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Showing 9 family law attorneys in Brookline, MA
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Attorney Robin Gorenberg
1111 Beacon St #48, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 731-9924
robingorenberg.com
Mercado & Rengel LLP
1330 Beacon St #300, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 284-6700
mercadorengel.com
Freeman & Freeman
7 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 734-4500
freemanandfreeman.net
Hu Law Office PC
251 Harvard St suite 3, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 278-3955
hulaw.net
Law Office of Ariana Kushak
1309 Beacon St Suite 300, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 290-5083
kushaklaw.com
Christopher A. Shannon
27 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 462-8663
LundyLegal, LLC
1309 Beacon St, Brookline, MA 02446
(508) 514-7111
lundylegal.com
Brookline Divorce Mediation LLC
124 Harvard St, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 356-4879
brooklinedivorcemediation.com
Long Hagan Huff-Harris
1309 Beacon St Suite 300, Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 752-2654
lhhlegal.com
What Does a Family Law Attorney in Brookline Cost?
Family law attorney fees in Massachusetts typically range from 250 to 500 dollars per hour. A simple uncontested divorce may cost between 2,500 and 5,000 dollars in total. Complex cases involving custody disputes or high assets can cost 10,000 to 30,000 dollars or more. Many attorneys require a retainer of 3,000 to 10,000 dollars upfront. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the residency requirement for divorce in Massachusetts?
To file for divorce in Massachusetts you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least one year. For Brookline cases you file in Norfolk County Probate and Family Court. There is no additional town-specific requirement.
How does Massachusetts determine child custody?
Massachusetts courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child. Factors include each parents ability to provide care the childs relationship with each parent and any history of domestic violence. The court may order joint or sole legal and physical custody.