Divorce

Skilled Massachusetts Divorce Attorney

When facing divorce, it is the rare couple that can reach an amicable agreement on all areas of the separation, including child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony) and division of marital property. Far more commonly, divorcing couples have some areas of agreement and some areas of disagreement — and the resolution requires negotiation or litigation.

At the Studley Law Offices, we provide skilled legal representation for individuals during divorce. Family lawyer John E. Studley Jr. has more than 20 years of legal experience, allowing him to effectively resolve even challenging disputes. He's handled cases in which millions of dollars were at stake and cases in which the well-being of children was at stake.

Contact our office today to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your divorce case.

Preparing Your Case to Win

From the outset, we prepare to obtain your best interests. We use advanced technology to make sophisticated, clear presentations to the Court. When appropriate, we work with a variety of outside experts, including business appraisers, real estate appraisers, forensic accountants, economists and actuaries. From the earliest stages of your divorce, we will begin developing your strongest arguments.

"I'm a trial lawyer. That's what I do. There is no advantage in waiting to prepare your case until after a negotiation. If the other side won't settle, we are prepared at the outset to try the case. This strategic philosophy greatly enhances your ability to obtain a positive outcome."

We handle all issues related to divorce and legal separation, including:

Division of Assets: We can handle simple and complex divorce cases, including cases where the couple owns extensive tangible assets, businesses, mixed-use business and investment properties. We carefully review the marital estate when addressing property division concerns, to ensure that assets that should not be considered marital property are excluded.

Spousal Support: Even when parties have not been married for a long time, and both parties work outside the home, the court may order spousal support. Alimony is awarded based on disparities of income and financial need. Don't assume you cannot receive support, or that you won't be obligated to pay support. We can help you understand your rights and potential responsibilities.

Child Custody and Child Support: When children are involved in a divorce, parents will have to resolve issues regarding child custody and child support. We pursue our clients' goals while keeping our eyes firmly on the best interests of the child. In addition to representing parents during initial divorce proceedings, we handle post-divorce matters, including child removal, when a custodial parent wants to move out of state, and modifications of existing orders.

If you're facing a fight in the courtroom regarding divorce or dissolution of marriage, you need a competent and aggressive attorney who gets results. Contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation.