Suffolk County, MA Child Custody Lawyers

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Child Custody Lawyers in Suffolk County, MA

Child custody lawyers represent parents in establishing physical and legal custody arrangements, parenting time, and visitation schedules. They advocate for the child’s best interests, draft parenting plans, negotiate agreements or mediate disputes, and present evidence in family court. When circumstances change, these attorneys seek modifications or enforcement of custody orders.

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Employment & Labor, Guardianship

Review: "im am currently involved in a highly contested case on custody of my son in middlesex family court. Howard is very professional. gets to the point , and knows his stuff!"

Rating: 6.5

Review: "Christina was part of my team in court in during the motion for temporary child support and although I hadn't met her before that day she studied all the facts of my case. From our special needs daughter to our age college son, to what the stickin..."

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 9 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 6.1

Review: "When I started the process of getting a divorce, I wanted a lawyer who would both advocate for me and also keep the proceedings as civil and compassionate as possible. I am so glad that I found Joyce. From the first meeting She was honest and clea..."

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption and more

Rating: 10

Review: "I have taught my children that the single most important decision they will make in their lifetime will be their choice of spouse. Unfortunately, I did not get it right. Thankfully, there are attorney's like Patrice Morse to put your life back tog..."

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Probate and more

Rating: 6.7

Review: "Justin was great my greedy wife was seeking an increase in support when our youngest graduated college, he counter sued for less and judge agreed with him! Great lawyer and knew everyone at the court. Use him he is awesome. Happy Client unhappy Ex "

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Child Support

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Bio: Attorney Jordan A. Phelps joined The Law Office of Kathleen P. Ryder in 2012 before becoming a partner of the firm, subsequently renamed to Ryder & Phelps, P.C in 2017. Attorney Phelps graduated from Merrimack College with honors in 2008 as well a...

Rating: 9.3

Call for a consultation(978) 297-8957

Jordan Phelps's Website

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Navigating the waters of the Probate and Family Court can be difficult. Call us we can help.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(508) 556-6599

David L. Callahan's Website

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Aggressive Representation, Quality Client Service, & Exceptional Results.

Rating: 8.7

Call for a consultation(508) 682-4372

Review: "Lisa and her team were phenomenal. They helped me navigate my case, handled my case with such good care, and supported me at each step of the process. I am so grateful for the work they did on my behalf. I would highly recommend this firm to anyon..."

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family, Divorce & Separation and more

Rating: 9.2

Review: "Melissa is calm, supportive, and totally transparent with financial dealings. I'd met with several attorneys before choosing her, and though they all seemed ready to "fight" on my behalf, she was the only one who answered emails and questions imme..."

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Personal Injury and more

Rating: 10

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Alimony and more

Experienced & Highly Skilled Advocate. Choose the right lawyer the first time!

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(781) 810-4933

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Review: "David guided me through a yearlong process of mediating a divorce settlement. He was a steady presence through a turbulent year, and an unswerving advocate. He helped me understand the complex legal issues that affected my family, and helped me se..."

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Rating: 9.4

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 19 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody

Review: "She worked hard to keep me and my family informed with the case. She is very diligent and knowledgeable. Very compassionate and understanding and someone who knows her stuff very well."

Rating: 7.4

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support and more

Bio: Robert Bradley Setterbo II, Esq.’s practice has focused on Family Law and Domestic Relations cases for approximately 8 years. He is an attorney with the firm Wilkinson & Finkbeiner LLP, with offices in Hingham, Boston and New Bedford, MA and servi...

Rating: 7.8

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce and more

Bio: Jaye L. Samuels, Esq. was born and raised in the New Jersey suburbs of Manhattan but moved to New England to attend college in 2002 and completd her BA in Political Science from the University of Vermont in 2006. In 2008, Jaye enrolled in the Nort...

Rating: 9.4

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Family and more

Bio: A seasoned trial attorney, Kristine brings nearly 20 years of family law and probate litigation experience to Wilchins Cosentino & Novins LLP. She zealously advocates for clients in matters involving divorce, custody, child support, modifications,...

Rating: 10

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Bio: Jennifer Silva is the senior associate at Mavrides Law. Her practice focuses on divorce, paternity, child custody and support including the removal of children from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, modification, contempt, and appellate practice....

Rating: 9.8

Review: "An attorney with great professional abilities, thorough, responsive and genuinely interested in resolving her client's problems (as she did in my case, after going through five other attorneys in four years). Attorney Amy Huff Harris is my hero!"

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Suffolk County Child Custody Attorney

Child Custody Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials and more

Rating: 7.7