Family Law Lawyers in Massachusetts
NearLawyers lists 3 family law lawyers with offices in Massachusetts in Marlborough, NewBedford and Peabody. Compare profiles and office locations below, then contact the lawyer directly.
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Family Law lawyers in Marlborough
Family Law lawyers in NewBedford
Family Law lawyers in Peabody
What does a family law lawyer do?
Family lawyers handle divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, adoption, prenuptial agreements and protective orders. They negotiate settlements, prepare parenting plans and represent clients in family court when the parties cannot agree.
Before you hire a family law lawyer in Massachusetts
- Confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing with the Massachusetts state bar.
- Ask how long they have handled family law matters and how often they go to court.
- Ask how fees work: hourly, flat fee or contingency, and what costs are extra.
- Ask who will handle your case day to day and how you will get updates.
- Get the fee agreement in writing before any work begins.
Other practice areas in Massachusetts
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Family Law lawyers in other states
Texas 9Minnesota 9Oklahoma 9South Carolina 9Michigan 8Florida 7Pennsylvania 7Ohio 7Georgia 7New York 6Illinois 6Nebraska 6Louisiana 6Alabama 5California 5North Carolina 5Delaware 5Maine 5Missouri 5Montana 5
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