purchase? Our payment plan can be used for a wide range of purchases. However, there are some restrictions based on the specific packages and ad-on services.

 If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our customer support team. We are here to help you make your desired purchases without the constraints of damaged credit.

Yes!  We provide tradition financing through AFFIRM

Will Affirm affect my credit score?

Creating an Affirm account and seeing if you prequalify will not affect your credit score. If you decide to buy with Affirm, these things may affect your credit score: making a purchase with Affirm, your payment history with Affirm, how much credit you’ve used, and how long you’ve had credit.

Does Affirm charge interest and fees?

Fees – We don’t charge any fees. That means no late fees, no prepayment fees, no annual fees, and no fees to open or close your account.

Interest – Depending on the size of your purchase and where you’re shopping, your payment plan may include interest. You’ll never owe more interest than you agree to on day one—so you always know exactly what you’re getting into.

What does it mean to prequalify?

When you prequalify, you get an estimate of how much you can spend with Affirm. You don’t have to use the full amount, and you’re not on the hook to pay anything back until you actually make a purchase.

Payment options through Affirm are provided by ending partners: Your rate will be 0%–36% APR based on credit, and is subject to an eligibility check. Options depend on your purchase amount, may vary by merchant, and may not be available in all states. A down payment may be required.  

Affirm is a financial technology company that offers alternative financing options for online purchases. Instead of traditional credit check financing, Affirm provides a transparent and flexible financing solution known as “point-of-sale financing.” It allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time with fixed monthly payments.

With Affirm, the approval process is typically based on a soft credit check, which doesn’t impact your credit score. Affirm considers various factors, including your creditworthiness, the price of the item you’re purchasing, and the merchant’s partnership with Affirm. This means that even if you have fair to good credit, you may still be eligible for financing through Affirm.

Yes! We do offer free services to a limited number of new or current clients. These services are not services you can request unless a promotion is presented. Free services are is offered on a case by case basis and the recipient is chooses by Liberty Legal Services and is not guaranteed. 

Yes! We do offer free services to a limited number of new or current clients. These services are not services you can request unless a promotion is presented. Free services are is offered on a case by case basis and the recipient is chooses by Liberty Legal Services and is not guaranteed. 

You save on legal fees because you do part of the work yourself, and you only purchase the lawyer’s service when you really need it. For example, instead of your attorney going with you to your “no-fault” divorce hearing – which would typically cost you for every hour of your attorney’s time – your attorney prepares just your legal forms and provides you with legal advice for your particular situation. By representing yourself and doing part of the work you can save thousands of dollars in legal fees. Because all of the law firm’s in the SmartLegalForms.com network are also “virtual law firms” you save money because of the efficiency of using the Internet as a platform for the delivery of legal services..

Yes. When you connect with our law firm you deal with our family law firm directly. You also work with a lawyer who is a member of the State Bar and is licensed to practice law in the state of Connecticut. 

If you need a document that requires more extensive custom drafting, our law firm will quote you a fixed fee or hourly rate to have the document completed to your exact requirements. In most instances, all of your legal document work can be completed within the fixed fee quoted by our law firm. 

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 With limited scope assistance, you may be able to handle the whole case yourself, and the attorney may just be there to help you out with technical issues. The attorney can also simply assist you with any questions related to the law as it applies to your case matter or give you information on court procedures. You may also hire an Affordable Attorney  to review any paperwork you have prepared or to appear in court for you, after you have done all of the investigation and other preparation yourself. 

If you did not purchase the correct package before speaking to your attorney, we will credit you the full amount paid towards the package that is right for you. 

 In some circumstances the attorney may explain the legal process and recommend services based upon the anticipated stages in the particular case and the facts and circumstances of the case. For instance, in a divorce, it may be that the attorney is hired to draft the settlement agreement. On the other hand, if the client was provided a settlement agreement by their spouse’s attorney, the attorney would likely be recommending that the task selected be a review of the proposed settlement agreement to be sure the client’s legal rights are protected. 

 A “virtual law firm” is a law firm that delivers legal services directly to clients via the Internet through a password-protected, secure Web space. Here clients may purchase legal services as needed via online credit card payment, and the attorney and client can communicate, share files and interact in a variety of ways. The key feature of a “virtual law firm” is the use of a Web site that incorporates interactive and web-enabled programs to support interaction between attorney and client along a number of dimensions. 

Yes! Liberty Legal offers a variety of legal services. Although, we do have an office, we do not provide that option to our clients looking for limited services. All Limited legal services are required to use a virtual platform to help keep cost down. 

