Child Custody lawyers in Massachusetts

Firm: Bergeron|Burgess, PLLC.

125 Turnpike Road , Westborough , Massachusetts 01581

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

Sheena has practiced exclusively in the area of Family Law for the entirety of her legal career. She represents clients in family law disputes such as divorce, custody, child support, alimony, modification, paternity, guardianships and contempt cases. She is a compassionate attorney who understands the emotions involved in divorce and family law matter. She is extremely passionate about helping clients work through the most difficult times of their lives. She strives to provide her clients with both thoughtful and realistic strategies with both short term and long-term goals.

Firm: Law Offices of Sheila C. Harrington

233 Ayer Road 226 , Groton , Massachusetts 01450

Practice Areas: Animal Bites, Banking & Finance, Insurance , Labor , Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Products Liability, Real Estate , Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody, Personal Injury, Real Estate

Firm: Law Office of Siri M. Goldberg

278 Main St , Greenfield , Massachusetts 01301

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Child Custody

Firm: Law Offices of Stefanie M. Roberts, P.C.

2086 Main Street , Lancaster , Massachusetts 01523

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

Firm: Zlochiver & Associates

55 Chapel St., Suite 301 , Newton , Massachusetts 02458

Practice Areas: Domestic Partnership, Family, Family, Family, Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Domestic Violence, Marriage & Prenuptials

CONVENIENCE AND COMMUNICATION. You may contact Steve any time. If he is not immediately available when you communicate, he will respond to you on the same day.. Steve offers a free 30 minute consultation on the phone or in person. He understands that people are worried and stressed when dealing with difficult family situations and he wants you to know that there will be no pressure or expectations imposed upon anyone who calls for a consultation.. FEES. We believe that our fees are among the most reasonable that you will find. If you retain us in 2013 for your domestic relations case (such as divorce, paternity, and modification matters) you will have the option of choosing traditional Hourly Billing or a Flat (or Fixed) Fee, and we will offer a Flat (or Fixed) Fee that is 10% less than any such fee that is shown on any other Massachusetts lawyer's Web site at the time that you retain us.. EXPERIENCE. Steve has been practicing law in Massachusetts for more than 24 years and has concentrated his practice on domestic relations cases for more than 22 years. Experience helps when you are looking for quality services, as well as reasonable and controlled costs. We strive to give you the best value.

Firm: Fitch Law Partners LLP

84 State Street, 11th Floor , Boston , Massachusetts 02109

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Probate, Family, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

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.

Firm: Law Office of Susan Castleton Ryan, P.C.

676 Bedford Street , Abington , Massachusetts 02351

Practice Areas: Guardianship, Probate, Trusts, Family, Alimony, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce

Firm: Amaral & Associates, P.C.

246 Revere Street , Winthrop , Massachusetts 02152

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

Talia Simonds concentrates her practice in all areas of Family Law, including divorce, child custody and support, alimony, modification and contempt actions, paternity, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Talia was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 2008, but has experience working in the legal profession since the mid-1990’s, much of which has been in the area of Family Law.. Talia’s philosophy in representing clients is to provide aggressive representation for her clients in a caring and compassionate manner, knowing that issues pertaining to Family Law are often emotional and stressful for her clients.. Talia’s professional experience prior to joining Amaral & Associates, P.C. enhances her representation of her clients. Immediately prior to joining Amaral & Associates, P.C., Talia was working at the Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, pursuant to a federal grant and pilot program seeking to streamline the child support modification process. Talia was only one of three attorneys hired statewide by the Department of Revenue and the Probate and Family Court to oversee this grant and pilot program. Ultimately, the Probate and Family Court approved this pilot program to be instituted statewide pursuant to Standing Order 3-11.. In addition to Talia’s experience at the Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Division, Talia also served as a Judicial Intern to the Honorable Peter P. Charnetsky of the Broome County Family Court and the Integrated Domestic Violence Session of the New York State Supreme Court. Through Talia’s judicial internship, she was able to obtain the rare insight into a family court’s judge’s thought process in the handling of family court cases and assist Judge Charnetsky in drafting his orders and decisions.

188 N. Washington St. , North Attleboro , Massachusetts 02760

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

I am a trained litigator and mediator focusing primarily on divorce and custody cases, although I do sometimes handle other types of cases.  I began my legal career as a judicial law clerk working in the Probate and Family Courts where I worked with judges in five counties for a period of two years.  Every case is unique, and I invite you to make an appointment to discuss the issues that bring you to this page.  I am available to provide assistance with single issues or a single court date, to coordinate and oversee the management of many legal issues and cases, to mediate some or all of a case, or to simply litigate a case from start to finish.

