Divorce
I can help you file a complaint for divorce and help you determine whether you have a fault or no-fault divorce. I can also help you with legal separation.

Mediation
Work together in an open and honest forum towards a proactive resolution of your divorce.

Collaborative Law
Collaborative Law focuses on cooperation and open discussion to reach shared solutions and foster ongoing respectful communication.

Child Custody & Violation
There are many different parenting plans that can work. I can help you figure out which one will work best for you.

Child Support & Alimony
Let’s work together to create a plan everyone can live with. I will help you protect yourself financially while also ensuring that the needs of your children are met.

Division of Assets
Courts will assign each spouse a percentage of the total value of their assets based on those acquired, earned or gifted during a marriage. Property division can be complicated but with information and guidance I can help you figure out what to expect.

Modifications & Contempts
I can help you file a complaint for divorce and help you determine whether you have a fault or no-fault divorce. I can alsoChild custody, visitation, and parenting plans often need to be adjusted to accommodate the evolving needs of your children. Child support may need to increase or decrease because of changing economic times or individual circumstances. Court orders and divorce judgments may need to be enforced by the Court because one parent is not fulfilling his or her obligations. I can help you evaluate your options and obtain the relief you seek.help you with legal separation.

Juvenile Guardianships
I have handled many guardianship matters and apply my breadth of experience to the particulars of each new case.

Juvenile Law / Abuse & Neglect
If you’ve received a “51A” letter from the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families alleging that you have abused or neglected your child, you need to act quickly and rationally. When the State is threatening to take custody of your child it is critical that you know your rights and obtain advice from an attorney with specific knowledge in this area.

Paternity
Fathers who are not married to their child’s mother often don’t realize that they have custodial and visitation rights. Unmarried mothers may not know that they are entitled to support from their child’s father. Massachusetts law recognizes that children born to unmarried parents deserve the same protections as children born into a marriage. It is important to understand and enforce paternity laws so that the needs and best interests of all children are met.

Prenuptial Agreements
Many people find it helpful to start their marriage with clear expectations and defined financial responsibilities. In Massachusetts certain protections can be incorporated into a prenuptial agreement if it is carefully drafted and the terms are fair and reasonable.