Family Law

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Family Law

This information page addresses general issues that arise in family law disputes. Every case is unique. It is your life. You deserve an attorney that will fight for what you decide is best for you.

Litigating a divorce is a complex matter both legally and personally. You need to work with an attorney you trust, who will guide you through the process, give you advice, consider your needs, and get the best results.

Attorney Blair will guide you through the process to assess your rights, responsibilities, and chances of success on the most common issues: custody, a suitable parenting plan, child support, college contribution, alimony, asset division, allocation of debt. She focuses on what is most important to you.

Most divorces result in negotiated settlements that are reviewed by the Court. However, there are times when an agreement cannot be reached. Attorney Blair is always ready to represent your interest at all stages including trial.

If you need to enforce the terms of a judgment, for payment of child support, college, reimbursement of expenses you incurred for the children, you can file a Complaint for Contempt seeking relief from the Court. You can be reimbursed your attorney’s fees and any lost time from work if you prevail.

If you want to change the terms of your Judgment you can only do so if you have the agreement of the other party to the agreement or you can prove a substantial and material change in circumstances since signing the agreement. If you are trying to change custody you must also prove that what you are seeking is in the best interest of the children.

If you share custody but want to relocate out of state for economic or other reasons you need to seek the agreement of the other parent, or, a judgment from the Probate and Family Court permitting removal. This is not a simple process. You need to know what factors a Court will consider in reaching a decision, and, whether you are likely to succeed. You deserve competent counsel to provide you with an honest assessment as to whether you can meet the legal standard for removal. If you do, you need an attorney to see it through to obtain the judgment.