Firm: Partridge Family Law LLC

745 Boylston Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02116

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

Terri L.B. Partridge, who heads the firm's family law group, has held the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating, AV, since 1996. She has been listed as one of the top Family Law Attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America,  Best Lawyers New England 2015, Boston's Top Rated Lawyers of 2015 and Massachusetts Super Lawyers. Throughout her 27-year career, she has handled numerous divorce cases involving complex issues such as the validity of postnuptial and antenuptial agreements and trusts; and the valuation of closely held businesses, alternative investments, trusts, unique real estate, and various types of business entities. In addition to her busy divorce practice, she represents clients in child custody, paternity, grandparent visitation, contempt, modification, post divorce and related actions.

Firm: Thomas Estes

150 Main St. , Northampton , Massachusetts 01060

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Debt Collection, Debt Settlement, Constitutional, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Workers Compensation, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, General Practice, Appeals, Litigation

Criminal Law Expert and Former District Judge in Massachusetts. Thomas Estes has practiced law for over 23 years in various capacities, including as Associate Justice of the District Court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.. After receiving his law degree from William & Mary School of Law in 1996, he worked as a successful Patent and Trademark Litigation Attorney before moving on to becoming a Public Defender in Fairfax, Virginia, where he passionately defended his indigent clients.. Thomas moved to Massachusetts in 2002. He first worked as a Public Defender representing clients in Superior Court. In 2006 was promoted to Attorney-in-Charge of the Northampton District Court Office for Committee for Public Counsel Services.. In 2014, Thomas became a District Court Judge in Massachusetts where he presided over a wide variety of of cases including felony & misdemeanor criminal cases, housing court matters, restraining orders and various types of civil cases.. If you are in need of an experienced, zealous advocate, call Attorney Estes.

26 Lynde Street , Salem , Massachusetts 01970

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

Attorney Taranto is an experienced family law attorney and negotiator who counsels clients in complex high asset divorce cases, often highly contentious. He also counsels clients in post-divorce matters; modifications involving alimony/spousal support, child support, and custody. Upon the completion of his undergraduate Degree in Finance from Boston College’s prestigious Carroll School of Management and; he worked for an international corporation then started and successfully developed his own medical company, which involved interfacing with accountants, lawyers, bankers and high-level business executives. Understanding how a business functions, the ability to analyze business and personal financial statements, coupled with an uncanny ability to negotiate are components leading to his success in achieving results that clients and former clients rave about. The business knowledge he brings just doesn’t come from having read books or attending seminars. It stems from life experience. Attorney Taranto has been divorced with children, and fully understands the financial impacts of a divorce as well as the importance of both parents having ample parenting time with their children. After passing a comprehensive exam, he has received his certification as a Certified Financial Litigator. He is currently a member of the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. The AACFL provides its member firms with customized training in the financial aspects of litigation including accounting, taxation, investments, valuation, forensics, and compensation.. Attorney Taranto is also a Certified Mediator and a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation. He has received the highest ranking from AVVO, 10 out of 10, a national rating service for lawyers. The outstanding reviews the firm continuously receives are from clients and former clients; which in his view should be the most highly regarded.

Firm: The Law Firm of Victoria C. Spetter

1340 Centre Street, Suite 103 , Newton , Massachusetts 02459

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Child Support

My passion to help people less fortunate than myself initially led me to law school.  Upon graduating from Penn, I went to work for the Legal Aid Society in Brooklyn, New York in the Criminal Defense Division.  I worked there for a number of years, until my husband's job required us to move.  I continued to work as a public defender for many years, in many states, and helped an innumerable number of clients with their criminal and family law cases.  Ultimately, when i had my second child, I left public interest law, and went into private practice.  I have been in private practice since 2002, and i continue to take on pro bono cases so that i can help those less fortunate.. When i am not practicing law, you can find me volunteering in my children's elementary, middle and high school, on the tennis court, or out running the streets of Newton and Boston.

200 Berkeley Street , Boston , Massachusetts 02116

Practice Areas: Adoption, Appellate , Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Prenuptial Agreement, Probate , Spousal Support, Wills, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Guardianship, Probate, Trusts, Alimony, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Marriage & Prenuptials, Appeals

As a partner at Schmidt & Federico, P.C., my practice is concentrated in domestic relations, family law and probate litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels.  I've tried hundreds of case and have argued and been involved with a number of leading appellate cases involving divorce and family law practice, including those in the areas regarding the interpretation of the Alimony Reform Act (Chin vs. Merriot, 470 Mass. 527 & Holmes vs. Holmes, 467 Mass. 653), alimony (Wooters vs. Wooters, 42 Mass. App. Ct. 929), income attribution (C.D.L. vs. M.M.L., 72 . 146) and business valuations and pass through/K-1 income (Caveney vs. Caveney, 81 . 102).  I've also authored and co-authored a number of legal treatises, as well as a number of articles for the Boston and Massachusetts Bar Associations and Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly and have lectured on such topics as will contests, alimony and child support, child custody and visitation, equitable property division, contempt actions as well as on recent developments and changes in the law.