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Matrimonial

We distinguish ourselves by seeking solutions best suited to the needs of our clients, whether through pre and post nuptial agreements and enforcement, settlement, collaborative law, or more traditional trial methods. Should a case proceed to trial, we will represent our client's interests with resolve and reason, as we find that this approach often has a positive effect on opposing counsel, minimizing rancor and speeding resolution.

During this emotionally charged process, complications often arise regarding sophisticated financial issues involving such matters as valuation and tracing of assets, closely held businesses, executive compensation and benefits, tax planning, and complex support arrangements. We draw upon the Firm’s breadth of experience and resources on behalf of its clients through experienced attorneys in our other practice groups, such as Sharon A. McAuliffe for Employee Benefits and Trusts and Estates, David A. Holstein for Tax Planning & Advocacy, Business Transactions and Trusts and Estates, and the members of our Bankruptcy and Litigation practice groups.

In a divorce setting, these issues must often be determined against the backdrop of significant custody, visitation and support issues. Our child-centric approach ensures that each solution is handled with compassion and as uniquely as the individuals involved.

During our initial meeting, we work together with our client to assess the best method for resolving matrimonial difficulties. Oftentimes negotiation is better for everyone, but sometimes it is not. We are prepared to negotiate an agreement using traditional attorney driven negotiations, or to enter into a contract to work collaboratively with other trained collaborative counsel. In that setting clients work together with their own attorneys to resolve, through a series of meetings, how their lives can be positively transformed within the realities of changing circumstances. We call on other non-lawyer experts to help with the analysis and transition as appropriate. And the clients together agree upon a final result.

Whenever necessary, we use the court system to resolve disputes, especially where the parties have been polarized by the split in their relationship in a way that may require the help of the courts, or where urgent circumstances do not allow for a negotiated resolution of certain issues.

In all cases, we obtain a fair resolution for both parties and allow all those affected to maintain their dignity. 



Attorneys

Steven A. Paquette
Paul M. Predmore