Child Custody lawyers in Massachusetts Daniel J. to Gary O

Firm: Todd & Weld, LLP

One Federal Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Probate, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials

Gary Todd is a Founding Partner at Todd & Weld LLP where he is recognized locally and nationally as a preeminent family law practitioner specializing in Domestic Relations and Probate litigation. He has successfully negotiated, mediated and tried family law issues ranging from divorce, custody and parental rights to complex support, property division, removal, modification, and contempt actions, both at the trial court and appellate levels. Mr. Todd has drafted and negotiated numerous prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Mr. Todd has been honored in "Best Lawyers in America"; "Massachusetts Super Lawyer"; "Top Attorneys in New England” in the area of Divorce, Mr. Todd has been awarded the “AV” rating by Martindale-Hubbeell which is awarded to an attorney with the highest possible peer rating.Mr. Todd served on: the Family Law Section Council of the Massachusetts Bar Association; Family Law Council and the Steering Committee of Boston Bar Association Family Law Council (co-chairman); the Massachusetts Association of Trial Lawyers; Board of Directors of Massachusetts Association of Guardians Ad Litem, Inc., Board of Directors of Association of Family, Court and Community Professionals; Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Todd has lectured on domestic relations law for the Massachusetts Bar Association; Boston Bar Association; the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education; Suffolk University School of Law; and Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy program. Mr. Todd has appeared as a Special Legal Analyst in Divorce on the Fox National News Channel, Channel 56 News; WBZ Channel 4 News; WBZ radio; and as an expert in domestic relations for the Boston Globe. Mr. Todd has authored articles on Divorce and Family Law in several legal publications, and has been a panelist for numerous Massachusetts and Boston Bar Association continuing legal education seminars.

Firm: Law Office of Alison Silber

171 Dwight Rd Ste 301 , Longmeadow , Massachusetts 01106

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce

Attorney Wehrli understands that sometimes what you need in an attorney is someone who will not only listen to you, but someone who will make you feel heard and take you step by step to navigate you through the legal field and, more importantly, your case. Whether it be through a divorce proceeding or a custody issue, Attorney Wehrli’s work and litigation experience has provided her with an understanding of the court system which allows her to negotiate and argue on your behalf.. Attorney Wehrli was born and raised in Western, Massachusetts. After living in both Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, Attorney Wehrli is happy to be living and raising her family back in the Western Massachusetts community. Attorney Wehrli graduated from Hamilton College in 2010 where she earned a B.A. in Economics. She received her Juris Doctor from New England School of Law in May of 2016 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in November 2016. Attorney Wehrli is also admitted to the United States District Court of Massachusetts and a member of the Hampden County Bar Association.. Prior to joining the Law Office of Alison Silber, Attorney Wehrli worked in a Boston area law firm focusing primarily on business, construction, and insurance law. Her prior legal work has given her great experience in all aspects of litigation, including research, legal writing, negotiation and mediation. Attorney Wehrli strives to use these skills to advocate for you to help you through your family law matters.

Firm: Law Offices of Gary M. Horwitz

56 Central Square , Chelmsford , Massachusetts 01824

Practice Areas: Mediation, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

60 State Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Mediation

Gabriel Cheong is the owner of Infinity Law Group LLC based in Quincy, MA. Gabriel has spent the last decade helping families navigate the family court system with divorce and custody issues. Gabriel’s family philosophy is to keep children out of court disputes as much as possible but sometimes it can’t be avoided, and when that happens, Gabriel will be your guide and advocate through the court system.. Gabriel also helps with prenuptial agreements, mediation, guardian ad litem investigations, and estate planning.. Gabriel has offices in Boston, Quincy, and Needham, MA.

Firm: Law Office of Erin Whelan Pennock, LLC

83 Leonard Street , Belmont , Massachusetts 02478

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials, Mediation

I am committed to finding practical, straightforward and affordable solutions for your children and your family. When confronted with divorce, a child custody dispute, or the death of a loved one, I understand that this is a stressful and overwhelming time.  I am an experienced family law attorney and mediator who takes a personalized approach to each of my clients and will take all of the necessary time to obtain a thorough understanding of your primary concerns and goals and will explain your options in clear, understandable language.

