There are few times in your life that you will go through as much emotional pain and trauma than when you are going through a separation or divorce. Whether your case is amicable or contested, Lawless has over 30 years of experience in assisting clients through the difficult and often delicate issues involved. Your needs are known to us. Combined with a vast knowledge of the always changing domestic relations law, we are committed to guiding you toward your resolution through multiple approaches. A hard-fought courtroom battle is familiar to Lawless; however, we at Lawless and Lawless know that there are a variety of more economical tools available to consider for resolution of your domestic situation, such as mediation, conciliation or collaborating with your spouse toward an amicable resolution. The notion of conscious uncoupling is alive and well.

While your assets and possessions are extremely important to you, nothing is nearer or dearer to your heart and soul than the wellbeing of your children. It is important that you know you can trust us to fight vigorously, if necessary, to ensure that the court hears your position. At the same time, we know that there are other avenues of resolution that need to be explored before taking your case to trial. We will use our over 30 years of skills in this area to open up the possibility for alternative resolutions.

Another component to family law is the notion of spousal support, commonly called alimony. Massachusetts has adopted a comprehensive reform statute addressing spousal support. While at first blush, it appears to be a simplistic formula; the realty is that it is a more complicated and nuanced area of law. Lawless’ legislative experience comes to play in assisting you through the application of the alimony statute in your case.

It is our philosophy that a knowledgeable client is a will prepared client. We will spend whatever time is necessary educating you not only on what steps need to be taken in your case, but also how the law applies to your case. Knowledge is power. We are committed to making sure that you have the knowledge and feel the power.