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Howard Lewis
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 24 years experience
8 Faneuil Hall
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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Howard Lewis is a nationally recognized trial attorney that has successfully litigated and brought to verdict over 100 jury trials and over 200 bench trials. Throughout the last two decades of his career, Howard Lewis has represented parties in local and state courts throughout the United States. He believes in personal service and commitment to clients and strives each day to make that a priority. *Voted top divorce attorney in Northeast 2011- 2015 by Arrive Magazine, Superb Rating of 10.0 by Avvo 2011 -2016, and SuperLawyer 2013 -2016. Website: http://HowardLewisLaw.com
(508) 370-3400 411 Union Avenue
 Framingham, MA 01702
Gabriel Cheong
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 10 years experience
(617) 273-5110 60 State Street
Suite 700
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Northeastern University School of Law
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I opened my boutique law firm focusing on divorce and family law, wills and trusts, and estate planning in an effort to help Boston area residents navigate the challenges that life throws at them. I'm an advocate for civil divorces and for lifetime planning. With my office located in Quincy, MA, I help clients in the Boston Metro area, primarily in Suffolk County, Middlesex County and Norfolk County Massachusetts.
(617) 209-2230 75 Second Avenue
Suite 605
 Needham, MA 02494
(617) 250-8236 859 Willard Street
Suite 400
 Quincy, MA 02169
David Feldman
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 40 years experience
(617) 227-0290 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1100
 Boston, MA 02108
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Practice limited to divorce, family law and divorce mediation.
Ismail Mohammed
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 13 years experience
(617) 532-1911 Suite 302
 Boston, MA 02110
Divorce, Criminal, Family and Immigration
Massachusetts School of Law
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Ismail Mohammed founded The Law Office of Ismail Mohammed in 2004 to offer legal services in the field of criminal defense and immigration in Boston, Massachusetts having earned his Juris Doctor degree from Massachusetts School of Law at Andover in 2000. It was from there that he became a bar advocate with the Middlesex Defense attorneys since 2005 representing mainly indigent clients. At the Law Office of Ismail Mohammed, we are passionate about representing all clients in criminal defense and immigration cases. We help families, individuals and companies with visa applications, green card applications, citizenship/naturalization and cancellation from deportation/removal...
David C Newton Esq.
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 8 years experience
(617) 449-7441 71 Commercial St.
#57
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Boston University School of Law
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The Newton Law Firm and attorney David C. Newton are proud to serve Greater Boston and the Boston's North Shore, offering a variety of legal services to help his clients and protect their rights. Description I served in the U.S. Marine Corps for five years. After serving honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, I graduated magna cum laude from State University of New York College at Brockport with a B.S. in Business and Economics. I then continued on to obtain my law degree cum laude from Boston University School of Law. After obtaining my law degree I worked as an associate at Goodwin...
(978) 995-2014 102 Bridge Road
Suite 2B
 Salisbury, MA 01952
Marcia J. Mavrides
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 33 years experience
(617) 723-9900 160 State Street
6th Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce and Family
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Marcia Mavrides has been a family law attorney for over 30 years. She has offices in Quincy and Boston. Her areas of practice include divorce, separation, custody, visitation/parenting plans, child support/college expenses, alimony, income attribution, asset division, parental relocation, paternity, grandparents rights, guardianships, modifications, contempt proceedings, restraining orders and mediation. She owes her success to her ability to work closely with each client, helping them toward a comprehensive and clear understanding of the legal process and its impact on their lives. Her goal is to work toward a fair resolution that provides clarity and predictability for her clients long after...
21 McGrath Highway
Suite 402
 Quincy, MA 02169
Mildred N Phillips
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(617) 624-3800 Ten Post Office Square
8th floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce, Consumer, Family and Social Security Disability
Suffolk University Law School
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General practice law office advising and representing consumers and businesses on general civil matters including consumer protection, family law, Social Security disability claims, tax audits and collections. At my office, you will be treated as a person and not as a case. You will be heard no matter how big or how small your case is. I personally handle every case that I agree to work on.
