Law Office of Adam Phipps

Law Office of Adam Phipps Family law Attorney handling; divorce, paternity, and custody claims. Since November of 2011 Attorney Adam Phipps has worked for the rights of his clients.

Additionally, acting as a professional guardian (I can be a co guardian or an individual guardian, depending on the corcumstances). Some of the areas of concentration are;

Family Law: contested and uncontested divorce, paternity actions, child support/custody, modifications, and contempt;

Restraining orders: 209A domestic violence orders, 258E harassment orders;

Residential landlord-tenant di

sputes: Tenant's Bad conditions, eviction defense, security deposit claims (whether the tenant is still in the unit or has moved out), rent withholding, other issues;

Personal injury claims: Dog bites, car accidents, slip and fall's, any instance of serious injury due to the negligence of another;

Unemployment insurance appeals: whether you have been denied or terminated after receiving benefits;

Unclassified areas: There are many times when consulting an attorney is necessary, often these are distinct factual situations that are difficult to put into a specific category. Single consultations or ongoing advisory consulting available.

03/30/2024

The most common question about divorces, I get after our initial interview and goal setting, is how do we start tge process, my answer is always the same: gathering your financial information for the previous 3 years including a financial statement. This is the first requirement put in place in court. Taking the pressure off of yourself by doing it prior to filing makes a big difference!

Saw this on a friend's page and it needed to be repeated! For all those I love in the Alphabet mafia!
02/21/2024

Saw this on a friend's page and it needed to be repeated! For all those I love in the Alphabet mafia!

01/23/2024

Always fun when a tooth breaks, so you get to the dentist at 8am the next morning for extensive work and a new crown! Thanks for excellent t care!

A seasonal message from your favorite family law attorney!
12/06/2023

A seasonal message from your favorite family law attorney!

11/11/2021

Humbled to again have been named a Super Lawyer in Massachusetts Family law!

08/11/2021

I hope you all are weathering the pandemic safely. Things in the office have been very busy, I have been busily working on many Divorce and custody cases this past year.

08/11/2021

Since this recently came up, I thought I should address it to you all. Despite what clients may request in an “amicable” divorce, an attorney cannot represent both parties in a divorce proceeding. The Attorney has a primary duty to their client.

01/27/2020

U.S. District Court says in the case of Martin, et al. v. Gross, Civil Action No. 16-11362-PBS (D. Mass. Dec. 10, 2018) that the Massachusetts wiretapping statute, G.L.c. 272 sec. 99’s prohibition of “secret recordings” of police or government officials (performing their duty in public spaces) is not Constitutional under the First Amendment. Open and obvious recording of anyone is not violative of the statute because it lacks the “secret” portion of the prohibition.

01/18/2020

Most divorce actions end with the signing of a separation agreement that is approved by the Judge. It is vital to know what you are agreeing to and that the terms are ones you can fulfill.

What happens if you don't meet a deadline or make a payment required under the settlement agreement?

In Massachusetts a civil contempt may be won by your former spouse, if they can show: 1) by clear and convincing evidence that you disobeyed a clear and unequivocal command of the court and 2) that you have the ability to effect that order.

In other words if you were ordered to make a $10,000 payment by 1/15 and failed to do so AND had the funds available either in assets or in income, you will find yourself held in contempt. Not only will you be required to make the payment along with interest at 12%, you will be subject to paying your spouses attorney's fees determined by the judge or through agreement.

Assuming a 10K payment is due and you fail to pay it for one year, you would owe $11,200 at the end of 12 months. Additionally, attorney's fees could be anywhere from $1000 to $20,000 or more!

I have prosecuted and defended contempt actions, they can have far reaching consequences beyond money, they can also result in jail time if the judge so orders. No matter which side of the v you find yourself in a contempt issue, hire a knowledgeable attorney to help you.

01/06/2020

An "economic marital partnership" (being economically interdependent) can extend the length of a “marriage” beyond the dates of ceremony and divorce complaint.

12/23/2019

parenting classes are required for a divorce with minor children. Getting these completed early is an easy way to show the Court you have your children's "Best interests" at heart. I represent clients as a Massachusetts Divorce lawyer in Middlesex, Suffolk, and Essex counties.

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