Areas of Practice

At Mark Harris Ruby Attorney At Law, in Boston, Massachusetts, we represent clients in the following areas of family law:

• Divorce – People hear the word “divorce” and they presume a battle is at hand. Not so, according to our philosophy. Our objective is to use the process of mediation and allow both parties to find a middle ground.
• Separation agreements and Prenuptial agreements – Separation agreements and prenuptial agreements are a necessary and vital step. If you have assets to protect, a written agreement will secure them in the event of a divorce.
• Domestic violence and abuse – Domestic violence is a serious accusation that requires aggressive representation. The victim needs protection from the abuser and a falsely accused party needs protection of his or her legal rights.
• Restraining orders – A restraining order wrongly filed against you can affect your personal life and the status of your divorce. False accusations resulting in a restraining order are taken just as seriously as those that legitimately need an order of protection.
• Child custody and visitation – The process of mediation not only puts you in control of the final decisions, but also it keeps your children out of a possibly contentious situation. Our method of negotiation and arbitration benefit our clients and their entire family.
• Child support – At Mark Harris Ruby Attorney At Law, we help our clients with the formulas established by the state to determine child support. While the calculations are strict, disputes still arise over the accuracy of finances and debts.
• Alimony/palimony – Whether it is a short-term or long-term financial arrangement, alimony or spousal support requires attention to detail coupled with full disclosure of finances and assets.
• Same sex marital agreements – Couples entering same sex domestic partnerships are in need of diligent representation and attention to detail when establishing the financial parameters of their new relationships.
• Tax consideration in divorce – Many divorcing couples are not aware of the tax implications related to divorce. We team with financial professionals to help you to take into account any tax considerations.
• Property division – Property secured during the course of a marriage is subject to division as part of a divorce. Our job is to expedite the process, preferably through mediation.

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To get more information on our various practices of family law or to schedule an appointment with a lawyer with over two decades of experience, please contact us.