David Kiley Wilkinson
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 14 years experience
(617) 795-3611 2 Oliver Street, Suite 302A
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce and Family
California Western School of Law
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David K.Wilkinson is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and started his education when he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, one of the highest ranked undergraduate business schools in the United States. He was awarded membership to the National Dean’s List. David received his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law School and graduated in the top one-third of his class. Co-founder of Wilkinson & Finkbeiner, David practices family law for the firm, handling all facets of the practice area, from straightforward negotiation...
(508) 316-9720 555 Pleasant Street
Suite 2A
 New Bedford, MA 02740
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Daniel C. Roache
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney. 31 years experience
(617) 577-0220 189 Cambridge Street
 Cambridge, MA 02141
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Boston University School of Law
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Robert DiLibero
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 37 years experience
500 Commercial Street
 Boston, MA 02109
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Massachusetts Probate Attorney and Family Law Lawyer: Robert DiLibero was raised in Providence, Rhode Island, before moving to Massachusetts to attend Boston University. As a child of the 60's, his academic path took a circuitous route with a year off to serve as a VISTA Volunteer on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota, followed by nearly four years of service with the United States Army Security Agency with assignments to Bad Aibling, Germany, the National Security Agency, Cu Chi, Vietnam and Two Rock Ranch Station in Petaluma, California. He received a B.S. in English from Boston University after his military...
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Samuel W. Fern
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 22 years experience
(800) 525-6386 1 International Pl
18th Floor
 Boston, MA 02110
Free ConsultationDivorce, Construction, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Suffolk University Law School
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Julie Lamkin
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 7 years experience
(888) 367-2900 1 International Pl
18th Floor
 Boston, MA 02110
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
Massachusetts School of Law
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Robert Setterbo
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 8 years experience
(617) 795-3611 2 Oliver Street
Suite 302A
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce and Family
University of San Diego School of Law
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Robert Bradley Setterbo II, Esq.’s practice has focused on Family Law and Domestic Relations cases for approximately 7 years in Boston and New Bedford, MA. serving the counties of Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Essex, Middlesex, Worcester, Norfolk, and Barnstable. He has successfully handled Divorces, Child Custody, Visitation, Division of Assets and Debt, Spousal Support (alimony), Child Support, Relocations, Grandparent Visitation, Restraining Orders, and many other issues. Robert has personally handled dozens of cases from intake, through law and motion, hearings and requests for temporary orders, short trials and long trials, post-judgment modification motions and requests for relief. He has the...
(508) 316-9720 555 Pleasant Street
Suite 2A
 New Bedford, MA 02740
Jeffrey A. Soilson
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 19 years experience
(617) 542-5542 One Beacon Street
 Boston, MA 02108
Divorce and Family
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Jeffrey A. Soilson specializes in large-asset divorce and high-conflict custody cases. As a partner at Fitch, a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Mr. Soilson brings more than 19 years of experience to his cases. Whether litigating a child custody battle and issues over alimony, or mediating a divorce and allocating child-related college expenses, Mr. Soilson is committed to helping people resolve their family matters in a cost-effective, child-centric and dignified manner. For his hard work, Mr. Soilson has earned an Avvo “Superb” rating;...
(617) 542-5542 110 Cedar Street
Suite 250
 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Elizabeth L. Comproni
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 26 years experience
(617) 471-8500 50 Redfield St
#206
 Boston, MA 02122
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Cynthia Theresa Runge, Of Counsel
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 26 years experience
(617) 399-8751 171 Milk Street
Suite 400
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Whittier Law School
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Cynthia began her legal practice in small law firms where she gained experience in real estate, landlord/tenant and worker's compensation law. She has also been involved in intellectual property matters for several area non-profits including a local museum library. From 2007-2010, Cynthia served as the Coordinator of Court & Divorce Mediation Services at Community Dispute Settlement Center in Cambridge. Since that time, Cynthia's primary focus has been on family law, divorce mediation and juvenile law (care & protection/children requiring assistance matters). Cynthia's objective is to provide compassionate, realistic, and thorough legal representation so her clients transition into the...
