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I mediate divorces for ALL Massachusetts courts and counties. Divorce is governed by state law, so no matter where you are in MA, I can mediate your divorce over Zoom and have a first draft of all court document to you within days. You will appreciate my flat-fee, affordable, Western Massachusetts prices. I have been mediating divorces online fulltime since March 2019 when COVID hit.. I have been practicing divorce law and mediation full-time in Massachusetts since 2003. Before moving to Massachusetts, I was Staff Attorney at the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law in Los Angeles, and I served as Director of the Feinstein Institute for Legal Service at the Roger Williams University School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island. I have been admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania, California, New York, and Massachusetts. I received my BA from Brown University in 1987 and my law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1991.

My passion is helping others and I think that is why I became a lawyer...to help people through what is likely the most difficult time in their lives.

Philip H. Whitehead has been practicing law with his partner in the same location in Allston, Massachusetts for over thirty years. He is a graduate of the New England School of Law in Boston. During the course of his career he has represented hundreds of clients in divorce, criminal matters, wills, probate of estates, automobile and bicycle accidents, and work injury claims. Fluent in Spanish, he has represented large numbers of clients from Central and South American countries in family law, personal injury and administrative matters at the Industrial Accident Board and the Registry of Motor Vehicles; he has a strong interest in Hispanic culture and a desire to help people with day to day problems that are often unduly complicated by language difficulties.

Nicholas Halks is one of the top domestic relations trial attorneys in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specializing in handling high stakes divorce & child custody litigation. A small sampling of his recent trial victories include:. 1.) Winning Sole Legal & Physical Custody for a Mother, andreducing Father's parenting time due to his mentally abusive behavior after a three day highly contested trial;. 2.) Winning a 60-40% division of complex assets (international real estate) for a Husband in a Twenty-Year Marriage including Husband retaining his pre-marital retirement assets after a four-day trial,. 3.) Winning Physical Custody and disparate division of assets (domestic & international real estate and bullion) for a Mother in an Abusive Marriage after an eight-day trial (Successfully Defended Victory on Appeal);. 4.) Winning Physical Custody, Increased Child Support, and Equal Division of Husband's premarital Assets in a Short Term Marriage;. 5) Winning $260,000 in damages (including punitive) after a nine-day jury trial in the Superior Court for a woman being sexually harassed by her employer, (Successfully Defended Victory in Appellate Court and Supreme Judicial Court) The appellate case created an exception to the law which enhanced protections for workers suffering from sexual harassment in smaller sized workplaces;. 6.) Winning a removal ("relocation") trial where the parties shared physical custody, winning sole physical custody for a Father after a two day trial;. 7.) Winning 60% of the marital estate for a Wife who was the victim of adultery in a long-term marriage;. 8). Winning a Five-Year Restraining Order and Sole Legal Custody for a Woman the Victim of Physical Abuse;. 9.) Settling an Age/Gender Discrimination matter for $407,000. Having conducted approximately seventy civil trials to judgment/verdict, Halks is experienced with litigating a case from start to finish, including defending the victory on appeal. Seven of those trial were appealed by the losing party but Halks sucessfully defended all seven on appeal. Coupled with his high energy, prowess, and oral persuasion skills, Halks is an extremely formidable lawyer, whose reputation for excellence is well known in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Plymouth, and Suffolk Counties. He has also conducted approximately seventy five (75) restraining order hearings, winning the great majority of same, in order to both protect victims of abuse and vacate false claims utilized by parents to gain advantages in custody matters.. Although Halks is more than capable of winning at trial, he is also a shrewd and skilled negotiator, who is willing to sit down and hammer out an amicable agreement without the need of the Court. A litigator at heart, Mr. Halks enjoys the "Arena," better known as the Courtroom, as that is where he excels based on his superior oral and written communication skills, honed by hard work and experience. Halks is entirely capable of achieving maximum results with or without a battle in a Courtroom.. Halks is the Winner of the AVVO Client's Choice Award for Seven Straight Years, as well as numerous other awards.. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Norfolk Bar Association, Middlesex Bar Association, Lawrence Bar Association, Justinian Law Society of Massachusetts, Newburyport Bar Association.. He is also appointed by the Court as a trained-conciliator to resolve difficult cases for the Middlesex, Norfolk, and Essex Counties.. He received his J.D. from The Massachusetts School of Law, where he was the Editor of the Student Journal, The Verdict, and host of the televised debate show, Final Adjudication. Before graduation, he was the winner of two CALI Awards for Excellence. He earned his B.S. from the University of South Carolina where he attended on academic scholarship. Nicholas is also a graduate of Central Catholic High School, and grew up in nearby Andover, Massachusetts. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, horse riding, tennis, and the outdoors.

I have been practicing civil litigation for over 20 years with a concentration in the areas of Family Law and Probate Litigation.. I represent clients in all aspects of family law including, divorce proceedings, paternity actions, removal actions, modification and contempt actions, child custody disputes, domestic violence, and alimony and child support issues. I regularly prepare and negotiate pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. I have extensive experience in representing clients in complex financial issues relating to divorce such as business and real estate valuation, structuring alimony and child support payments to maximize income tax deductibility, and properly analyzing the tax implications when dividing sizeable marital assets. I am on the New England Advisory Board of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators ("AACFL")  and have earned the designation of ("CFL" - Ceritified Financial Litigator) from the AACFL.. I have significant experience representing clients in child custody disputes and work closely with Court appointed Guardians Ad Litem and forensic psychologists and psychiatrists. I have experience litigating matters involving issues relating to de facto parents and same sex relationships.. I am skilled in the complexities of probate litigation. I represent clients in will contests, actions regarding the interpretation and reformation of trusts, guardianship and conservatorship actions. I actively represent clients who are fiduciaries and beneficiaries regarding the proper administration of trusts and estates. I have successfully represented numerous attorneys and professional fiduciaries in contested proceedings in the Probate and Family Court and Superior Court.. I have been recognized and acknoweldged by various peer review publications.  I repeatedly have been named a "Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyer" and a "Top 100 New England Super Lawyer" in Massachusetts Super Lawyers published by the Thomson Reuters rating service in Boston Magazine. I am ranked at the highest level of legal ability, "AV," in the benchmark Martindale-Hubble Law Directory. I also am listed in the 2013-2017editions of Best Lawyers in America® a highly esteemed, national peer review guide of attorneys.

