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Bedford Family Lawyer

Divorce, custody, and estate planning for Massachusetts families

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Family Law Fees

Family law fees are typically billed at an hourly rate, except for the initial consultation.

Consultation: $250

Representation: $275/hour

All of my client relationships begin with a consultation. During the consultation, clients receive legal advice tailored for their particular situation and goals. Consultations tend to last over an hour.

Other Options:

One-Time Advice: One-time advice is provided as a consultation. This may be appropriate for clients defending a complaint for contempt for failure to abide by a separation agreement or pay child support, or for those who already have a separation agreement and wish to understand their rights before they sign.

Limited Assistance Representation: For those who do not wish to have an attorney appear in court for them, legal advice is available at an hourly rate. This may be appropriate for a spouse in the process of negotiating a separation agreement, for a parent who wants to enforce a parenting plan or child support, or for someone interested in filing a joint petition for divorce.

“DIY” Divorce for uncontested divorces: $1,400. For those situations where a couple wishes to divorce and agrees on most issues, I provide guidance through the uncontested divorce process. Assistance under this “DIY” option includes a consultation with one of the parties, drafting all the necessary paperwork, and revising the Separation Agreement. The client files the paperwork and appears in court without an attorney. This is a great option for many couples who wish to save money but want an experienced attorney to review their Agreement before it becomes final. See my blog post: DIY Divorce: Is it Right for You?

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Nothing on this site should be construed as legal advice for your specific situation. This site constitutes attorney advertising. If you are seeking legal advice, I may be able to assist you if your issue concerns Massachusetts law.

I help families throughout Middlesex, Essex, and Norfolk counties. Including Acton, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Burlington, Billerica, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Melrose, Natick, Newton, Needham, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Westford, Watertown, Woburn, and more.

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