Family Law...
Family law deals with the legal rights and duties of family members when conflicts arise. While divorce should be a last resort, in many cases it just cannot be avoided. With separation and divorce, a whole host of legal and financial issues arise. We can help you sort through the maze of issues surrounding family law and the courts.
Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, & Property Division ...
Deciding to divorce is never an easy decision. Divorce requires you to face many issues such as custody, child support, visitation, spousal support (alimony) and division of assets. We will do our best to guide you through the process and to explain your rights in easy to understand terms.
In Massachusetts, you have a right to an equitable share of the property. Financial debts and assets need to be evaluated completely. Representing your interests will be our top priority. Not only is a distribution of the property required, but assigning spousal support, or alimony, is also a factor in divorce settlements. We will work to provide you with an equitable settlement.
Child Support, Paternity Issues, Custody and Visitation...
Even when parents divorce, the children should not be caught in the cross hairs. The welfare and protection of the children should be the top priority of both parents. However, in all cases we will work to establish fair child support so that the children do not suffer. If that means proving paternity in order to gain support, we can seek the remedy of the courts if necessary.
For the welfare of the children, we will help you negotiate proper child custody and visitation rights.