Divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and modifications in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court — handled directly by an attorney with an office in Woburn who takes the time to understand your family. Clear guidance, honest advice, and steady representation when it matters most.
⚠ Family law decisions shape your life and your children's lives for years. Whether you are beginning a divorce, working out custody, or seeking to modify an existing judgment, having the right attorney early protects what matters most. Call (978) 799-0906.
Family law is not just about the law — it is about people. The goal is a resolution your family can actually live with, reached with as little conflict and cost as the situation allows.
From joint-petition divorces to contested custody and post-judgment modifications, Granfield Legal Services represents parents and spouses in the Middlesex and Essex Probate and Family Courts. Have a New Hampshire case? See our New Hampshire family law page.
Massachusetts allows no-fault divorce under G.L. c. 208, either by joint petition with a signed agreement or filed by one spouse. Marital property is divided equitably under Section 34, regardless of whose name it is in.
Massachusetts decides legal custody (major decisions) and physical custody (where the child lives) separately, based on the child's best interests under G.L. c. 208, § 31. We help you build a parenting plan that fits your children's lives.
Support is calculated under the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines using both parents' available income, with adjustments for health insurance, childcare, and parenting time. We make sure the numbers are right on either side.
Under the Alimony Reform Act (G.L. c. 208, §§ 48–55), the length of general term alimony is tied to the length of the marriage and the amount is generally limited relative to the income gap. We advise on what to expect and advocate for a fair result.
When circumstances change materially, custody, support, and alimony judgments can be modified. We file and defend complaints for modification, and complaints for contempt when an order is being ignored.
Moving a child out of Massachusetts requires the other parent's consent or the court's permission under G.L. c. 208, § 30. We represent both parents seeking to relocate and parents opposing a move.
Massachusetts courts enforce marital agreements that were fair when signed and are not unconscionable when enforced. We draft and review agreements built to hold up if they are ever challenged.
Under G.L. c. 209C, unmarried parents can establish paternity and obtain custody, parenting time, and support orders. We make sure both parents' rights and responsibilities are clear.
We represent clients seeking or responding to abuse prevention orders under G.L. c. 209A, where hearings move quickly and the outcome can affect custody and the family home.
A clear process, from the first call through a final agreement or judgment.
We listen to your situation, explain your rights and options in plain language, and give you an honest assessment of what to expect.
We define your goals and prepare the complaint or joint petition, financial statements, and parenting plan your case requires.
Most family cases resolve by agreement. We negotiate and mediate toward a fair separation agreement while protecting your position if trial becomes necessary.
Whether your case settles or is decided by a judge, we advocate for an outcome your family can live with — and make sure the judgment is clear and enforceable.
From our Woburn office, we represent clients in the Middlesex and Essex Probate and Family Courts throughout both counties, by phone or video. Whether you are in a city or a small town, if your case is in one of these counties, we can help.
Talk directly with a Massachusetts family law attorney about your situation and your options.
(978) 799-0906 Start Intake 400 TradeCenter, Suite 5900, Woburn, MA 01801 · Serving Middlesex & Essex Counties