I advocate for clients from filing to settlement or trial. I actively negotiating for settlement as well as prepare for trial if necessary. My experience includes long and short-term marriages, same-sex couples, amicable and high-conflict cases and domestic violence cases.

13 years

I advocate for those who seek to be guardians to ensure the well-being of a child or an adult. I also assist guardians in meeting court requirements for annual reports and reviews of guardianships.

12 years

Aside from divorces that involve issues of child custody, I handle initial custody determinations in paternity/unmarried cases. I also pursue or defend modifications of existing court orders.

13 years

Appealing cases that originated in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court. I am both realistic and cautious in advising a client to undertake an appeal. I was recently successful in an appeal with the Massachusetts Appeals Court.

11 years