Control Your Destiny During Divorce If you leave issues such as marital property division, alimony, child custody, visitation and child support up to a judge, there is no guarantee you will get what you want — or even what you need. Family court judges have limited options for deciding these issues. For most people, a more thoughtful, creative resolution would work better than the cookie-cutter solutions available in court. A negotiated divorce settlement is an option that allows you and your divorcing spouse to examine your individual situation and find a solution that works for you. I provide experienced legal help in negotiating divorce settlements that meet your individual needs. Contact me today to arrange a free consultation.

Divorce is never an easy process. There are many uncertainties to face during a very emotional time.

You want what is best for your children, and you may have concerns about how much time you will be able to spend with them.

There are financial issues to consider, such as how your marital property and debt will be divided, whether there will be alimony, and how much child support is needed for your children's welfare.

You need a divorce lawyer who understands these issues. I am attorney Claudette-Jean Girard, and I provide experienced, caring legal help for people in divorce.

I have been divorced and remarried and have raised a blended family. I have been through many of the same experiences you are going through right now. Contact me to arrange a free consultation.

Personalized Divorce Help from an Attorney Who Has "Been There"

I represent people throughout western Massachusetts who are filing for or who have been served papers for divorce.

I help people through the process of the division of marital property and debt, determining whether there will be alimony and, if you have children, making arrangements for child custody, visitation and child support.

Most divorces can be handled through a negotiated settlement. With your attorneys, you and your spouse work out a fair solution to financial and parenting issues. Your agreement is then presented to the court so your divorce can be made final.

In Massachusetts, issues of custody and visitation with your children are decided based on the best interests of your children. At the same time, it is important for your agreement to be fair and work for both parents and the children.

I understand very well that you will need a workable ongoing relationship with your children's other parent, and I will work with you to protect your interests without increasing the conflict or causing undue stress to your children.

Ultimately, my goal is to help you find a fair, workable resolution to your divorce as amicably as possible.

For a free consultation about divorce, contact me. I offer weekday, evening and weekend appointments, either at my law office in Monson, Massachusetts or at a location convenient to you. I also maintain a satellite office in Springfield for my clients' convenience.

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Claudette-Jean Girard

P.O. Box 278
Monson, MA 01057-0278
Phone: (413) 626-3699 | Fax: (413) 886-0200

Monson, Massachusetts attorney Claudette-Jean Girard represents clients throughout western Massachusetts in every community in the five western Massachusetts counties. Her clients come from communities such as Monson, Agawam, Amherst, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Greenfield, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Northampton, Palmer, Pittsfield, Springfield, Sturbridge, Westfield and Worcester.

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