Family Lawyer in Braintree Town, MA
50+ Years of Combined Experience. Litigation & Mediation Under One Roof.
Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. serves families throughout Braintree Town, MA with dedicated family law representation built on over 50 years of combined attorney experience and 25 years of practice on the South Shore. Attorneys David Kellem and Renee Mahoney have each been through the divorce process themselves. That firsthand understanding shapes how the firm approaches every case, from the first conversation to final resolution.
The firm handles family law exclusively, through both litigation and attorney-led mediation. Braintree Town clients don’t have to settle for a firm that treats family law as a secondary practice area or work with an attorney who can only take one path through the process.
Family Law Services for Braintree Town Clients
The firm handles the full range of matters Massachusetts courts address, including contested and uncontested divorce, military divorce, and same-sex divorce. Beyond divorce, the practice covers child custody, child support, alimony and spousal support, asset and debt division, separation agreements, parenting plans, guardianship, paternity, and visitation rights.
Circumstances change after a court order is entered. The firm represents clients in modifications when a material change in circumstances warrants revisiting custody, support, or parenting arrangements, and in contempt actions when a party fails to comply with an existing order. Attorney backgrounds in criminal law and real estate law add practical depth in cases involving domestic violence or complex property division.
Mediation for Braintree Town Families
Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. is a member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and is affiliated with Collaborative Practice. Those credentials reflect a mediation practice built to give Braintree Town clients a genuine alternative to courtroom litigation when it fits their situation.
Attorney-led mediation keeps both parties involved in shaping the outcome while the attorneys bring full knowledge of how a court may approach contested issues. The firm’s mediation approach is designed to resolve cases cost-effectively, and dedicated resources cover the cost of mediation, how the process differs, the role of attorneys in mediation, and mediator qualifications. Mediation is available for both high-conflict and lower-conflict situations.
Where Braintree Town Cases Are Heard
Family law matters for Braintree Town residents are filed and heard at the Norfolk Probate and Family Court in Canton, MA. That court has jurisdiction over divorce, paternity, child support, alimony, property division, custody, parenting plans, and abuse prevention matters across Norfolk County. Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. serves clients throughout this jurisdiction and knows the court’s procedures and expectations.
How Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. Works with Clients
The firm’s approach centers on communication and cost-consciousness. Attorneys respond promptly, keep clients informed about the financial dimensions of their case, and help clients understand the legal, emotional, and financial aspects of what they’re facing so they can make sound decisions at every stage.
- Bar memberships: Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, and Plymouth Bar Association
- Recognitions: Family Law Badge from Attorney and Practice Magazine; named 10 Best by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
- Community affiliations: Senior Partners for Justice and Vesta
- Ongoing education: Attorneys teach and train other lawyers and offer a free monthly workshop
- Client support: The firm participates in divorce retreats to help clients move forward
The firm uses current legal software and technology, holds an uncompromising ethics standard, and brings a personal, team-based approach to every case.
Schedule a Free Consultation with a Braintree Town Family Law Attorney
Your first conversation with Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. costs you nothing. The firm offers a free half-hour consultation by phone or in person so you can understand your options before committing to any course of action. Call Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. at (781) 304-4001 to get started.
Two Paths Through Your Family Law Matter
Not every family law case belongs in a courtroom. Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. handles both court-based litigation and negotiation-oriented mediation, giving Braintree Town clients the right approach for their situation, whether it’s high-conflict or low-conflict. The firm’s primary goal is to help clients come out of the process ready to move forward.
David Kellem & Renee Mahoney
The firm is led by attorneys David Kellem and Renee Mahoney, who together bring over 50 years of combined experience in family law. Both have been through the divorce process personally, which shapes how they listen to clients and how they frame what lies ahead.
Responsive, Cost-Conscious Representation
The firm keeps clients informed throughout their case and helps them understand the financial picture at every stage. Attorneys respond promptly to client concerns and draw on knowledge of Massachusetts family law statutes, effective communication, legal software, and an uncompromising ethics standard.
Serving Braintree Town & the South Shore
Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. serves clients throughout the South Shore and Greater Boston area. Braintree Town is part of the firm’s established geographic footprint, and that regional presence means clients work with attorneys who know this area and its courts.
Litigation at the Norfolk Probate & Family Court
When a family law case proceeds to court, Braintree Town residents appear at the Norfolk Probate and Family Court in Canton, MA. The firm handles all aspects of the proceeding, from initial filing through hearings and, if necessary, trial. From the outset, the attorneys work to understand each client’s goals and expectations and tailor their approach accordingly. Massachusetts family law statutes set the framework. How a case proceeds within that framework depends on the specific facts, the parties involved, and what the client needs to move forward.
Attorney-Led Mediation: Credentials & Process
Mediation at Kellem Mahoney Family Law & Mediation Group, P.C. is attorney-led, meaning the attorneys guiding the process bring full knowledge of how Massachusetts courts may approach contested family law issues. That’s different from working with a neutral third-party mediator who isn’t positioned to advise on how courts often view contested issues.
The firm’s membership in the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation and its affiliation with Collaborative Practice reflect a practice built on recognized standards. Mediated agreements in Massachusetts are submitted to the court for review and approval, but the parties retain more control over the outcome than in litigated cases. Dedicated resources cover mediator qualifications, the role of attorneys in mediation, how the firm’s process differs, and what mediation costs, so Braintree Town clients can make an informed choice about which path fits their situation.
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We Have Been There
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We are capable of handling all aspects of your family law proceeding.