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I’ve practiced family law for the duration of legal career. I consider it my professional mission to help my clients navigate the legal process, using the tools I’ve accumulated over the last 15 years. Together, my clients and I build the framework for the next stage of their lives. I see my role as principled advocate, stalwart defender and calming presence.. I represent clients in all aspects of family law including complaints for divorce, modification and removal, complaints for civil and criminal contempt, preparation of prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and paternity proceedings. In addition to trying cases, I am a trained mediator able to assist couples with the negotiation of separation agreements. I have significant experience advising clients about the division of complex marital estates, including business valuations. I served on the Taskforce that drafted the 2017 Child Support Guidelines and am able to assist clients with the negotiation of a child support and alimony obligations. As President Elect of the Massachusetts Association of Family and Conciliator Courts, I am able to connect my clients with therapists and other experts who can advise on difficult parenting issues, or, development of a parenting plan that is tailored to meet each child’s specific needs.. In 2018, after 13 years of rewarding practice at the general practice law firm Grindle Robinson LLP, I opened Clapp Family Law, LLC, a firm dedicated entirely to the resolution of complex family law matters. Our office is located in Wellesley Massachusetts, close to Routes 95 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, and, walking distance from the Wellesley Hills Commuter Rail. I continue to assist clients who residing in Norfolk, Middlesex, Suffolk, Worcester, Essex, and Plymouth Counties.. I received my BA from Hiram College in 2000 and my Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law in 2003. Despite selecting AU for its international law program, I found my calling in another area of the law: I graduated with a concentration in family law.. I have been recognized by my peers in Massachusetts and nationally. I am listed in the 2013 - 2020 editions of Best Lawyers in America, a respected national peer review guide. I have been recognized by my colleagues as a Super Lawyer Rising Star from 2010 – 2013 and as a Super Lawyer from 2014 – 2020. I am the former Chair of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Family Law Section Council and continue to be active on this board, providing me with the opportunity to stay on the cutting edge of developments within the practice of family law, and, on the forefront of advocating for clients through proposed legislation.. When I’m not working, you’ll find me traveling, gardening, cooking, or walking on the beach. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I believe in fostering connections through handwritten notes, a glass of wine the garden at golden hour, or cooking Sunday supper for all the friends who can fit around the table. I travel as often as I can. I’ve been as far away as Zimbabwe and I travel to Paris annually. And, as a Midwesterner, I never tire of going to the beach, even on cold gray days!

Saman S. Wilcox is an Associate Attorney at Hebert Law Offices, where she focuses her practice exclusively in family law matters and represents clients in in divorce, custody, child support, alimony, modification, paternity and contempt cases. Attorney Wilcox has experience in dealing with high conflict matters that involve allegations of physical and sexual abuse, allegations of parental alienation and allegations of alcohol and substance abuse. Attorney Wilcox additionally defends and obtains 209A Restraining Orders, 258E Anti-Harassment Orders and litigates a range of criminal and appellate matters in addition to her practice of family law.. Attorney Wilcox earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, Massachusetts. In 2015, Attorney Wilcox earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Massachusetts School of Law.Attorney Wilcox served as a Judicial Law Clerk in Salem District Court and Worcester District Court during her law school career. In law school, she served as a Staff Editor to the UMASS Law Review and as a representative of the Student Bar Association.. From 2019-2024, Attorney Wilcox has been selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. In 2018, Attorney Wilcox was awarded the Clients’ Security Board’s William J. LeDoux Award for her pro bono work in recouping two clients’ awards in personal injury cases. Upon graduation from law school in 2015, she was awarded the Leader of Justice Award by the University of Massachusetts School of Law for completing over 200 hours of pro bono work. In 2014, she was awarded the Adams Pro Bono Public Award. After law school, Attorney Wilcox joined a firm where she focused her practice on medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, personal injury.Attorney Wilcox strives to ensure that her clients are met with compassion, understanding and fierce advocacy. She is also able to serve clients who primarily speak Urdu and Hindi.. Attorney Wilcox is an active member of the community and sits on the board of the Worcester Youth Center. In 2018-2019, she served as a Mentor for the Massachusetts Bar Association Tiered Community Mentoring Program in Worcester. She is also a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Worcester Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Because I have practiced in the area of domestic relations law for about 20 years, I am very familiar with the emotion, stress and chaos experienced by people involved in Family Court.  Let me help you through this tough time by standing up for your rights, and also providing some personal support.. I practice exclusively family law in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.. My practice focuses on the following types of matters:. Divorce. Mediation (Divorce and other Family Issues). Child Support, Custody, Visitation and other Modification Issues. Contempt Proceedings. Paternity Matters. Restraining Orders. Contact me to discuss your issues.  I look forward to helping you!

