Helping You and Your Family Navigate Through the Difficulties of Divorce
For most people, divorce introduces a major change in the family dynamic. It is always an upsetting and often traumatic time for families. At Geary & Geary, LLP, our attorneys can help you navigate through this difficult time with sensitivity to your unique needs. We recognize that every divorce is different because every family is unique, and our attorneys will work with you to find the best approach to handling your divorce.
Contact Geary & Geary, LLP for committed, compassionate representation in your divorce or family law dispute. Call us at 866-497-7455 to set up a free consultation, or complete our online form. Our office is conveniently located in historic, downtown Lowell.
Uncontested and Contested Divorce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
We will work with you to find the best way to resolve your family law disputes.
Joint petition for divorce (or uncontested divorce): When you and your spouse are able to reach agreement as to all matters concerning children and the division of property and assets, Massachusetts law provides for an expedited manner to complete the divorce process. The lawyers of Geary & Geary, LLP represent clients in Joint Petitions for Divorce at all phases, from completing financial disclosures, to negotiating with your spouse or opposing counsel, to the drafting of the final agreement for presentation to the Court.
Alternatives to Traditional Litigation: For many couples and families, a traditional litigation approach to resolving your family disputes is not appropriate or desired. Collaborative Law practice, cooperative divorce, and mediation offer a wide variety of highly effective approaches to divorce and family law conflicts. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to develop a customized approach to dealing with your divorce in a way that feels right and dignified to you. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who are willing and able to work cooperatively with your spouse and opposing counsel to resolve marital and family disputes as efficiently and sensitively as possible.
Traditional Litigation in Contested Divorce Actions: In situations where the traditional litigation approach is the appropriate, or only alternative, our legal team at Geary & Geary, LLP, has the skill and experience to fiercely advocate for you in court. The reality of the current economy means that parties often need to get into court quickly to protect themselves and their families.
If you have been served with a Domestic Relations Summons, call Geary & Geary, LLP immediately for a consultation to determine your rights and responsibilities.
Alimony and Division of Marital Assets in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Law Chapter 208 Section 34 sets forth factors for the court, and all parties, to use in determining the equitable division of marital assets and furthermore to determine whether Alimony is appropriate and if so, the amount and duration of payments from one spouse to another. Factors include the following:
- Length of marriage
- Conduct of parties
- Age
- Health
- Station in life
- Occupation
- Amount and sources of income
- Vocational skills
- Employability
- Inheritance potential
- Liabilities
- Needs
- Opportunity for future acquisition of capital assets and income; and
- Present and future needs of children
Child Custody Disputes: Let Us Help Your Family
If your divorce involves children, the lawyers of Geary & Geary, LLP can help you draft child custody and visitation agreements that are in your child's best interest. We will discuss what the needs of your children and develop a parenting plan that meets both the needs of your children, and your needs.
Contact Us
Call Geary & Geary, LLP at 866-497-7455 to schedule a free initial consultation, or provide us with more information about your changing family dynamic by filling out our online form.