Firm: Law Office of Erica M. Foster

Hathorne Office Park, 491 Maple Street Unit 204 , Danvers , Massachusetts 01923

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Landlord & Tenant

Offering remote consultations through video or voice from the comfort of your home.. Call!. The founding partner of the Law Offices of Erica M. Foster, Erica Foster has been practicing family law and real estate law in the Greater Boston area since 1992. At the Law Offices of Erica M. Foster, we take pride in being able to provide our clients with a level of personal attention that’s all too uncommon these days. There are no gatekeepers fielding calls here; you can always reach Erica directly, day or night. We understand that dealing with family law or real estate matters can be stressful, and our goal is to make you feel supported and understood at every step of your legal journey.

Firm: Amaral & Associates, P.C.

246 Revere Street , Winthrop , Massachusetts 02152

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Child Custody, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials, Mediation

Attorney Edward L. Amaral, Jr.  is the founder of Online Divorce and is the President of the family law firm, Amaral & Associates P.C. Amaral is also the founder and president of an asset search locate firm for attorneys throughout the United States called Asset Searches Plus, Inc.   His practice primarily focuses on providing divorce, divorce mediation, probate, domestic and off-shore asset protection, asset searches, estate planning and personal injury services to individuals and family businesses.  For the last 19 years, he has negotiated, mediated and tried hundreds of cases on issues including divorce, divorce  mediation,  property, support, custody and parental rights, ante-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, personal injury and complex financial matters in front of the Commonwealth Courts and has achieved  favorable results for his clients.  Amaral is also certified in Divorce Mediation. He is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of Massachusetts and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, the Beverly Hills Bar Association and The Offshore Institute.  Amaral has also published numerous articles on divorce, divorce mediation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, alimony, contested versus uncontested divorces, parents rights, restraining orders, modification actions, child support, visitation, impact of divorce on children, division of assets, family trusts, asset searches and asset protection. He is also an active blogger and participates frequently in a number of social networking groups including American Divorce Lawyers, Family Law Professionals, Child-Centered Divorce, Collaborative Divorce Professionals, and the Collaborative Family Law Group. Amaral is a long time believer in integrating state of the art technology into the antiquated legal profession …especially divorce mediation. He can usually settle a contested divorce case in ten (10) hours or less including the preparation of all paperwork and has been able to incorporate his mediation techniques and success from the law firm conference rooms to an on-line forum. Amaral currently has offices located at 63 Atlantic Avenue in the historic North End of Boston, on the Waterfront, and at 246 Revere Street, on the North shore, in Winthrop, Massachusetts and can be reached directly at or.

Firm: Donna L. Riani Attorney At Law

303 Main St , Worcester , Massachusetts 01608

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Firm: Prince Lobel Tye LLP

One International Place , Boston , Massachusetts 02110

Practice Areas: Appellate , Domestic Partnership, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

