USA – MASSACHUSETTS Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Caterina S Wurman and Madeline R Pelagalli Fitch Law Partners LLP
Fitch Law Partners LLP has family law/domestic re ‑ lations attorneys who skilfully handle complex and often hotly contested cases. They work tirelessly to achieve successful resolution to disputes concern ‑ ing the division of marital assets, child custody and visitation, alimony, domestic abuse, and permanent removal from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The firm excels in representing individuals in divorce cases involving high-value assets and complex finan ‑ cial issues, such as those that arise when the marital estate includes privately held corporations, limited partnerships, or trusts. Clients trust Fitch to effec ‑
tively resolve such issues – whether by comprehen ‑ sive settlement, mediation, or trial. The firm’s lawyers approach child custody disputes with the required sensitivity, but also realise that the stakes are high. They have successfully litigated child custody dis ‑ putes involving allegations of sexual abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, alcoholism, and mental illness. Fitch also prepares and negotiates prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect accumulated wealth, inheritances, family trust interests, and busi ‑ ness interests in the event of divorce or death of a spouse.
Authors
Caterina S Wurman concentrates her practice on family law at Fitch Law Partners. Prior to joining Fitch, Ms Wurman was an associate at well- regarded Massachusetts family law boutique firms, representing clients in
Madeline R Pelagalli focuses her practice on family law at Fitch Law Partners. Prior to joining Fitch, Ms Pelagalli was an associate at a
boutique family law firm where she represented clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce and post-divorce matters involving custody, child support, parenting time, alimony, and modification of existing judgments. While in law school, Ms Pelagalli was a member of the National Moot Court Team, semi- finalist in the Albers Honors Moot Court Competition, and participant and coach of the BU Law Mock Trial Team. In the Fall of 2020, Ms Pelagalli participated in an externship with the Middlesex Probate and Family Court and assisted two judges with research and drafting.
all aspects of family law including divorce, paternity, and post-divorce actions. Caterina has served as a volunteer attorney for the Women’s Bar Foundation Family Law Project, the Attorneys Representing Children (ARC) programme with the Norfolk County Probate and Family Court, and the Judge Abber “We Can Negotiate” Initiative with the Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inn of Court.
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