
Law Offices of Rosemary Purtell, LLC
Attorney Rosemary Purtell is a dedicated divorce lawyer in Needham Massachusetts and serves all of Needham Heights and Norfolk County Massachusetts. Attorney Purtell has been practicing family law and domestic relations for over 33 years. As an experienced divorce lawyer for Massachusetts, Attorney Purtell, with her extensive knowledge and experience, will guide you through the process, whether it is a contested or uncontested matter. She aggressively commits herself to her clients while remaining sensitive to their needs during a difficult time. She also serves as a mediator/conciliator and a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem which provides her with unique insight into the cases of her clients.
Practice Areas
CHILD CUSTODY
Child custody issues can become complicated and entail a great deal of emotional upheaval for the entire family.
ALIMONY
Massachusetts has made broad-sweeping changes to its laws concerning alimony. Now with the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a lawyer who understands the implications of both is essential.
DIVORCE
The legal dissolution of a marriage in Massachusetts can be either based on fault grounds or a no-fault divorce.
GUARDIAN AD LITEM
In Massachusetts, child custody cases are decided based on the best interests of the child.
MEDIATION / CONCILIATION / SPECIAL MASTER / ARBITRATION
Alternative dispute resolution includes different mechanisms by which a vase may be resolved short of litigation before a judge.
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT
Massachusetts is an equitable property state. “Equitable division” is governed by statute which provides for consideration of many factors.