East Boston, Massachusetts Divorce Lawyers

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Ismail Mohammed
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 14 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...
Gabriel Cheong
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 11 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.
Jeffrey A. Soilson
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 21 years experience
(617) 542-5542 One Beacon Street
 Boston, MA 02108
Divorce and Family
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
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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) (President-Elect of the MA-AAML), and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Mr. Soilson brings more than 20 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...
Howard Lewis
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience
8 Faneuil Hall
 Boston, MA 02109
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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
Mildred N Phillips
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 20 years experience
(617) 624-3800 Ten Post Office Square
8th floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce, Consumer, Family and Immigration
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, immigration and naturalization law. 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.
Steven Charles Goldwyn
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney with 26 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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Christopher DiBella
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 14 years experience
(617) 870-0907 8 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 3rd Floor
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, DUI and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Everyone deserves committed legal representation, and Attorney Christopher DiBella has dedicated his legal career to exceeding clients' expectations in every case. The first of his family to attend college, he proceeded to graduate from law school with honors. Since opening DiBella Law Offices, P.C. in 2004, he has earned numerous awards. He was named a Massachusetts Super Lawyer from 2011 through 2017, and has been awarded "Top 40 Under 40" by the National Trial Lawyers Association. He also has been named "Rising Star" by Boston Magazine – an honor achieved by no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the...
David Kiley Wilkinson
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 15 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...
Marcia J. Mavrides
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 35 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...
David Feldman
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 41 years experience
(617) 227-0290 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1100
 Boston, MA 02108
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Suffolk University Law School
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Practice limited to divorce, family law and divorce mediation.
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Massachusetts Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience

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Joshua D. Brabant
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Massachusetts Divorce Lawyer with 11 years experience

Massachusetts School of LawMassachusetts
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Steven E. Altman
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney with 26 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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Edward Krippendorf
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 16 years experience
(617) 523-3500 2 Center Plz
#620
 Boston, MA 02108
Free ConsultationDivorce, Criminal, Domestic Violence and Family
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Robert DiLibero
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 38 years experience
500 Commercial Street
 Boston, MA 02109
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
New England Law | Boston
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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...
Bart Peter Simonian
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Lawyer with 25 years experience
(800) 481-6199 689 Massachusetts Avenue
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Free ConsultationDivorce, Bankruptcy, Family and Juvenile
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Samuel W. Fern
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Canton, MA Divorce Attorney with 23 years experience
(800) 525-6386 793 Washington St
 Canton, MA 02021
Free ConsultationDivorce, Construction, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Suffolk University Law School
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Robert Setterbo
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 9 years experience
(617) 795-3611 2 Oliver Street
Suite 302A
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Juvenile
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...
Jill MacDonald
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 7 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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David Altman
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Lawyer with 19 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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Cynthia Theresa Runge, Of Counsel
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 27 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...
Daniel C. Roache
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 33 years experience
(617) 778-1000 529 Main St
#128
 Boston, MA 02129
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
Boston University School of Law
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Massachusetts Divorce Attorney with 27 years experience

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Barbara Drury
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 15 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.
Steven Eric Gurdin
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 24 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.
Jeffrey Karp
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 25 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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David A. Barrett
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 12 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...
Brandy Bustamante
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 4 years experience
(617) 642-3787 27 School Street, Suite 500
 Boston, MA 02108
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Suffolk University Law School
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Kelly Ann Feeley
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Boston, MA Divorce Lawyer with 24 years experience
(617) 227-7222 100 State Street, Suite 900
 Boston, MA 02109
Divorce, Family and Probate
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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.
Sean Alexander Doherty
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Somerville, MA Divorce Attorney with 24 years experience
(877) 284-3529 5 Middlesex Ave, Suite 400, 4th Floor
 Somerville, MA 02145
Divorce, Criminal, Family and Juvenile
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I have represented thousands of clients in my decades as a trial attorney. I am here to zealously advocate for you whatever your legal need might be.
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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Kevin V. Daley
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Cambridge, MA Divorce Attorney with 25 years experience
(617) 492-0100 130 Bishop Allen Dr
 Cambridge, MA 02139
Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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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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George Papachristos
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Milton, MA Divorce Attorney with 13 years experience
(617) 328-7100 500 Granite Ave
#6
 Milton, MA 02186
Divorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Criminal and Family
Massachusetts School of Law and Suffolk University Law School
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Rich Mucci
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Winchester, MA Divorce Attorney with 13 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.
Erin Whelan Pennock
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Belmont, MA Divorce Attorney with 11 years experience
(617) 489-2288 83 Leonard Street
Suite 6
 Belmont, MA 02478
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
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Attorney Erin Whelan Pennock is an experienced attorney who has a wide range of experience in matters relating to family law and alternative dispute resolution. Attorney Pennock focuses her practice primarily in the areas of family law, specifically divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, post-divorce matters involving child custody, visitation, child support, retirement division and alimony. Clients appreciate her compassion and ability to connect with them during a difficult time. Attorney Pennock works with her clients and opposing counsel to create creative solutions to the complicated situations that can arise in the midst of a divorce or child-related dispute. She devotes...
Phil A. Taylor
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Stoneham, MA Divorce Lawyer with 15 years experience
(781) 438-7100 2 Main Street, Suite 325
 Stoneham, MA 02180
Free ConsultationDivorce, Business, Collections and Family
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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.
Christopher J Finn
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Saugus, MA Divorce Attorney
(781) 484-1066 539 Lincoln Avenue
 Saugus, MA 01906
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury
Suffolk University Law School
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Raised in Saugus, Massachusetts, on Boston’s north shore, Attorney Christopher J. Finn is proud to have established his law office in the town in which he grew up. Chris received his J.D., cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School located in downtown Boston, with a Business Law and Financial Services Concentration with Distinction. He served on the Editorial Board of his law school’s Transnational Law Review and has won an award for his outstanding oral advocacy. Chris has appeared and successfully argued motions and trials in the District, Superior and Probate and Family Courts of the Commonwealth...
Diane M Shields
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Quincy, MA Divorce Attorney with 31 years experience
(617) 773-5755 21 Mayor Thomas J. McGrath Highway
Suite 501
 Quincy, MA 02169
Free ConsultationDivorce, Family and Personal Injury
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Diane M. Shields founded her law practice in 1987. She believes that each of her clients deserves her personal attention and dedication to their case. Strong and effective advocacy is Attorney Shields’ paramount commitment to her clients. During the last 24 years, she has achieved successful outcomes for her clients during the litigation of their cases. Diane Shields’ experience includes motion hearings, settlement conferences, trial preparation, depositions, civil trials and jury trials. Diane Shields prides herself on always being available to answer questions and to address the concerns of her clients on their cases. She has earned a reputation...
Elizabeth L. Comproni
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Boston, MA Divorce Attorney with 27 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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Brett Hans Little
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Winchester, MA Divorce Attorney with 23 years experience
(617) 717-8966 10 Sheffield Road
 Winchester, MA 01890
Free ConsultationDivorce, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Brooklyn Law School
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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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