DONALD G. TYE is a founding partner and co-chair of the Domestic Relations Practice Group at Prince Lobel Tye LLP in Boston (a multi-practice firm which handles matters of local, regional, national, and international reach). He has forty years of experience as a trial attorney, a guardian ad litem, a master, a mediator, a conciliator, an attorney for children (including the Massachusetts ARC program), and an arbitrator.. He has prepared and argued numerous cases to the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court. Mr. Tye is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). He was national co-chair of national AAML’s legislation committee; during 2009 and 2010 he served on its Special Concerns for Children Committee, which was responsible for updating and revising the AAML’s Standards for Attorneys for Children in Custody or Visitation proceedings.; In 2014 he was appointed to AAML’s Impact of Special Needs Children Committee; and in 2013, 2015, and 2017 he was appointed to be a member of its Continuing Legal Education Committee. He was president of the AAML Massachusetts chapter from 2005 through 2007 and received the Massachusetts chapter’s “President’s Award” in 1998 and 2004. Since 1999, he has been a member of the family law curriculum advisory committee of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and was co-chair from 2006 through 2008. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the American, Massachusetts, and Boston Bar Associations and was appointed to the MBA Family Law Section council, on which he has served since 2010.. He is an editor emeritus on the board of editors of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. His work has also been published in the Massachusetts Family Law Journal, the Boston Bar Journal, the ABA’s Family Advocate, Massachusetts Bar Lawyers’ Journal, Best of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Journal, and ABA Family Law Quarterly. A frequent lecturer and panelist, he has lectured and conducted workshops and seminars in the areas of trial practice, divorce, and child-related issues at Harvard Law School; Boston College Law School; Northeastern University Law School; Suffolk University School of Law; MCLE and its Family Law Institute; Brown University Medical Center; Boston University Graduate School of Social Work; the American Psychological Association; the Boston public schools (Partners in Education, Inc.); the Maine, Massachusetts, and Boston Bar Associations; the ABA Family Law Section annual meetings in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2011, and in 2015 for the ABA Family Law Section Fall CLE in Portland, Oregon; the AAML annual meeting in Chicago in 2013, and in 2015; the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers; the Massachusetts Association of Guardians Ad Litem (MAGAL), and in 2017 at the AAML AFCC Conference “Advanced Issues in Child Custody: Evaluation, Litigation and Settlement” in San Diego, CA, and at the Annual Meeting in Chicago of the AAML CLE he will be co-presenting on “the Intersection of Alienation and Custodial Issues”.. Active in the community, Mr. Tye has been a Board Member and a vice president of Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University, the nation’s oldest continuously operating free public lecture series. From 2009 through 2014 he was a member of the Massachusetts Judicial Nominating Commission (appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick); and has been active on the civil rights committee of the Anti-Defamation League. In 2012 he was appointed to serve as a member of the statewide taskforce Voice of the Child by the then-chief judge of the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court Department. In January 2015, he was appointed to a three-year term as a hearing officer by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers; and is a member of the Board of MAGAL, Inc.. In May 2018 he received MCLE’s Annual Scholar- Mentor Award for his life time contributions to Family Law in Ma. (Four of these awards are presented annually by the premier CLE program in Massachusetts among all fields of practice among Ma. lawyers).. Since 2004, he has been recognized as a “Massachusetts Super Lawyer.” He has also been named as one of the “Top 100 Lawyers in Massachusetts” as featured in Boston Magazine and as a “Top Attorney in New England” by New England Super Lawyers. He was coeditor of the “Domestic Relations” chapter in Summary of Basic Law, a selection of the Massachusetts Practice Series (published by West Publishing Company), was editor of the “Divorce” chapter in the Massachusetts Bar Association publication, Traps for the Unwary, and in Fall 2017 his article “Preferences and Voices of Children in Massachusetts and Beyond” was published in the ABA Family Law Quarterly. The article he co-authored, Navigation of the Culture of the Immigrant Experience in the Family Courts, will appear in the in Fall 2017 Journal of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Tye is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, and its Brown School of Social Work (M.S.W.),and Tufts University.

Firm: Cordell & Cordell

10 Cabot Road , Medford , Massachusetts 02155

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation

Boston divorce attorney Dena R. Rando enjoys that every family law case is unique and presents its own challenges. While other areas of law can be very transactional, family law touches the most intimate and important aspects of people’s lives – and the details matter.. “Where particular facts and circumstances vary in every given case, the opportunity to make creative and compelling arguments are ample,” Ms. Rando said. “At the end of the day, we are seeking fair results that our clients can feel good about.”. Ms. Rando is a people person, and helping people comes naturally to her. She believes that it is so important to truly get to know clients and to earn their trust and confidence.. “I try to make myself as available as possible to my clients,” she said. “I am also extremely detail oriented, thorough, and attentive – traits that are especially useful when it comes to ensuring fairness in negotiations.”. For many people facing divorce or family-law related issues, it is one of the most difficult times in their lives. You can rest assured that you have a passionate advocate working tirelessly on your behalf in Ms. Rando.. “You can count on me to always listen carefully and provide thoughtful, honest advice,” she said.

