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9 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Wakefield, MA
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Showing 9 family law attorneys in Wakefield, MA
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Curley Law Firm LLP
1 Common St, Wakefield, MA 01880
(866) 406-8582 curleylawfirm.com
Brian J Donegan Law Office
607 North Ave, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 224-5657 donegan-law.com
Christina Petrucci, Esq. at Dalton & Finegold LLP
301 Edgewater Pl #110, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 587-3102 dfllp.com
Arsenault Law, LLC
301 Edgewater Pl Suite 100, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 757-4321 arsenault-law.com
Law Office of Fritz M. Pluviose
301 Edgewater Pl Suite 100, Wakefield, MA 01880
(617) 770-0056 pluvioselaw.com
Liwo & McNamara, P.C.
1 W Water St #203, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-4000 liwomac.com
Nigro, Pettepit & Lucas, LLP
649 Main St, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-4545 npl-law.com
Charron and Flaws
591 North Ave Door 1, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 281-0901 charronflaws.com
Chiccarelli Anna M
7 Lincoln St, Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 224-3496
Family law attorneys in Wakefield Massachusetts assist with divorce child custody child support and alimony matters. Massachusetts law uses a no-fault divorce system under M.G.L. c. 208. Attorneys can guide you through Middlesex Probate and Family Court procedures which serve Wakefield residents.
What Does a Family Law Attorney in Wakefield Cost?
Family law attorney fees in Massachusetts typically range from 250 to 500 dollars per hour. Many attorneys require a retainer of 2,500 to 10,000 dollars for a divorce case. Flat fees for uncontested divorces may range from 2,000 to 5,000 dollars. Costs vary greatly by case complexity and attorney experience. 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 does a family law attorney in Wakefield do?
A family law attorney handles legal issues like divorce child custody parenting time child support alimony and asset division. They represent clients in Middlesex Probate and Family Court and help negotiate settlements.
How long does a divorce take in Massachusetts?
An uncontested divorce in Massachusetts can be final in 6 to 12 months. A contested divorce may take 12 to 24 months or longer depending on the complexity of issues like property division or custody disputes.
What is the child support guideline in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts uses a child support guidelines formula based on both parents incomes and the number of children. The court also considers parenting time and certain expenses like health insurance and child care costs.
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