Divorce and Family Law

Massachusetts Divorce Lawyers
Family Law • Child Support • Litigation • Domestic Relations 

Guiding Principles

Our Massachusetts divorce lawyers know that a “typical” divorce does not exist. Each divorce is different, because the facts of each case are different. We approach each divorce case with a fresh perspective, listening to our clients with care, and helping them identify the real issues that have led them to our office. We work with mediators, when appropriate, to resolve disagreements about matters such as custody, support, and division of assets. We also will litigate any issue that arises, if other methods are unsuccessful. We do what it takes to provide clients with the best outcome possible in their particular circumstances. For a compassionate and experienced divorce lawyer, contact the law office of Goodman & Shapiro.

Divorce Law Services

Our Massachusetts divorce lawyers provide comprehensive legal services for all matters related to divorce, including: 

Modification of Orders

We draft petitions to request modification of any court-mandated agreement regarding custody, visitation, and support. For example, if an ex-spouse moves from the area because of a new job, he or she might need to petition to modify a visitation agreement. If an ex-spouse loses his or her job, a modification of a child support order might be necessary. Alternatively, if additional assets appear after a property settlement is finalized; a modification of order will be needed to have the assets recalculated.

Contempt of Court Proceedings

We will file the documents required to begin contempt proceedings when an ex-spouse fails to abide by a court order. For example, if required child support is not paid, a contempt order can be instituted to enforce compliance. Most issues that arise during divorce proceedings are enforceable by a contempt order, including custody, visitation, support, and property division.

To speak with an experienced Massachusetts divorce lawyer, contact us.

Providing small-firm personal service with long term legal experience.

Goodman & Shapiro, L.L.C.
3 Allied Drive, Suite 120
Dedham, MA  02026-6148

Local: (781) 251-9800
Toll Free: (877) 241-1600

Our boutique law firm provides comprehensive legal services in the areas of condominium law, real estate, civil litigation, family law and divorce. Our Massachusetts real estate attorneys serve the greater Boston area, including the South Shore and North Shore counties of Norfolk County, Bristol County, and Plymouth County; and the towns of Dedham, Quincy, Braintree, Newton, Wellesley, Needham, Westwood, Canton, Stoughton, Brookline, Norwood; as well as the area of Cape Cod and the islands of Nantucket and Marthas Vineyard.

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