458 Boston Street , Topsfield , Massachusetts 01983

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

I PROVIDE FAMILY LAW SOLUTIONS TAILORED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.  MY OFFICE ON ROUTE ONE IN TOPSFIELD PROVIDES A COMFORTABLE MEETING PLACE WITH AMPLE FREE PARKING.   I have practiced in the Massachusetts courts since 1986 and in the New Hampshire courts since 2004. My practice areas include divorce, division of assets, alimony, child support, child custody matters, guardianship matters, grandparent visitation, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and interstate jurisdictional conflicts. I am trained and experienced in using a variety of techniques toward the resolution of family law conflicts, including traditional client representation, negotiation, litigation, collaborative law practice and mediation. I am certified by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court as a Category F Guardian ad litem. I am trained and certified as a family law arbitrator by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.. I am licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York. I am a fellow of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Essex County Bar Association, the New Hampshire Bar Association, and the Greater Newburyport Bar Association. I serve as a volunteer conciliator for the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court through the Essex County Bar Association.  I have served as a lecturer and a speaker on family law topics, including the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education programs, Cutting Edge Issues in Northern Massachusetts Family Law (2015), Practicing Family Law on the Border of Massachusetts and New Hampshire (2017-program chair), and The Family Lawyer's Discovery Toolkit (2018).

Firm: Katz Legal Group LLC

60 Walnut Street , Wellesley , Massachusetts 02481

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Insurance , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Family, Alimony, Child Custody

I am a zealous and passionate advocate for my clients.  My practice focuses on litigating civil matters in the Massachusetts State Courts and providing exceptional legal services in a variety of areas of the law. I have successfully tried and handled cases in Superior Court and the Probate and Family Court. I have also argued appellate matters before the Massachusetts Appellate Division of the District Court.. My family law practice includes divorce, custody disputes, visitation, child support, alimony, asset division involving high net worth estates, post-divorce modifications and enforcement/contempt proceedings, paternity actions and prenuptial agreements.. My trusts & estate planning practice includes planning, probate administration & litigation such as will contests, trust disputes and defending & prosecuting breach of fiduciary duty claims. I have vast experience in general civil litigation included premises liability, motor vehicle tort and personal injury matters. I am a certified Conciliator through the BBA/MBA conciliator training program pursuant to SJC Court Rule 1:18.I am an member of the Women's Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association and the Norfolk County Bar Association.. When you have chosen me to represent you, I understand that you are trusting me and relying on me to advocate for you during what very well may be the most emotionally exhausting and stressful time of your life.  I take each case very seriously and I will zealously advocate for you to achieve the best resolution.

Firm: David M. Gabriel & Associates

131 Dodge Street , Beverly , Massachusetts 01915

Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

I've been advocating for men and women in courtrooms throughout Massachusetts for more than three decades.  I know that thorough preparation is the key to obtaining positive results for my clients.  Preparation translates to a position of strength at trial and throughout the negotiation process.. I have been concentrating in domesitic relations litigation since the late 1990s.  Although I am passionate about litigation, I am also a certified divorce mediator. I really enjoy helping folks settle their disputes without the anxiety and expense that flows from litiation.  I believe my litigation experiences in divorce and family law give me an edge over other divorce mediators. I've been in the court room and I've seen how the judges handle cases, time and time again.  As your mediator, I am able to draw on those experiences in helping you and guiding you through the mediation process toward a positive end result.. I zealously represent people in divorce matters, paternity actions, child custody disputes, actions for court permission to relocate out of state with children, alimony and child support modifications, and contempt actions.  I zealously represent men and women concerning restraining orders, domestic abuse charges, criminal defense litigation and personal injury litigation.  I've had the pleasure of speaking at a number of educational engagements over the years, concerning litigation, divorce, custody, alimony and asset valuation. In 2018 I became a member of the United States Virgin Islands Bar.. I am fortunate to work with a great team.  Our clients come to us in times of crisis. Together, we offer our clients something special -  frankness, understanding, guidance, practical advice and most importantly, zealous representation. Our attornies and support staff are responsive, courteous and professional.. Our goal is to assist you in navigating through the legal process, making informed, intelligent decisions and developing sound strategies in order to increase your likelihood of success in reaching a positive end result. Information regarding what our clients think about us as well as a sampling of our actual results, are available on our website.   We look forward to helping you, so please give us a call.

Firm: Callahan, Barraco & Inman, P.C.

1700 West Park Drive , Westborough , Massachusetts 01609

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody

Attorney David Callahan of Callahan Barraco, P.C. is known for his ability to step outside a case, see the "big picture" and identify a solution that will satisfy both sides. Direct, practical and efficient, he has a knack for getting everyone to focus on the issues and the end goals, helping to resolve cases as quickly as possible so people can move on with their lives.. While he prefers to settle cases amicably, out of court, Attorney Callahan is a skillful litigator. Because of his experience and reputation in the courtroom, clients often seek his representation in matters that are complicated or adversarial and will likely require court intervention or a trial.. Attorney Callahan maintains that exceptional client service and representation is paramount and that clients of Callahan Barraco, P.C. deserve nothing less.. David Callahan is a graduate of the New England School of Law and Becker College. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Connecticut.