Jeffrey Karp
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 24 years experience
(617) 621-7177 One Post Office Square
Suite 3600
 Boston, MA 02109-3600
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
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Jill MacDonald
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney. 6 years experience
(617) 778-1000 529 Main St
#128
 Boston, MA 02129
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Barbara Drury
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(617) 542-5542 One Beacon Street
 Boston, MA 02108
Divorce and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Barbara L. Drury is a family law and divorce attorney with over 10 years of experience. Ms. Drury has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in the “Massachusetts Super Lawyers” for the last 6 years.
(617) 542-5542 110 Cedar Street
Suite 250
 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
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 Providence, RI 02903
Steven Eric Gurdin
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 23 years experience
(617) 542-5542 1 Beacon Street
 Boston, MA 02108
Divorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Mr. Gurdin handles all types of family law cases and has over 20 years of legal experience. Mr. Gurdin has been recognized multiple times by Super Lawyers and has the highest ranking on the Martindale-Hubble Law Directory.
(617) 542-5542 110 Cedar Street
Suite 250
 Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
(401) 521-6500 56 Pine Street
 Providence, RI 02903
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Richard C. Hyman
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Hyde Park, MA Divorce Attorney. 32 years experience
(617) 361-5310 1259 Hyde Park Avenue
Suite 128
 Hyde Park, MA 02136
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
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Attorney Richard C. Hyman has over thirty years experience assisting clients in need of legal assistance. His focus of practice is in the areas of personal injury (car accidents, slip and fall accidents), workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and bankruptcy filings (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13).
David A. Barrett
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer. 11 years experience
(781) 738-4825 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace
Third Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce, Business and Construction
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David A. Barrett is a Massachusetts civil litigation attorney with significant online legal marketing expertise and he boasts The World’s Largest LinkedIn Lawyer Network. Attorney Barrett’s blog “The LinkedIn Lawyer” has been featured by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and the ABA Journal, and he presents on the topic for groups such as the Massachusetts Bar Association. In addition to building an online network of over fourteen million professionals and over two thousand attorneys, Attorney Barrett is a pragmatic problem solver and a careful attorney who has aggressively represented clients in business...
Peter Cole
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Allston, MA Divorce Attorney.
(857) 559-1007 183 Harvard Ave., Suite 2A
 Allston, MA 02134
Divorce, Criminal, Employment and Immigration
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Stanley Helinski
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney.
(617) 314-7801 One McKinley Square
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce, Appeals, Domestic Violence and Family
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Marcia J. Mavrides Esq.
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer.
(617) 723-9900 160 State Street
 Boston, MA 02109
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Bart Peter Simonian
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Lawyer. 24 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Juvenile
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David Altman
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Lawyer. 18 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Juvenile and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Steven Charles Goldwyn
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney. 25 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts
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Lauren Popovitch
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney.
(617) 863-7847 2294 Massachusetts Avenue 2nd Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02140
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Albany Law School
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Popovitch Law LLC practices Divorce and Family Law at the highest level of skill, knowledge, and experience. Lauren Popovitch is a premier Boston Divorce and Family Lawyer with a reputation for excellence and a strong record of success. Lauren Popovitch is committed to achieving the best outcome for you and your family.
(617) 863-7847 680 Worcester Road
 Framingham, MA 01702
Steven E. Altman
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney. 25 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationDivorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
Suffolk University Law School
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Nicholas J. LaFountain
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Watertown, MA Divorce Lawyer. 12 years experience
(617) 926-8944 507 Mt. Auburn Street
 Watertown, MA 02472
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family, Landlord Tenant and Personal Injury
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
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Wyckoff Nissenbaum
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Somerville, MA Divorce Attorney.
