Divorce & Separation lawyers in Massachusetts Michelle M to Oran Kaufman

Firm: Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C.

124 Grove Street , Franklin , Massachusetts 02038

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

Family Law Litigator, Mediator and Collaborative Law Attorney.3 Ways to Close the Deal.Michelle M. Raymond concentrates her practice in the areas of family, divorce and probate litigation, collaborative law and mediation.  Ms. Raymond provides mediation and litigation services for all family-related disputes, including, but not limited to: divorce, child support, post-divorce controversies, parenting plans, paternity matters, separation, marital mediation, estate or guardianship matters, open adoptions, will contests and non-traditional family issues.  In addition, she works with families in the areas of adoption and parent coordination.  Her mediation services offer a cost-effective alternative for family, business, employer and civil issues.. By combining her experience with mediation, collaborative law and litigation, she is able to provide clients with a wide range of options appropriate for their needs and goals. She provides her clients with clarity in difficult times.  She believes in a team approach to find practical solutions to complex problems.. Ms. Raymond is partner and shareholder of Doherty, Ciechanowski, Dugan & Cannon, P.C., a full service law firm located in Franklin, Massachusetts. In addition to her community service, she is past Chair of the Women’s Success Network and a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council.

Firm: The Halks Firm

233 Needham Street , Newton , Massachusetts 02464

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Employment & Labor, Immigration

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.

Firm: Esser & Kingston

117 Main Street, Suite #1 , Greenfield , Massachusetts 01301

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

Firm: BOS Legal Group, LLC

41 Ocean Steeet , Lynn , Massachusetts 01902

Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Divorce & Separation

Ogor Winnie Okoye, Esq.. Mom, wife, author, inspirational writer, motivational speaker, licensed life-coach, financial stategist/advisor, spiritual teacher, health and fitness enthusiast.. I have been in practice for almost two decade with specific expertise in family and business immigration, Appeals, removal defense, etc. Criminal defense is also one of my ares of expertise, having over 98% success rate in both  practice areas.  Being an immigrant myself with my own unique immigration journey, I can empathize with my clients and understand them on a deeper level than most attorneys would.. Estate planninig, family law and personal injury cases are other areas of practice that I handle. If you are looking for a group of attorneys who get it and are wiling to fight for you every step of the way, call me at BOS Legal, LLC;.

Firm: Office of Nora Daniels

45 Cherry Pl , West Newton , Massachusetts 02465

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Mediation

Firm: Lynch & Owens, P.C.

62 Derby St , Hingham , Massachusetts 02043

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

Nicole is a Senior Associate Attorney with Lynch & Owens as well as a mediator and Collaborative Attorney. Prior to joining the firm, Nicole was an associate attorney with Nasios & Associates with a primary focus on family law issues, including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, modification and contempt actions, and matters relating to the Department of Children and Families. Nicole was previously an associate attorney for a civil litigation firm in Boston, representing insurance companies in contract and tort law, as well as under the consumer protection statute. Nicole is licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.. Nicole’s additional experience includes her serving as a legal advocate with Casa Myrna Vazquez, where she provided legal assistance in the Probate and Family Court and criminal courts to victims of domestic violence. Nicole also served as a prosecutor in the West Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court under S.J.C. Rule 3:03. Prior to graduating from law school, Nicole was employed as a Victim and Witness Advocate in the Worcester County District Attorney’s Office, working in the Superior and Districts Courts.. Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts (BA), graduating from University of Rochester, and in 2012 she earned her Juris Doctorate from New England School of Law in Boston, where she achieved Dean’s List status during all semesters. She has been admitted to practice law in Massachusetts since 2012.. Nicole appears frequently in Plymouth Probate and Family Court and Norfolk Probate and Family Court, as well as the Probate and Family Courts in Bristol, Suffolk and Middlesex counties. Nicole is an active member of numerous professional affiliations including the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Plymouth County Bar Association.. Nicole is certified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to appear as appointed counsel in the Probate and Family Court and the Juvenile Courts. Nicole is a certified Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Visit her profile at .

Firm: Medley Family Law Firm PLLC

145 South Main Street, Suite 309 , Haverhill , Massachusetts 01835

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

Nichole is the Owner of Medley Family Law Firm PLLC. Nichole is a graduate of Merrimack College class of 2014 and a graduate Suffolk University Law School in Boston. Nichole is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and focuses primarily on family law matters. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and especially her three children, Brooklyn, Apollo and Kingston.

