Southeastern Massachusetts Divorce Attorney

Divorce is difficult and affects the lives of families long after the actual dissolution. The more that divorcing spouses accumulate in their time together-from children to a family business-the more complicated the divorce process can become. Complex circumstances call for an experienced divorce lawyer capable and experienced in handling complicated marital asset division.

Personalized Service, Effective Representation

Since 1974, the Law Office of Lawrence L. Hale has represented married couples, unmarried couples with children, and domestic partners throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. From family law matters involving divorce Link to Practice Area and the division of marital assets, to custody and visitation, spousal and child support, and adoption, we have the knowledge and experience to assist our clients. Our Plymouth County law firm strives to meet the changing legal needs of families while understanding the need for personalized service and compassion during a difficult time.

Contact us to discuss your simple or complicated divorce with a knowledgeable Plymouth County divorce attorney.

Complex Property Division Cases

Whether you have a simple estate with few assets, or a more complex situation, our divorce attorney can help. For more basic estates, we can ensure that property and debts are evenly divided in the divorce agreement. We also have extensive experience handling complex property division for large marital estates that may involve the following:

• Business valuation (family business or closely held business)
• Retirement funds (pensions; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 plans)
• Investment funds (stocks; trust funds; joint and separate accounts)
• Personal property (cars, clothing)
• Real Estate (including property in other states)
• Insurance (obligations to provide medical, dental, etc.)
• Hidden assets (private financial activities of a spouse)
• Debt distribution (joint plan for the division of debt)

Business valuation

The valuation of a business such as a family business or closely held business should be properly handled by an experienced Plymouth County business valuation lawyer who can help you to work out a fair price upon asset division.

Retirement funds

We can help you to protect your company pension, 401(k) plan, or other retirement plan funds upon divorce from beneficiaries you did not designate.

Investment funds

Our divorce attorney ensures that such investment tools as mutual funds and savings bonds are divided equally considering the needs of both parties to the divorce.

Real Estate

We can help to ensure that your property rights upon divorce are protected when it comes to vacation property owned in another state or other real property.

Divorce and Family Law Mediation

Our divorce attorney is also an experienced mediator who can mediate divorce and property settlements. If couples can communicate enough to negotiate an agreement, mediation provides an efficient, effective, and more affordable opportunity for amicable resolution.

At the Law Office of Lawrence L. Hale, we provide straightforward, effective legal advice concerning a complex divorce, complicated division of property, or other family law matter. Contact us to schedule your initial consultation with a knowledgeable Plymouth County divorce attorney.

The Law Office of Lawrence L. Hale serves clients throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, including the communities of Carver, Plymouth, and Wareham, and the Massachusetts counties of Plymouth County and Barnstable County.