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Massachusetts family-law matters are evaluated on the same intake call. The attorney listens to the scenario and either handles the matter or connects the client with a Massachusetts family-law partner attorney at no extra cost. Matters screened include divorce, custody, paternity, child-support modification, guardianship, post-divorce contempt, and 209A abuse-prevention petitions.
The short answer
Massachusetts family-law matters are heard in the Probate and Family Court for the county where the matter arises. The intake call with Jim Glaser Law captures the type of matter, current pleadings, court dates, and parenting situation. The firm either handles the matter or connects the client with a Massachusetts family-law partner attorney at no extra cost to the client. The family-law partner network handles divorce, stand-alone custody, paternity, child-support modification, guardianship, post-divorce contempt, and 209A abuse-prevention petitions. Family-law matters are billed on a fixed-fee or hourly basis depending on scope, addressed in the written fee agreement.
What does Family Law law cover in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts family-law matters are evaluated on the same intake call. The attorney listens to the scenario and either handles the matter or connects the client with a Massachusetts family-law partner attorney at no extra cost. Matters screened include divorce, custody, paternity, child-support modification, guardianship, post-divorce contempt, and 209A abuse-prevention petitions.
Cases of this kind have been handled by Jim Glaser Law in Massachusetts since 1995. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge. For matters Jim Glaser Law accepts on contingency, no attorney's fee is owed unless and until the matter resolves with a recovery to the client; case-related costs and expenses are addressed in the written fee agreement.
Cities we cover
Each Massachusetts city below has a dedicated entry that localizes the family law rule and names the relevant courthouses.
- Boston Suffolk Co.
- Worcester Worcester Co.
- Springfield Hampden Co.
- Cambridge Middlesex Co.
- Lowell Middlesex Co.
- Brockton Plymouth Co.
- Quincy Norfolk Co.
- Lynn Essex Co.
- New Bedford Bristol Co.
- Fall River Bristol Co.
- Newton Middlesex Co.
- Lawrence Essex Co.
- Somerville Middlesex Co.
- Framingham Middlesex Co.
- Haverhill Essex Co.
- Waltham Middlesex Co.
- Malden Middlesex Co.
- Brookline Norfolk Co.
- Plymouth Plymouth Co.
- Medford Middlesex Co.
- Taunton Bristol Co.
- Chicopee Hampden Co.
- Weymouth Norfolk Co.
- Revere Suffolk Co.
- Peabody Essex Co.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the deadline to file a family law claim in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts civil claims of this kind are subject to a three-year limitations period under M.G.L. c. 260 § 2A from the date the cause of action accrues. Some matters carry shorter deadlines (and a few carry longer); telephone the firm for guidance specific to your facts.
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Does Jim Glaser Law offer a free consultation?
Yes. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge. Telephone (617) JIM-WINS, the line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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How does Jim Glaser Law charge for family law representation?
Family Law matters are billed on a fixed-fee or hourly basis, addressed in the written fee agreement at the time of intake. The first telephone consultation is offered without charge.
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Where is Jim Glaser Law located?
The principal office is at 77 Pond Street, Sharon, Massachusetts 02067. The firm accepts family law cases statewide. Most consultations are handled by telephone or video.
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Does submitting a question on this site create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Reading this entry, speaking with the AI extension, or submitting a question does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. Representation is formed only by a written fee agreement signed by the firm.
This entry constitutes legal information, not legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising under Mass. R. Prof. C. 7.1 to 7.5. Responsible attorney: Jim Glaser, Massachusetts.