Rachel A. Deering is a seasoned family law attorney known for her strong advocacy and commitment to guiding clients through complex legal challenges. For over a decade, she has focused her practice on divorce, child custody, paternity, alimony, modifications, and contempt proceedings. She also advises on guardianship and conservatorship cases and has authored multiple chapters for Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) publications.. With extensive litigation experience, Rachel has successfully represented clients in high-conflict custody battles, Guardian Ad Litem investigations, and intricate financial disputes. She also assists clients in structuring prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. In recognition of her legal skill, Rachel has been named a Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Star” every year since 2021.. Rachel is actively involved in public service, volunteering with the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) Program and the “Lawyer of the Day” initiative. She frequently contributes to legal education programs and serves as a moderator and panelist at family law conferences. When not advocating for her clients, she enjoys skiing, hiking, and exploring new restaurants. She resides in Andover, Massachusetts, with her husband, son, and their Boston Terrier, Charley.

Ms. Egloff's practice areas include:  divorce, including case evaluations; child support and payment for college; parenting plans and visitation issues; alimony; modification and enforcement of alimony, child support, and parenting plan judgments; prenuptial agreements; domestic violence; dispute resolution, including mediation and parent coordination.. Ms. Egloff was named a Rising Star in the field of Family Law by Super Lawyer's Magazine in 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.  While attending Notre Dame Law School, Ms. Egloff received national recognition for her work at the Legal Aid Clinic. Prior to attending law school, she earned an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary (Psychology and Counseling), and a B.A. from Grinnell College (English).. Ms. Egloff has been a member of the Women's Bar Foundation Board of Trustees since 2010.  From 2006 through 2012, she was member of the Steering Committee for the Family Law Section of the Boston Bar Association, serving as the Co-Chair of the Membership, Pro Bono, and Public Policy Subcommittees.  She joined the Probate and Family Amercan Inn of Court in 2015.

Family Law touches upon the most vital and visceral aspects of our lives: our children, our spouses, our property, our money, our emotional and psychological well-being. I have found that a strong, zealous and caring advocate is the best weapon when faced with legal changes to familial relationships. I endeavor to be just such an advocate for my clients.. For over a decade I owned and operated a litigation support company  in New York and Boston that assisted trial attorneys in the managment and litigation of their cases.  This gave me the opportunity to see numerous attorneys in practice and what worked (and didn't work) in attorney/client relations and the practice of law.  When I became an attorney myself I brought that knowledge and experience into my own practice.. Contact me if you are facing, or are contemplating, a legal action. You will be pleased with the personalize attention your individual matter receives.

Whyman Law and Mediation is a Family Law practice, specializing in Collaborative Law and Mediation settlements.  The practice includes all areas of Family Law:  divorce and separation; premarital and post nuptial agreements; agreements to modify exisiting orders; agreements around parenting plans, child and spousal support, division of marital assets, health and life insurance; agreements involving siblings, and agreements related to a family's estate.  The practice takes pride in working with clients to help them reach agreement in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.   Fran Whyman is a former President of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, the premiere organization of Massachusetts Family Law mediators.

I focus my practice exclusively in the area of Domestic Relations and cover the full spectrum of family law issues.. With respect to Divorce there is a difference between giving up and knowing when you've just had enough.  At this critical point in your life, who you select as your counsel, can make a difference in not only the result but also the person you become in the process of it all. What might feel like a painful end is a whole new beginning.  What if the journey isn't so much about undoing a marriage but about finding out what you are capable of becoming.  I pride myself in enpowering and supporting my clients through this process, not just to receive a great and equitable result but to get them to the other side with strength, power and optimism.. Education:  I attended Northeastern University in Boston and obtained a Bachelors in Science with a double major in Criminal Justice and Political Science. I attended Suffolk University Law School where I obtained my Juris Doctorate Degree, and was admitted to practice before the Massachusetts Bar that same year.

Attorney Susan Khurshudyan Schwartz provides quality legal representation across the Boston Metro Area in family law (including prenuptial agreements, divorce, custody, and support) offers a full range of legal services, including unbundled services as well as full representation.. Visit us on our website at. Call for a free consultation today -.

I believe my work ethic is unsurpassed with a keen eye for problem solving and yet I will be a compassionate advocate for you.  I am a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and I understand first hand the difficulties that parents have in their co-parenting roles and the issues that arise with regard to raising children together once parties have dissolved their marriages. I am passionate with regard to my clients’ needs, financial and child-related, and will be available to work closely with you on your case.  I am dedicated to handling most details of your case myself and I am always available to answer questions. I will strive to keep your case moving forward by all means available to me.. After working in three previous law firms since law school, I founded my own firm to offer my clients supplemental services in real estate, probate and collections in addition to my primary practice of family law.