As a family-run law firm, we consider ourselves to be highly adept at addressing legal issues that are important to families. Our family law representation generally centers on divorce-related issues. We also represent individuals and families whose concerns include prenuptial agreements, same sex marriages, and domestic violence.
We offer a full range of legal counsel in the area of family law.
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Divorce: Our goal when we represent divorce clients is very clear. We focus on problem solving—not problem producing. Yet we are vigorous advocates for our clients from the time they come into our office until an agreement is reached.
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Property settlement and child support: These are financial issues that need to be worked out during the divorce proceedings. We strive to ensure your finances are the best they can be and the needs of your children are met.
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Custody, out of state custody, and visitation: We strive for workable options you and your children are happy with.
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Post-judgment modification and contempt: Our firm represents clients with issues that arise after the final divorce decree, such as changes to child support, and enforcement of orders regarding missed child support payments.
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Adoption: This includes representing step parents who are interested in adopting their spouse's children, and couples who are interested in private adoption.
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Same sex marriages: We represent lesbian and gay couples with pre-marital agreements, child custody, and matters that arise when the relationship ends.
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Prenuptial agreements: Our firm establishes prenuptial agreements that protect pre-marital assets, and provide directives in the event of divorce or death.
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Domestic violence: This is a serious matter that our firm takes seriously. We represent victims of abuse as well as those who have been accused of abuse. This includes representation in obtaining or contesting 209A Orders for Protection.
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Grandparents' rights: Grandparents in Massachusetts may now file a complaint (or request) for grandparent visitation. Grandparents do have the burden of proof to show that this will benefit the children.
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Paternity: Establishing paternity is the first step in establishing the parent-child relationship and for determining child support payments.
