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At a Glance

Welcome to your trusted source for guidance on Family Law and Divorce matters. We offer compassionate, knowledgeable, and personalized legal representation tailored to protect your interests and rights during life’s most challenging transitions.

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Why Choose Us?

  • Personalized Attention: Tailored legal strategies for every client.

  • Experience: Years of handling complex family law cases, ensuring your rights are protected.

  • Compassionate Representation: Supportive guidance to navigate emotional and legal challenges.

Want to Learn More?

Visit our Resource Center to understand the complexities of Family and Divorce Law, where we offer clear, accessible guidance for individuals navigating these challenging legal matters. With a wealth of professional insights, practical advice, and up-to-date legal information, this section serves as a valuable tool for those seeking to understand their rights, obligations, and options. Whether you’re facing a custody dispute, property division, or any other family law concern, our Resource Center provides the knowledge and clarity you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

Divorce in Massachusetts

Divorce in Massachusetts

How do I file for Divorce?

File a Complaint for Divorce in Probate and Family Court. Residency requirements apply.

What are MA grounds for divorce?

Choose from no-fault grounds or fault-based reasons like adultery or cruelty.

Child Custody and Support

Child Custody and Support

How is custody determined?

The court prioritizes the child’s best interests, considering emotional, physical, and relational factors.

How is child support calculated?

Guidelines factor in parents’ incomes, childcare costs, and health insurance.

Alimony & Property Division

Alimony & Property Division

How is property divided?

Massachusetts follows equitable distribution, focusing on fairness, not equal shares.

Can alimony terms change?

Modifications are possible for significant life changes.

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Practice Areas

Divorce Services

  • Uncontested Divorce (1A): Simplify the process when both spouses agree on key issues such as property division, custody, and support.
  • Contested Divorce (1B): Advocacy in cases where disputes arise over assets, child custody, or spousal support.
  • Mediated Divorce: Facilitating neutral discussions to reach mutually agreeable terms.
  • Collaborative Divorce: Cooperative negotiations with legal representation for each spouse.
  • Default Divorce: Resolving cases when one spouse does not participate in proceedings.

Child Custody and Support

  • Child Custody: Legal and physical custody decisions are based on the child’s best interests, considering factors like the child’s relationship with each parent, emotional needs, and safety.
  • Child Support: Calculations based on Massachusetts guidelines to ensure adequate financial support for children, with modifications available for significant life changes.

Property and Asset Division

  • Marital Property Division: Equitable distribution of marital assets and debts based on contributions, financial needs, and other factors.
  • High-Net-Worth Divorce: Specialized strategies to protect business interests, investments, and significant assets.

Alimony

  • Types of Alimony: Temporary, rehabilitative, permanent, reimbursement, and lump-sum options tailored to your unique situation.
  • Modifications: Assistance with changing alimony terms due to financial shifts or remarriage.

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Over 30 Years of Legal Experience

The Law Office of Kevin Patrick Seaver has been a steadfast ally for thousands of clients since 1991, particularly in cases involving DCF parental alienation. Our extensive experience across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts enables us to effectively assist clients in getting allegations declared unsupported, assessments closed, and decisions overturned.

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Want to get the DCF off your back, return to normalcy, and create your own Seaver Success Story?

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