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Allen Law Group, PC
Attorney Aaron E. Allen is an experienced trial attorney who has been practicing law throughout Massachusetts for over seventeen years. Attorney Allen specializes in representing individuals and families in all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, removal, division of assets, abuse prevention issues and care and protection matters among many others. He also has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses offering comprehensive counsel and guidance in multiple areas of law including civil litigation and construction and business matters. Attorney Allen is a member of the Committee for Public Counsel Services’ Children and Family Law Practice and Appellate Panel representing families in matters involving the Department of Children and Families.
Attorney Allen is a member of the Salem, Boston, Essex County and Massachusetts Bar Associations as well as the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys. During law school Attorney Allen clerked at the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board and later was hired by KPMG, LLP as a tax attorney and business consultant in their tax consulting practice. Attorney Allen served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for eight years during college and law school. Attorney Allen resides in Topsfield, Massachusetts with his family and is active in coaching youth sports.
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UNDERSTANDING CHILD CUSTODY
Divorce, separations and breakups can be a very difficult time for everyone and they can be even more difficult if there are children involved. In cases involving minor children the court must decide which parent the child will live with, who will make the major decisions for the child, as well as the visitation rights of the non-custodial parent.
Types of Custody:
Under Massachusetts law, there are two types of custody recognized:
• Legal Custody- The person who makes the major decisions about the children as well as the one who hold access to important documents, records, and contacts.
• Physical Custody- The person whom the children live with the most and makes most of the day to day decisions regarding the children.
There can be two types of both legal and physical custody including:
• Joint Custody – A custody agreement in which both parents share custody of children, although it does not always have to be equal.
• Sole Custody – A custody agreement in which only one parent has been designated the primary parent with physical custody, legal custody or both. The court may also grant visitation to the other parent.
Each individual case is different and each requires a child custody agreement tailored to meet your specific needs. An effective child custody agreement will not only outline which parent gets physical and legal custody but will also outline the details of each parent’s role in making decisions regarding the best interests of the children.
Attorney Aaron E. Allen of the Allen Law Group, P.C. has the skill and know-how to handle even the most difficult child custody cases. With over 15 years of experience practicing family law on the North Shore and Greater Boston areas of Massachusetts, Attorney Allen fully understands what factors the courts consider when deciding the custody of a child. Courts will look at several factors including:
• Parental relocation;
• Mental and physical state of the child/ parents;
• Ability of a parent to provide for the child;
• Effects on the child’s education;
• Child’s established living pattern;
• Child’s preference; and
• Situation specific factors.
Attorney Allen will support your best interest while also working with the best interest of your children in mind. The Allen Law Group, P.C. understands the importance of focusing on your children. The choices you make now can affect your child for the rest of their life. It is our goal to reach an agreement that is suitable for you as well as the children involved. We provide aggressive representation along with empathy and understanding of the delicate situation you are in.
Modification:
Child custody modification can be obtained if there has been a material change in circumstance since the time the original agreement was made. Attorney Allen will help you revisit your original custody agreement and work to make modifications that better fit the needs of your current family situation.
Attorney Allen of the Allen Law Group, P.C. is committed to providing personalized and compassionate service along with the assertive approach that must be taken to get results. If you are looking for a lawyer that will keep the best interest of your child in mind, while also taking a strong stand to ensure there is a fair parenting plan in place, then contact Attorney Allen of the Allen Law Group, P.C. at (978) 219-9694 and/or at aaron@allenlawgrouppc.com today to schedule your free consultation!
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7/22/2019