I help my clients understand their options and move forward during a difficult time in their lives with clarity, strategy, and purpose. I advise clients on divorce and paternity issues, including custody, parenting time, child support, alimony, asset division, business valuation, inheritance, mental health, substance abuse, hidden income and assets, abuse prevention orders, and college expenses. I represent clients in Massachusetts in divorce, visitation, contempt, and modification actions.

EMAIL TO SCHEDULE A ZOOM CONSULTATION WHERE I'll listen to your story, ask questions, explain the relevant law, and give you options, possible scenarios,outcomes, and strategies.. COLLABORATION MEDIATION LITIGATION--WE WILL FIND THE STRATEGY THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU!. Your situation is unique. I will develop a legal strategy to address your present circumstances and protect your interests going forward.I have 25+ years of experience with Divorce and other Domestic Relations issues and interrelated fields of Business, Contracts, and Real Estate Law. Moreover, if your case involves Massachusetts and another state or country, I have successfully managed many such matters.. You owe it to yourself to work with an experienced professional who will establish your goals and priorities, develop a strategy, and work with that plan to empower you. I promise to work hard for you and guide you toward a purposeful rather than visceral approach.. No matter your situation, the sooner you consult with an experienced attorney in the appropriate field of law, the better results you can expect. If you hire MLO, whether we decide on a collaborative, aggressive, or hybrid plan, I will tailor the process to your needs.. --Rose Ellen McCaig

Attorney Rhonda Boulé has over 26 years experience in family law,  as well as with business litigation, construction law, and landlord/tenant disputes.  She is a founding partner of Ferraro & Boulé, Attorneys at Law, established in 2006, and is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts and the Supreme Court of the United States.  She has appeared as counsel in cases in the Probate & Family Court, Superior Court, District Court, Federal Court, and Land Court, as well as in various administrative forums.. Ms. Boulé concentrates on family law, and her practice encompasses all matters relating to divorce, custody, child support, spousal support/alimony, division of assets, and parenting plans, and includes drafting separation agreements and prenuptial agreements, and representing clients in Court.  Among her cases are those which involve domestic violence and child abuse, and she has had experience with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Family Services (DCF), and with G.L. c. 209A Restraining Orders, having interned at the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office as a Victim Witness Advocate.. She routinely assists clients with post-divorce issues, such as implementing parenting plans and dividing retirement and other assets, and has filed and defended against numerous Complaints for Modification and Complaints for Contempt.. Ms. Boulé will educate you about the private and public resources available to you which complement her legal services, such as family counselors, financial and real estate professionals, Parenting Coordinators, and the Child Support Enforcement Unit of the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

Attorney Cornell has represented clients for over 25 years in basic and complex family law cases. He has obtained positive results for hundreds of clients in matters concerning complex custody cases, and disputes involving the division of marital assets including real estate holdings and business interests.. Legal battles are often bruising and costly to families. Attorney Cornell’s expertise, experience and thorough preparation can help reduce this emotional and financial harm, so you can move forward successfully.. Prestigious awards from the Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Surpreme Judicial Court.. Adjunct Professor at the New England School of Law.Past clinical instructor at Harvard Law School.Lead Editor for the New England Law Review at New England School of Law.

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Attorney Jordan A. Phelps joined The Law Office of Kathleen P. Ryder in 2012 before becoming a partner of the firm, subsequently renamed to Ryder & Phelps, P.C in 2017. Attorney Phelps graduated from Merrimack College with honors in 2008 as well as Suffolk University Law School in 2012. During his first year of Law School he was admitted to the Rehnquist Inn Chapter of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity and was an active participant in the Merrimack College Pre-Law Society which mentored college aged students interested in attending law school post graduation. Since graduating from Suffolk Law School he has purposefully concentrated his practice primarily in the field domestic relations.. In addition to handling divorce litigation, 209 C paternity actions, contempt actions, complaint for modifications, and 209 A restraining orders he has also been appointed by Judges as a Guardian ad litem and a special master to assist them in the administration of justice. Attorney Phelps routinely volunteers his time providing free legal services for programs such the Lawyer of the Day program in the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. In addition, he is a regular guest speaker at the Lowell Fatherhood program sponsored by the Middlesex County Probate and Family Court Probation Department. He has recently been admitted to the board of Directors at the Kimi Nichols Center which supports adult individuals with developmental disabilities.