Massachusetts Family Law.
Our family law practice assists individuals across a range of matters — including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody and support, divorce, guardianships, grandparents' rights, and modifications of previous judgments — with the same preparation and care we bring to every case.
Probate & Family Court
Strategic counsel for life's most personal matters.
Family law decisions reshape finances, parenting, and the future.
Our family law practice assists individuals in a variety of areas, including prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, child custody, child support, divorce cases, guardianships, grandparents' rights, and modifications of previous judgments.
In order to be better informed about how a divorce case proceeds, a client should understand how the process as a whole is supposed to work. We walk every client through filing, pretrial motions, discovery, financial disclosures, and the choice between settlement and trial.
From prenuptial agreements to post-judgment modifications.
We represent clients across the full range of Probate and Family Court matters — guiding them through complex decisions about marriage, children, finances, and the modification of prior orders as life changes.
Divorce Cases
Contested and uncontested divorces grounded in irretrievable breakdown or cruel and abusive treatment.
Child Custody
Legal and physical custody disputes, parenting plans, and shared custody arrangements that protect the child's best interests.
Child Support
Establishing, calculating, and enforcing child support under the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines.
Prenuptial Agreements
Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements that protect assets and clarify expectations before marriage.
Postnuptial Agreements
Postnuptial contracts addressing finances, property, and obligations during an ongoing marriage.
Guardianships
Petitions for guardianship of minors and incapacitated adults in the Probate and Family Court.
Grandparents' Rights
Representing grandparents seeking visitation or custody under Massachusetts law.
Modifications
Modifying prior judgments for custody, support, or alimony when circumstances have materially changed.
A trusted resource for the most important decisions a family makes.
Whether you are entering a marriage, ending one, or revisiting an existing order, we provide steady, partner-led counsel:
Negotiated agreement when possible. Trial when necessary.
Negotiated settlements become written Separation Agreements that the Court reviews for fairness. If no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to trial, where the Court decides matters such as custody, support, and the division of assets based on statutory factors and case precedent. Appealing a judge's decision is difficult given the broad discretion the trial court enjoys.
Every client receives a retainer agreement detailing billing rates and terms. Clients are ultimately responsible for fees, though in some cases the Court may order the spouse to pay. The retainer agreement should always be reviewed carefully before signing.
- Discussing grounds — irretrievable breakdown or cruel treatment
- Preparing accurate, sworn Probate Court Financial Statements
- Negotiating Separation Agreements the Court will approve
- Trying contested issues when settlement is not possible
Accurate Disclosure. Sound Strategy.
Every Financial Statement signed under oath.
We guide clients through every stage of a family law case.
Discovery and motion practice timelines vary based on case complexity and the cooperation of the other side. We set realistic expectations from the first meeting.
Filing & Service
A divorce begins with a Complaint. The Court issues a Summons to be served on your spouse — by an attorney or through voluntary acceptance. If your spouse files first, we respond with an Answer and, when appropriate, a Counterclaim.
Pretrial Motions
Motions request temporary relief — support, custody, attorney fees, or restraining orders. Court orders entered on these motions are temporary and remain in effect until the final hearing.
Discovery & Financial Statements
Discovery uncovers the financial and non-financial facts that drive the case. The Court requires sworn Financial Statements detailing income, assets, and liabilities before granting any divorce or financial order.
Settlement or Trial
Negotiated settlements become written Separation Agreements reviewed by the Court for fairness. If no agreement is reached, the case proceeds to trial, where the Court decides custody, support, and asset division.
Ready to Discuss Your Family Law Matter?
Every case is unique. Speak with an attorney for personalized guidance on your divorce, custody, support, or modification matter.
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One call away.
When the call comes in, you speak with a partner not a screener. Every consultation is confidential, and we respond to every inquiry, typically within hours.
Brockton, MA 02301
After-hours by appointment