Firm: Schwartz & Plante

300 Main St Fl 2 , Worcester , Massachusetts 01608

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

For the last 13 years I have represented individuals in all aspects of family law.  Additionally, I am regularly appointed by the Justices of the Probate and Family Court to serve in the capacities of Guardian Ad Litem, Trustee, Attorney for Child (ARC Counsel), Special Master, Discovery Master , Arbitrator (for binding arbitration) and Conciliator.. The course of my representation includes Pre-nuptial agreements, contested and un-contested divorce actions, contempt actions, modification actions as well as mediations. Within the course of those actions, I have handled numerous contensted custody, child support, adoption and other family law related matters.  I have tried numerous cases and briefed and argued numerous cases before the appellate courts of Massachusetts.. Additionally, my practice includes representation of persons before the appellate courts of Massachusetts, having represented parties before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Appeals Court.. Finally, I represented students and families in education law related matters, including, disciplinary hearings, IEP and 504 meetings, and other matters involving education law.. I have participate regularly in continuing legal education seminars, and have additionally taught such seminars, including, "Introduction to Divorce" and "Year in Review" (annual review of appellate case law related to family law) and "Trial skills".  I have previously served as a Judge for the Massachusetts Bar Association Mock Trial Competition and have served previously as the Mock Trial Coach for South High in Worcester, Ma.. I am a proud graduate of the Worcester Public Schools, Worcester State University and Western New England University School of Law, where I was twice awarded the "Best Oralist" award. I was selected to participate in the national environmental moot court competition, where I was a semi-finalist.. I am a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Worcester County Bar Association, where I sit on the Probate and Family Law Committee and the Trial Skills Committee.

Firm: LaFountain & Wollman, P.C.

507 Mount Auburn Street , Watertown , Massachusetts 02472

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

I believe every client deserves a zealous advocate who cares about their case and keeps their client informed.  My primary legal practice focuses on divorce and family law, and I also accept personal injury cases and a wide variety of other civil litigation matters (lawsuits). I offer very competitive rates for an attorney with my experience.  My firm also represents people in real estate matters, landlords, business matters (including buying, selling, and creating), immigration matters, and estate planning matters.  If you or someone you know needs help with a legal issue, please contact me for a free initial consultation.  I am here to help.

Firm: Orsi, Arone, Rothenberg, Iannuzzi & Turner

160 Gould Street , Needham , Massachusetts 02494

Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Land Use & Zoning

Nicholas A. Iannuzzi, Jr., is a partner who practices in the areas of Civil Litigation, Family Law and Zoning and Permitting.. Mr. Iannuzzi graduated from Boston College in 1988 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and earned his Juris Doctorate from Suffolk University Law School in 1991. He was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1991 and was also admitted to the U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts in 1992, the California Bar in 1994, the Florida Bar in 2000, and the United States Supreme Court in 2002.. From 2001 to the present, Attorney Iannuzzi has acted as a Guardian Ad Litem at the Middlesex County Probate & Family Court. From 2000 – 2002, Mr. Iannuzzi was a member of the City of Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals. In 1991, Mr. Iannuzzi was a Research Assistant to Michael Rustad, Demystifying Punitive Damages In Products Liability Cases: A Survey Of A Quarter Of Century of Trial Verdicts (1991).. http://www.OARLawyers.com

Firm: Law Office Of Michelle S Massaro

3 Baldwin Green Common, Suite 307 , Woburn , Massachusetts 01801

Practice Areas: Adoption, Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Estate Planning, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support, Mediation

I have been practicing law for over 26 years as a family law attorney serving the North Shore and Greater Boston area (including Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk counties).. My practice is tailored to provide legal guidance to clients in all areas of family law, including Divorce (contested or uncontested), Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Modifications, Contempt Actions, Property division, Parenting Schedules and Adoption.  In addition, I also represent clients in the areas of Estate Planning including, Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Proxies and Establishment of Trusts.. I am a small boutique family law firm, that gives my clients personalized attorneys attention.  No two cases are the same, I recognize this and tailor my legal advocacy to your specific family needs.  I understand that divorce can be a confusing time and my firm will provide you with legal advice to allow you to make clear informed decision.  Clients who retain my services can expect reliable legal advice by a female attorney with over 26 years of experience.  I have a proven track record of serving clients well. Please take this opportunity to review the detailed testimonials offered by my clients at my website, .

