Mavrides Silva & Abbott Law

11/13/2025

We are pleased to announce that Mavrides Law is now Mavrides, Silva & Abbott Law!

09/29/2021

Congratulations to our Senior Attorney, Jennifer Silva for being named a 10 Best Attorney by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys! Great work, Jen!!

09/27/2021

Mass child support guidelines are revised every three years, and are the result of work by the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force, which is comprised of Massachusetts divorce attorneys and judges.

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The new 2021 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines go into effect on October 4, 2021. Mass child support guidelines are revised every three years, and are the result of work by the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines Task Force, which is comprised of Massachusetts divorce attorneys and judges, a...

09/22/2021

The length of time it will take for your divorce to be complete cannot be mapped out in advance. While at first there may be limited issues, along the way other matters may become contested or be subject to negotiation.

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By: Christina Pashou, Esq. The length of time it will take for your divorce to be complete cannot be mapped out in advance. While at first there may be limited issues, along the way other matters may become contested or be subject to negotiation. When either you or your spouse files for divorce, you...

09/20/2021

We are happy to announce that Attorney Julia Rodgers has been named a 10 Best Attorney for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family law Attorneys. Congratulations Julia!

09/15/2021

Many of the millions of divorces that take place in the United States are unwanted by one spouse in the relationship. Some can see the divorce coming, whereas others are completely blindsided.

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Let’s face it: many of the millions of divorces that take place in the United States are unwanted by one spouse in the relationship. Some can see the divorce coming, whereas others are completely blindsided. In one study, a total of 62% of people surveyed (42% men and 20% women) wanted their marri...

09/14/2021

One of the sensitive aspects of Massachusetts divorce is when one parent decides to move out of the Commonwealth and expresses the desire to take their child with them.

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Divorce can have a consequential impact on the children of separated parents. For that reason, courts involved in Massachusetts divorce cases take extreme caution in rulings that involve children. Their health and welfare are often the most critical issues in divorce proceedings. One of the sensitiv...

09/01/2021

We are proud to announce that Amy Abbott, junior attorney of Mavrides Law has been recognized in the the 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch! Great work, Amy!

08/30/2021

Every Massachusetts divorce case is different, with many moving parts. So, when you contemplate whether you should tell your divorce lawyer everything, the answer is yes.

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Failure to disclose important information to your attorney can damage your case. Every Massachusetts divorce case is different, with many moving parts. So, when you contemplate whether you should tell your divorce lawyer everything, the answer is yes. What is considered important in a MA divorce cas...

08/27/2021

We are proud and honored to announce that Marcia J. Mavrides, our owner and founder, has been featured in the 28th Edition of Best Lawyers in America! Congratulations, Marcia!

08/25/2021

The financial ability of each parent should be examined in order to determine the appropriate allocation of extra-curricular activity expenses, which may be significant depending on the activities in which the children are involved.

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By: Jennifer R. Silva, Esq. With children returning to school for a new school year, they will be returning to their many extra-curricular activities, as well. While negotiating a divorce agreement, it is important to address the allocation of these child-related expenses. The financial ability of e...