Divorce and Family Law Blog

“77 Tips for Creating a New Life After Divorce”

Recently divorced or getting divorced? Through his website, The Single Dad Coach, Rick Paddock is offering a free e-book on “creating a new life of love and joy for single parents.” Check out “77 Tips for Creating a New Life After Divorce” here.

Divorce and College Education

With the tuition at most colleges skyrocketing, Probate and Family Court judges appear to be using the cost of attending a state college as a benchmark when deciding in divorce cases which parent pays and how much for higher education.

Recession Keeps Divorce on Ice

I can say that you heard it first here this time. The Winthrop Sun Transcript on April 2, 2009 and The North End Regional Review on April 28, 2009 both published articles about Amaral & Associates, P.C., regarding how the effects of the recession have lowered the number of divorce cases in and around Massachusetts…

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Recent Press

Ed was recently featured in The Winthrop Transcript, where he talks about the affects of the economy on divorce rates, and the benefits of using divorce mediation. Read more of the article here» You can also find Ed and his French Bulldog, Luciano in The North End Business Journal, where he talks about the the…

We Will Approach Your Case In A Manner That Reduces Time, Saves Costs And Meets Your Needs And Goals

Complex, emotionally charged family law issues are familiar territory for us at Amaral & Associates, P.C. We have more than 30 years of collective experience helping men and women resolve their divorces and other family law matters and move forward in life. Attorneys Edward L. Amaral, Jr., and the divorce lawyers at our law firm have proven capable of handling the most contested disputes, whether through mediation or litigation, but we strive to help as many clients as possible resolve issues through divorce and family law mediation.

Either Attorney Amaral or divorce attorneys at our firm will step in and help you at any point in the processes of preparing for and getting through divorce. Many people find that our FIT™ Divorce Mediation Program — so named because it is designed to provide a fast, inexpensive and thorough experience — is ideally suited to their goals.

However, if a strategic, all-out effort is required to protect your interests in any aspect of divorce and family law, we will guide you through every step required to prepare for and get through your divorce or other family law challenge. Our full-service representation includes, but is not limited to: alimony, alimony reform, modifications of alimony, child support, modifications of child support, parenting plans, contempt actions, custody, removal of children from Massachusetts to another state, paternity, division of assets, division of liabilities, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, medical and life insurance, and complicated financial and tax matters. We will guide you every step of the way to help you prepare for and get through your divorce or other family law matter.

Considering Divorce

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