- DivorceAmy Abbott, Esq. is a junior attorney Mavrides Law. Amy realized her passion for divorce and family law early on in her first year of law school, and has been working with Mavrides Law since.
- Child SupportIn Massachusetts, child support is determined by a mathematical formula known as the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines (updated June 2018). This is based on the incomes of the parents, cost of daycare and health-related insurances, custody arrangements and other factors. But determining the required monetary support amount is not simply a mechanical application of the guidelines. Without experienced and knowledgeable representation, you could end up receiving too little or paying too much money for support.
- Child Custody and VisitationAt Mavrides Law, we are a boutique family law firm, comprised of experienced attorneys whose sole focus is family law, with an emphasis on divorce matters. This includes a myriad of complex issues such as business valuations, pension and investment account analysis, unique employment compensation, such as stock options, K-1 distributions, as well as the more emotional difficulties, such as child custody disputes, parental alienation and support matters. Although there are certain common elements in most family law cases, every client has a unique story that requires keen analysis and a definitive plan on how best to proceed. At Mavrides Law, we analyze each case and create tailored solutions to provide predictability and clarity for our clients after they divorce and move into their post-divorce future.
- PaternityJennifer Silva, Esq. is a senior attorney at Mavrides Law, and a top Massachusetts divorce lawyer. Her family law practice focuses on uncontested and negotiated divorce, contested divorce actions, paternity issues, child custody and support, including the removal of children from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, divorce modification, contempt, and division of complex assets and debt. In addition to her divorce practice, Attorney Silva focuses on the drafting and negotiation of Prenuptial Agreements as well as the drafting and negotiation of Postnuptial Agreements in Massachusetts.
- Premarital AgreementIf you are getting married, you may want to seriously consider a Prenuptial Agreement. These days more and more couples are creating prenuptial agreements before their marriages, which can provide many benefits to those with significant assets and even for individuals of modest means.
- GuardianshipMavrides Law focuses exclusively on family law, including: divorce, separation, custody, visitation/parenting plans, child support/college expenses, alimony, income attribution, asset division, parental relocation, paternity, grandparents rights, guardianships, modifications, contempt proceedings, restraining orders and mediation.
- Spousal SupportOn March 1, 2012, the Alimony Reform Act of 2011 went into effect. If your alimony order predates March 1, 2012, then you may be entitled to modify your alimony order.
- AnnulmentAttorney Marcia Mavrides was a calm and common-sense presence during the most difficult time of my life: my marriage annulment. She and her staff were compassionate and knowledgeable, always helping me feel like I was the one making the decisions, but with the benefit of their professional input. I am very grateful for the help provided by her and her office, and I highly recommend them for anyone needing a marriage annulment.
- Restraining OrderPeople who have been assaulted or threatened by others, in a statutorily defined relationship, can seek restraining orders. This order places severe restrictions on the subject's movements and can even result in the subject being forced out of his or her residence. Whether you are seeking a restraining order or wish to prevent the imposition of a restraining order on yourself, representation by an experienced attorney is essential.
- Estate PlanningWhen helpful, the firm works with other attorneys and professionals who can provide assistance in matters related to divorce, including estate planning, real estate and tax planning. As a result of the firm's vast experience, Mavrides Law is uniquely adept at handling complex property division issues or child custody disputes that may arise during the course of a marital dissolution.
- Probate
- Tax Law