WE UNDERSTAND THE COMPLEXITIES OF HIGH-CONFLICT CHILD CUSTODY CASES
SERIOUS CONFLICTS AND CUSTODY BATTLES IN MASSACHUSETTS
We have extensive experience handling high-conflict custody battles. We understand Massachusetts divorce law, and can leverage our litigation experience to seek a common ground, or resolution.
Our firm has experience dealing with common conflicts from both sides. We can discuss your concerns, review your parenting plan and decide on the best course of action. Typically, we see cases that involve serious accusations. These can include:
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Physical or verbal abuse
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Neglect
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Drug abuse
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Alcohol addiction
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Inappropriate mental fitness of a parent
Usually in these situations, the court appoints a Guardian Ad Litem. These guardians are typically lawyers or psychologists who represent the best interest of the children during proceedings. They investigate custody conflicts and report their findings.
ALIENATION ISSUES
Unfortunately, divorce and custody issues can create feelings of alienation. You may believe your ex-spouse is conditioning your children to not want to see you. Or perhaps your ex-spouse is physically keeping a child from visiting you.
If your ex-spouse is violating your current custody order, we can file a complaint for contempt. We would represent your case in the contempt hearing, presenting evidence to support your claims. We also have extensive experience representing parents facing contempt charges.
SEEKING RESOLUTIONS
Our goal as your attorney is to seek resolutions to high-conflict issues. We are committed to helping you make custody and visitation/parenting time arrangements that are in the best interests of your minor children while protecting your rights as a parent. Whether you are being accused of wrongdoing or have been wronged, we can help you understand your legal options.
We can help you and your ex-spouse seek a common, reasonable parenting plan for the sake of your children. These plans would spell out in a detailed fashion each parent’s responsibilities and timelines. Every minor and major holiday would be defined, including summer and winter vacations.
COURT INTERVENTION
Many individuals are not aware that under state law, the court can switch custody when it feels it is warranted. If the court feels both parents are equally manipulative or responsible for abuse, the court can place your children in foster care. Our goal is to pursue resolution short of court intervention.
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
Contact us today for a free initial consultation.
ATTORNEY MONIQUE B. LAMB
Since founding the practice on January 4, 1999, Monique has dedicated her career to family law, providing clients with compassionate yet practical guidance through some of life’s most challenging moments. With over two decades of experience, she understands the complexities and emotional toll of family law cases and focuses on achieving resolutions while minimizing unnecessary conflict. [ ATTORNEY BIO ]
"Attorney Boucher-Lamb is thorough, resourceful, and a highly knowledgeable attorney. I hired her many years ago and we have worked together for the past eight years. She is professional, reliable, personable, and an overall fantastic attorney. I highly recommend her; she is fair and gets the job done."
-DANIELLE
"I had a fantastic experience with a very difficult time in my life. The divorce was hard for me, but Monique was the consummate professional. Without her guidance and support, I don't know how I would have made it through."
-DAWN M.
"Monique is a fantastic lawyer. She expeditiously helped my husband and I pull together our estate papers. She was very helpful with any questions I had, and was extremely thorough."
-JESSICA S.
"Monique helped me through one of the worst times of my life. She was always looking out for my interests, she is very knowledgeable in her field, and she is completely genuine."
-ANONYMOUS
Dealing with child custody issues can stir up a lot of emotions and get pretty complicated; it can become even more so when one of the parents may be unfit to have custody of their child. The courts have a big job on their hands in these situations, as they have to figure out which parent is best equipped to take care of the child. They look at a whole range of factors, all with the child's best interests at heart. Whether you believe the othe[...]