There are many different types of Limited Scope Representation. One example would be providing legal advice to an individual about a case or a legal problem he or she is involved in. Another example would be drafting documents or pleadings for the individual. This is commonly referred to as ghost-writing In this instance, the attorney is required to disclose on the pleading or document that it was prepared with assistance of counsel, but the attorney is not required to disclose his or her name or juris number. A third example would be legal coaching. That is, for example, providing legal guidance about the legal or court process such as how to introduce evidence, how to cross examine a witness, general courtroom decorum and procedure. A final example would be filing a limited appearance where the attorney represents the party in court for a part of his or her case. The Limited Appearance form, JD-CL-121, would be filed by the attorney and specify the event or proceeding for which the attorney is providing representation.

The retainer letter and fee agreement between the attorney and the client must explicitly articulate and itemize the scope of the legal assistance, and the Limited Appearance form, JD-CL-121, specifically defines the event or proceeding covered by the limited appearance.

Yes. Under Connecticut rules of practice and rules of professional conduct, an attorney may limit the scope of their representation if the representation is reasonable under the circumstances and the client gives informed consent. Originally, the pilot program established by the Chief Court Administrator permitted the filing of limited appearances only in family or family support magistrate matters.  As of January 1, 2016, however, an attorney may file a limited appearance in any civil, housing, small claims, family or family support magistrate matter in any judicial district pursuant to Practice Book.

Any Connecticut attorney may choose to provide limited scope representation services. The decision regarding whether to limit the scope of legal services and when is entirely between the attorney and the client. However, not all cases and clients lend themselves to limited scope representation. Rather, significant numbers of legal matters are better served if the lawyer represents the client throughout the entire process, and some clients with limited capacity may not be good candidates for Limited Scope Representation. If, however, a party to a case wishes to consult with and hire an attorney for Limited Scope Representation, the attorney will decide if the case is appropriate for limited representation and the attorney and the client will decide what type of Limited Scope Representation works best for the situation.

There are many factors that should be considered when deciding whether to provide limited scope representation. The ultimate decision about whether and how to provide limited legal services depends upon the capabilities of the party, the nature and importance of the legal problem and the availability (or not) to the party of other self-help resources. These are individualized decisions that lawyers and parties make jointly. If the attorney  feels as if the client is not able to self represent a full refund will be processed minus the consultation fee.

A Limited Appearance, form JD-CL-121, is available in all Clerks Office, Court Service Center and Law Library locations and on the Judicial Branch website. A Limited Appearance may only be filed in connection with a court event or proceeding in a civil, housing, small claims, family or family support magistrate matter. A Limited Appearance may not be filed for a particular length of time, the exhaustion of a fee or to address a specific issue. Whenever a limited appearance is filed for a party, the limited appearance shall be filed in addition to any self-represented party appearance already on file. A limited appearance shall not be filed for a party when filing a new case or during the pendency of the action if there is no appearance on file for that party, unless the party for whom the limited appearance is being filed files an appearance in addition to the attorney’s limited appearance at the same time.

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When an attorney completes his or her limited representation of a party in accordance with the Limited Appearance which clearly defined the scope of the appearance, the attorney must file a Certificate of Completion of Limited Appearance, form JD-CL-122. A Certificate of Completion of Limited Appearance form is available in all Clerks Office, Court Service Center and Law Library locations and on the Judicial Branch website. The Certificate of Completion of Limited Appearance form must be filed with the court and copies must be provided to the client and opposing counsel or opposing party if unrepresented. After the Certificate of Completion of Limited Appearance form is filed, the attorney is no longer obligation to continue to represent the client. The attorney does not have to file a Motion for Permission to Withdraw his or her appearance or obtain the courts permission to no longer participate in the proceeding. The client will have no right to object.

Counsel may directly communicate with the opposing party only about matters outside the scope of the limited appearance, without consulting with the party’s limited appearance lawyer.

If the client and the attorney agree that the attorney will provide additional legal help, the attorney and the client will enter into a new agreement and the attorney must file another Limited Appearance form identifying the additional events or proceedings. If the new agreement with the client is to represent the client for the entire case, the attorney will file a general Appearance form, JD-CL-12.

Whenever service is required or permitted to be made upon a party represented by an attorney with a limited appearance, for all matters within the scope of the limited appearance, the service shall be made upon the attorney and on the party for whom the limited appearance was filed. Service upon an attorney with a limited appearance shall not be required for matters outside the scope of the limited appearance.

An attorney must follow all ethical rules and standards of professional responsibility whether providing full or limited representation to the client. Limited scope does not mean limited liability or limited responsibility. In addition, any changes in the scope of the representation must be documented using the Limited Appearance form that has been created for this purpose.