(617) 410-6467 775 Broadway
 Somerville, MA 02144
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
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The Law Office of Wyckoff Nissenbaum concentrates in Divorce and Family Law matters. Contact Wyckoff Nissenbaum to discuss your case specific situation.
Scott D Kuhn
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney.
(617) 876-6780 149 Cambridge St. 1st Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02141
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business and Criminal
Massachusetts School of Law
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From Engineer to Business Manager to Entrepreneur to Technology Director and now Lawyer. Whatever your profession -- Whatever your situation -- I can understand and relate. Your first visit with me is free, so don't hesitate to call me to set up an appointment.
(413) 335-6274 Damon Rd
 Northampton, MA 01060
Kevin V. Daley
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney. 24 years experience
(617) 492-0100 130 Bishop Allen Dr
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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Karen Van Kooy
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Brookline, MA Divorce Attorney. 17 years experience
(617) 277-3774 1318 Beacon Street
Suite 19
 Brookline, MA 02446
Divorce
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Laurie Israel
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Brookline, MA Divorce Lawyer.
(617) 277-3774 1318 Beacon Street
Suite 19
 Brookline, MA 02446
Divorce
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Sabrina R. Bohun
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Lawyer.
(781) 540-1264 2 Canal Park
5th Floor
 Cambridge, MA 02141
Divorce
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Rich Mucci
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Winchester, MA Divorce Attorney. 12 years experience
(781) 729-3999 63 Shore Rd
#23
 Winchester, MA 01890
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Construction and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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My full-service law practice has assisted individuals and companies satisfy their personal and professional objectives through cost-efficient negotiation and litigation results. I have an expertise in the fields of business, construction, employment, real estate, personal injury law and criminal defense. I am a trial attorney skilled in both civil and criminal matters. I have successfully tried numerous cases, both to juries and to the bench. I provide a one-stop shop to residents of Boston and the surrounding areas. I have the skill and experience of a big Boston lawyer at suburban prices.
Jonathan R Eaton Esq.
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Saugus, MA Divorce Attorney. 6 years experience
(978) 300-0946 539 Lincoln Avenue
 Saugus, MA 01906
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Attorney Jonathan R. Eaton focuses his practice on family law, serving clients in the areas of divorce law, child custody & visitation disputes, modifications of existing judgments in the Probate & Family Courts, drafting and negotiating prenuptial agreements, and guardianships & conservatorships. Attorney Eaton has successfully litgated cases in the Probate & Family Courts in Middlesex county, Essex county, Suffolk county, Worcester county, Plymouth county, Norfolk county, and Bristol county, as well as successfully arguing in front of the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Jonathan is able to advocate for his clients involved in litigation as well as a collaborative...
Phil A. Taylor
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Stoneham, MA Divorce Lawyer. 14 years experience
(781) 438-7100 2 Main Street, Suite 325
 Stoneham, MA 02180
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If a person wishes to terminate his or her marriage, he or she may file for a divorce. In a divorce proceeding, the court will terminate the marriage and determine the rights and responsibilities of the divorcing parties regarding child custody, child visitation, child support and spousal support (alimony). The court will also redistribute marital assets.

Depending on where you reside and where your assets are, the division of property can be a very simple or very complex process. Disputes often arise during this phase of a divorce if the two parties disagree as to who should receive which assets or property.

Finding a divorce lawyer who is experienced and reliable can reduce your stress and help you make the best choices possible. A good divorce lawyer should be a problem solver who is skilled at negotiation and possesses a solid trial background. If both parties are open to alternative dispute resolution, such as arbitration or mediation, finding a lawyer experienced in collaborative divorce or divorce mediation would be beneficial.

Divorce lawyers also handle child custody issues, including multi-state and international child custody situations. Some divorce lawyers may be certified by their states as being family law specialists. Certification often requires that a lawyer meet certain experience and educational criteria.

Legal Custody: A parent with legal custody has the right to decide on the child's upbringing, education, and medical care. A court may grant legal custody to one parent (sole legal custody) or both parents (joint legal custody).

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