Just about all matters relating to the end of a relationship, especially when children are involved, are stressful. When separation or divorce threatens the hard-earned assets of one of the parents, that is stressful. When one parent has sacrificed a job or career to raise the children, and now must find work in a competitive employment market, that is also stressful. Then there are the cases where the grandparents have to step up and raise the children because the parents are not in a position to do so, and those situations are stressful as well. And these stresses are only a few of the many being confronted by families today.

In the midst of these situations, it is important to confide in someone who knows the law, who understands the rights you have under the law, and who will advocate for you in all legal proceedings. I am that attorney. I recognize that ending a relationship and facing other family challenges is fraught with all kinds of concerns, frustrations, and fears. You want what is best for yourself, for the children, and you want the law to stand by you today and into the future. As a family law attorney, I work very hard to bring my clients the justice they deserve and the temporary orders and judgments that will provide them with both peace of mind and financial security. Family law is my only practice and my clients are my family. I have knowledge and experience, but perhaps just as important, I have empathy. I make time to listen to my clients as they move through the difficult process of getting a divorce, establishing a guardianship, or negotiating child support.

In addition to my family law practice, I am a trained mediator for couples who need help deciding how to resolve issues surrounding a break-up, such as: determining the physical and legal custody of dependents; arranging a sensible schedule of parenting time so that each parent can be present in the children’s life; and establishing a means of clear and effective communication between separated parents for the benefit of all parties involved.

Finally, I handle simple divorces, representing your side when both parties want to end the marriage in a cheaper and less painful way. I take on divorces and paternity cases where one of the parties believes that the other person may be trying to hide income or is not a fit parent. I also advocate for family members who need certain medical care or educational accommodations.

So, if you need an attorney who is on your side from the very first day, who listens carefully to every concern large and small, who knows the law and the courts, who employs the most effective legal strategy on your behalf, and who looks out for the best interests of the children, consider contacting the law office of Kathleen M. Tannian. Although my office is located in Barnstable County at 88 Falmouth Road in Hyannis, I travel to Brockton, Plymouth, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, Taunton, Fall River, New Bedford, Canton, Boston, Cambridge, and many other places. Fill out my form, and I will contact you within 24 hours, or give me a call at 774-470-7155.