Firm: Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, LLP

2 Oliver Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02109

Practice Areas: Adoption, Business & Commercial, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Contracts, Divorce, Elder , Employment & Labor , Estate Planning, Family , Health Care & Hospitalization, Probate , Trusts, Wills, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Lawsuits & Disputes

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML).  Super Lawyers - Rising Stars (2015 - Present). Licensed in 2003, David Wilkinson has devoted his entire career to family law and divorce matters.  David has handled countless dissolution of marriage actions, paternity cases, and domestic violence matters.  He has litigated contentious cases involving well known individuals, but he has also handled cases simply by helping clients get the correct paperwork filed.  David served the court as a temporary judge in the past, and was also a supervising attorney for 7 years for the Community Law Project run by the California Western School of Law and the University of California at San Diego.  David is a past recipient of the Judy Keep award for his service to the community.  David is a member of the California and Massachusetts bars.

Firm: Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP

20 William Street, Suite 130 , Needham , Massachusetts 02494

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Criminal Defense , Employment & Labor , Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Marriage & Prenuptials

Firm: Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C.

100 Recreation Park Dr , Hingham , Massachusetts 02043

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Uncontested Divorce, Mediation

The work of being a family lawyer and mediator is challenging and rewarding. The challenge is in working with people who are experiencing great emotional strain, financial anxiety, and uncertainty.  My goal is to use the skills gained through training and experience, along with a natural respect for people, to help clients achieve financial, family and emotional stability. The reward comes when I am able to guide clients to making good decisions about their legal situation and seeing them return to successful and happy lives post-divorce.  It happens!. In addition to loving my work, personal interests I enjoy including writing, bicycling, photography, boating, and singing in a rock band called Assisted Living. I'm blessed with three children who survived the crisis of divorce very well and still enjoy spending time with their Dad.

Firm: Upper Charles Law Group, LLC

81 Hartwell Avenue Suite 101 , Lexington , Massachusetts 02421

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Personal Injury

Attorney Abbas received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minored in Communication Studies from Suffolk University. Attorney Abbas continued his education at Suffolk University Law School where he received his Juris Doctor and graduated cum laude.. While in law school, Attorney Abbas received recognition for his writing and oral advocacy.  Furthermore, he was awarded the Jurisprudence Award in his Professional Responsibility course. In addition, while in law school, Attorney Abbas joined the Educational Advocacy Clinic which gave him the opportunity to represent students at disciplinary hearings and assist students who where wrongfully being denied an education.. After being admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2009, Attorney Abbas immediately began working for a small civil litigation firm representing Plaintiff's in complex litigation matters including slip and falls, premise liability, real estate disputes, and motor vehicle accidents.. Attorney Abbas continued with his track record of litigation by joining Lustig, Glaser, & Wilson, P.C. where he engaged in recovery of accounts receivable for the firm's corporate clients and handled litigation of civil actions and small claim matters for financial institutions throughout the Commonwealth. In addition, he negotiated the payoff and/or release of liens on properties being conveyed or refinanced.

Firm: Wright Law Group

1445 Main Street , Tewksbury , Massachusetts 01876

Practice Areas: Divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Modifications, Mediation, Child Care Law, Child Support, Child Custody/Guardianship, Paternity, Contempt, Personal Injury, Bankruptcy, Limited Assistance Presentation, Collaborative Law, Dog Bite, Slip and Fall, Motor Vehicle Accident, Family Law, Palimony, Parental Kidnapping, Parental Rights, Parenting Time, Post Divorce Modification, Child Custody, Child Custody Mediation, Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents

Firm: Larkosh & Jackson, LLP

"Martha's Vineyard Attorneys , Edgartown , Massachusetts 02539

Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Family Law, Landlord/Tenant, Criminal Law, Municipal Permitting, Real Estate, Divorce, Child Custody, Driving While Intoxicated, Assault and Battery, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes