Family law attorneys for Gloucester and Cape Ann families.
Divorce, custody, and support, with appointments at our Gloucester office on Washington Street.
Whether you are facing a divorce, working out a parenting plan, or changing a support order, you don't have to drive to Boston for careful, experienced counsel. DaltonMurray serves Cape Ann families from our main office in Topsfield, and appointments can be made at our Gloucester office.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day. Urgent matters same day.
Family Law for Gloucester and Cape Ann Families
When a marriage ends or a parenting arrangement needs to change, you want counsel who understands how families here live and work.
Gloucester is a city of working families and deep roots: the working waterfront, homes that have passed through generations, and small businesses that support a household. Those same things shape a divorce. A family home with decades of history, a boat or a share in a business, and income that rises and falls with the season all need careful handling when a marriage ends.
Seasonal and self-employment income, common in fishing, the trades, and tourism, takes careful documentation when child support or alimony is calculated. We help you gather the records that show an accurate picture, so an order reflects what a household really earns.
Not every divorce needs a courtroom fight. Many couples resolve their divorce through mediation or collaborative divorce, and we litigate when an agreement is not possible. When children are involved, we focus on a parenting plan that fits their school year and their lives.
Topsfield is our main office. Appointments at our Gloucester office on Washington Street can be made, daytime or evening, and we also meet by video.
224 Washington Street
Gloucester, MA 01930
Topsfield is our main office, at 458 Boston Street (Route 1), 2nd Floor, Suite 6. Appointments at our Gloucester office can be made, daytime or evening, and we also meet by video.
Essex Probate & Family Court
Salem session: 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970 · (978) 744-1020
Hears divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters for Gloucester and Cape Ann residents. Many routine matters are handled virtually, and we prepare and file everything on your behalf.
Helpful Legal Tools for Gloucester Families
Start with answers, not appointments. These guides and tools cover the questions Cape Ann clients ask first.
Common Questions from Gloucester Clients
Where are divorce and family cases for Gloucester residents filed?
Gloucester is in Essex County, so divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters are heard by the Essex Probate and Family Court. Cape Ann filings go to the Salem session at 36 Federal Street, Salem. We prepare and file everything on your behalf.
Where do you meet Gloucester clients?
Topsfield is our main office, at 458 Boston Street (Route 1), 2nd Floor, Suite 6. Appointments at other offices can be made, and we also meet by video and offer evening appointments. Initial consultation: $250.
Do we have to go to court if we agree on everything?
If you and your spouse agree on the terms, you can file a joint petition for an uncontested divorce, often after mediation or collaborative divorce. The Essex Probate and Family Court still reviews your agreement and must approve it, usually at a short hearing, but there is no trial. We can explain which path fits your situation.
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