Family Law

• Divorce
  Attorney Lisa Zuckerman is an experienced family law and divorce attorney with offices in Newton, Massachusetts. Offering skills as a sophisticated negotiator and highly effective advocate, she has achieved a solid record of results. She will take a tailored approach, adapting proven strategies to achieve an optimal outcome for every client and every family. Many of her cases come as referrals from former clients and other legal professionals who have personal experience with her level of service and quality representation. Lisa handles diverse cases involving divorce, custody, support, modifications and legal issues faced by same-sex couples.
• Child Support
  Complicated family disputes can be even more challenging for fathers. In many cases, fathers may worry they could face disadvantages involving custody, paternity and child support. If you are a father facing divorce or another family law dispute, it is important to have a clear understanding of your rights as well as potential obligations in your case. Attorney Lisa Zuckerman is experienced in fathers’ rights and will fight hard to achieve the best possible outcome in your case.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Anytime a parent wants to remove a child, whether parties were married or not, the parent seeking removal must petition the court and obtain permission before they may leave the state with the child. Whether you are interested in relocating with a child or you want to prevent a custodial parent from leaving with your child, you want to protect your rights involving a custody and visitation arrangement.
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  We are also there for those we represent from the moment a marriage engagement arises until a divorce takes place. Our staff routinely drafts prenuptial agreements preventing disputes involving businesses from arising to begin with. We also prepare postnuptial agreements allowing for both spouses to go on with their lives while resolving issues that concern the business.
• Guardianship
  Guardianship setup: We set up the sort of guardianship that provides care for individuals who are unable to care for themselves. We make certain that their personal and financial matters are taken care of by trustworthy individuals. Our law firm will also provide guidance regarding the responsibilities of all parties relating to the guardianship.
• Spousal Support
  Working with a trusted divorce lawyer from the start can help alleviate some stress associated with divorce litigation. Contact our office today to discuss your situation and create a plan for moving forward with your divorce. We’re here to help answer questions you have about child and spousal support, the divorce process, and more.
• Legal Separation
  A legal separation may also demand temporary orders involving custody, visitation and support. Whether you are considering divorce or entering a dispute, we will pursue temporary orders issued immediately to secure your legal rights and financial security until a divorce is finalized. We can also assist in the creation of custody, support and visitation agreements.
• Child Abuse
  Any domestic violence allegation can have a significant impact on fathers’ rights. If you have been accused of spousal or child abuse, you need an experienced advocate to protect your rights, especially if false allegations are made to cast doubt in a divorce. Without representation, you could lose rights involving custody.

Criminal Law

• Restraining Order

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Zuckerman Law Group, PC, provides a comprehensive set of services concerning your estate planning needs. We will put together an estate plan that provides financial support for your family and allows for your business to keep running after you are gone. Our entire staff is committed to providing the right sort of plan that meets all of your personal needs.
• Wills
  Our Boston-area law firm prepares wills and trusts, and sets up guardianships to ensure the ultimate protection of your assets.
• Trusts
  Trust preparation: We create a large variety of trusts for everyone we represent relating to their individual circumstances. This includes creation of special needs trusts for children requiring continuing care into adulthood. It includes putting together trusts that shelter assets from taxation and expense.
• Probate
  Will preparation: Our law firm prepares simple wills meeting the basic needs of every estate, and more complex wills that operate in connection with other estate planning tools. The will we prepare complies in every way with Massachusetts’ probate law and contains clear and direct provisions that ensure distribution of your estate in exactly the manner you desire.

Finance Law

• Tax Law
  Your rights and the future of your family are our priority. We are highly skilled in same-sex legal issues and will work to support your rights and increase your opportunities for a successful resolution. Attorney Zuckerman has handled complex issues involving tax law, business valuation and the division of complex property.