Firm: Law Office Of Neil M. Kerstein

1212 Hancock Street , Quincy , Massachusetts 02169

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Mr. Kerstein's law practice includes the representation of individuals and all forms of entities in the areas of business law, divorce and family law, wills and estates, real estate, municipal law and zoning, criminal law, personal injury, education law and general litigation.

Firm: Cherry Tree Legal, PLLC

85 Exchange Street , Wakefield , Massachusetts 01880

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Estate Planning, Probate, Divorce & Separation

I have devoted my life to creating equity and seeking justice for all people. Since I've started practicing I have been fighting for the people of Lynn and the North Shore communities. I've been accepting court-appointed criminal defense cases since 2016 in the juvenile, district, and superior courts.. Before turning to the law, I spent 8 years advocating alongside the work of Sierra Service Project, leading community groups, and coaching club soccer. During law school, I earned a place as a lawyering fellow with the prestigious Northeastern Social Justice Project. I am a resident of Lynn, and firm believer in the potential of this City. I am passionate about achieving the best possible result for my clients. My goal is to be a voice for the voiceless and reach as many people as possible and to connect them with legal resources and the dignity they are owed.. I received a Bachelor of Science in mathematics from the University of Oregon (Go Ducks) in 2009 and earned a Juris Doctor from Northeastern University School of Law in 2015.

Firm: Law Office of Nancy M. Ignazi

78 Turnpike Rd , Ipswich , Massachusetts 01938

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

Firm: Baskin Kershner & Thorp, LLC

745 Boylston St Ste 400 , Boston , Massachusetts 02116

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Mediation

Attorney Nancy Baskin brings over twenty-five years of experience in the field of family law to her clients’ cases. She graduated from Dartmouth College cum laude in 1981 and, after spending a year working for the United States Senate, attended New York University School of Law, from which she received her J.D. in 1985. While at law school, Ms. Baskin served as a member of the editorial staff and then an editor of the New York University Law Review. She is the author of an article entitled “Widgery v. United States: Probable Acquittal,” 59 New York University Law Review 1285, 1984. After two years of practicing commercial real estate in a large law firm in Manhattan, Ms. Baskin began exclusively practicing domestic relations law in 1988, first at the premier Manhattan divorce law firm now known as Aronson, Mayefsky & Sloan, LLP for approximately five years and then, upon relocating to Boston in 1993, with a Boston domestic relations firm for five years. After practicing in the domestic relations department of a large law firm for over two years, Ms. Baskin opened her own practice in Boston in March 2001. Ms. Baskin’s firm has since grown to four attorneys, all exclusively practicing domestic relations law. She is widely regarded as a preeminent practitioner in the field of family law.. Ms. Baskin has been appointed by the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court as a Discovery Master and as a Guardian ad Litem and is a volunteer for the Probate and Family Court Lawyer for the Day program. She is trained in collaborative law, and practices both litigation and mediation. She has served as a mediator and a conciliator in divorce cases at the request of other Boston family law attorneys. Ms. Baskin is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut and is a member of the Boston Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, and Women’s Bar Association.

Firm: The Law Office of Muska Yousuf, LLC

100 Independence Drive, Suite 7 #405 , Hyannis , Massachusetts 02601

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Muska Yousuf is dedicated to family and divorce law in Massachusetts. Attorney Yousuf specializes in high-conflict cases related to:. Attorney Yousuf has experience working with the Honorable Judge Robert A. Scandurra and the Honorable Judge Arthur C. Ryley of the Barnstable County Probate and Family Court.  She has also served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Judge Jay Blitzman of the Middlesex County Juvenile Court.  Working so closely with these judges has given Attorney Yousuf an inside perspective on how judge’s think. Attorney Yousuf understands the “unspoken rules” that make a particular argument more or less likely to succeed when presented to a judge.. Attorney Yousuf has been recognized as a premier attorney committed to giving back to the community. On a weekly basis, she volunteers at the Family Law Clinic at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court.  She also serves as a member of the Family Law Answer Center, an organization started by Chief Justice Angela Ordonez’s with the goal of bringing top-notch legal advice to low-income clients.  Through the Women’s Bar Association Domestic Violence Unit, Attorney Yousuf has represented survivors of domestic violence on a pro-bono basis. Attorney Yousuf is also actively involved in local civil rights issues.  She has received the NextGen Award by the Boston Branch of NACCP for her work with BPCAT and was recently named the Amicus Committee Chair of the Boston Bar Association Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Group.  Most recently, Attorney Yousuf was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a “Woman on the Move” for her passion and commitment to the legal community.. If you need someone with the experience, creativity and determination to achieve a positive result in your family law dispute, please schedule a consultation with Attorney Yousuf today.

