Lose Your Spouse, Not Your House
Contested Divorce Attorney in Holbrook, Massachusetts
Most people don't set out to resolve their divorce through the courts. It's expensive and stressful. It can leave your future to the whims of a judge. And it's hell on the children.
But sometimes the other party doesn't want the divorce. Or they have control issues and don't believe in compromise. Or the doubt and anxiety creep in when you see that your spouse's wish list is very different from your own.
I am Doug Surprenant, an experienced negotiator and a fierce trial lawyer when you need me to be. I represent women and men in contested divorce and contested child custody in the family courts of Norfolk, Plymouth, Middlesex, and Bristol counties of south Massachusetts.
Looking Out for Your Interests
I offer a free, confidential consultation to discuss your situation and put you at ease. My goal is to support you through a difficult time, help you see past the emotions to think long-term, and make sure that you get your fair share of the marital pie. Call my Holbrook law office at 888-840-3516.
Contested Divorce Doesn't Have to Be a Fight
Full-fledged trials are rare — most people find that middle ground under the threat of a long, bitter and costly courtroom battle. The key is to negotiate from a position of strength so that the other party has more to lose than gain in court.
I have experience in resolving the common sticking points in divorce and division of property:
- QDROs (pension, 401k, IRA and other retirement funds)
- Personal property versus marital property
- Long or short term Alimony and fair child support
- Distribution of debts and determination of self-employed income
- Keeping the kids in the home with the custodial parent until it is the right time to sell
- Maintaining health insurance for the children and spouse
In general, Massachusetts law equitably splits assets that were acquired during the marriage, even if one person was the breadwinner. The idea is to look at the assets as a whole and then divide based on each person's needs - for example one spouse may keep their retirement while the other gets the home.
You can count on me to sort it out and come armed with accurate information, in settlement talks or in court. You can count on me for creative solutions even on the eve of battle. And I will stand strong for your best interests if the other party really wants a fight.
Contact my Holbrook office for a free, 30-minute confidential consultation about your contested divorce, or to explore amicable divorce. I can meet clients evenings or weekends by appointment.