Firm: By appointment only:

45 Dan Road , Canton , Massachusetts 02021

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

As a divorced, single mother, I have the utmost empathy for families going through the strenuous process of probate and family court proceedings. My practice was founded on the goal to assist both men and women through the probate and family court, including divorce, post divorce modifications and contempt actions such as custody, support proceedings and non-payment of alimony.. I have experience working with women and children who were physically or sexually abused. Often victims of domestic violence want an attorney who "just gets it," and it has been my experience than many do not "get it" nor do they feel comfortable representing or relating to clients with a domestic violence component to the case.. My clients will always be encouraged to share their thoughts, fears and goals with me throughout the representation. I strive to offer affordable legal services; as a single mother, I am sensitive to the financial strain of parents when navigating the probate and family law arena. Often, clients cannot quailify for reduced legal services through various bar associations based on their incomes; however, I work with lower middle income and low income clients on a sliding scale fee or flat fee basis and make the dream of retaining a lawyer a reality.. I help families of all kinds (single, married,  same-sex marriage, divorced, separated, etc.) in drafting wills, living wills, health care proxy, power of attorney and or by creating trust accounts for their children, grandchildren or partners in the event of incapacitation or death. Often, couples wait until divorce proceedings begin to consider wills, and the family law attorney has to recommend another lawyer; I can assist you and your family the entire way.. In addition to court representation, I offer family law mediation services for matters from divorce to contested custody matters. Not all legal matters have to be resolved in a courtroom; the parties know themselves far more than a judge or attorney ever will. It is empowering to watch parties work through their issues and come to an agreement with the assistance of a patient, effective mediator.. For families or attorneys in need of a guardian ad litem, also known as a GAL, I am qualified to serve as a GAL in cases regarding family law matters. I provide thorough, detailed reports in a timely fashion.. Though born and raised in the South, I attended undergrad at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA and graduated in 2004. I returned to Massachusetts in 2011 for law school at Northeastern University School of Law. I now call Massachusetts my home.

Firm: Law Offices of Lamb and Lamb, P.C.

26 Lynde Street. , Salem , Massachusetts 01970

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Attorney Monique Boucher Lamb is dedicated to providing comprehensive family law and bankruptcy law representation for individuals throughout the North Shore of Massachusetts. Born and raised in the North Shore, Ms. Lamb has built strong working relationships with fellow lawyers and the local courts, which help her to more effectively protect your rights.

Firm: Valley Mediation

71 King Street , Northampton , Massachusetts 01060

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

Firm: Law and Mediation Office of Oran E. Kaufman

417 West Street , Amherst , Massachusetts 01002

Practice Areas: Mediation, Guardianship, Family, Alimony, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Uncontested Divorce

In 1994, I founded Amherst Mediation Services. My decision to offer mediation as an alternative to the traditional litigation system stemmed from my years of experience in the Probate and Family Court and in particular my concern that in many ways the court system was not the most efficient and best equipped system for handling family crisis such as divorce. Mediation offers participants more control over their own destiny and works to increase rather than discourage communication. Mediation is also far cheaper and often far quicker than traditional litigation. However, mediation is not appropriate in every situation. I continue to provide my clients with legal services. In my capacity as an attorney I provide services which are professional, courteous and sensitive to my clients' financial needs, emotional needs and family situation.. In my ongoing effort to provide my clients with the widest range possible of solutions that meets their needs, in 2004 began offering collaborative law as yet another alternative approach to resolving divorces and other domestic relations issues. In the collaborative law model, I represent my clients just as I would in the traditional litigation approach. The primary difference however is that both lawyers and both clients sign a contract that the matter will be handled without resorting to the courts to resolve disputes. If a client decides to utilize the courts during the divorce process, both attorneys must withdraw and both clients need to retain new attorneys.. I now focus my practice almost exclusivley on helping clients through mediation.  I offer services througout Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin, Berkshire and Worcester counties including such towns as Amherst. Northampton. Springfield, Pittsfield and Worcester.