Marlene Shiner, esq. family law + mediation

Marlene Shiner, esq. family law + mediation Marlene is uniquely qualified to deal with any type of divorce or family law scenario. She holds a J.D., earned her J.S.D.

from Cornell Law School and mediation credentials from MCLE Mediation, Harvard Law PON, and the Institute for Divorce Mediation. In my experience, whether their contact with it has been experienced directly through loved ones or peripherally through the culture, most people understand on a visceral level that divorce is more often than not a traumatic social, emotional, psychological and financial

event. What many people do not realize however is that divorce is also a legal event. What this means is that divorce cannot happen without recourse to the law. This is true even where the spouses themselves come to an agreement about the course their divorce will take. Attorneys must be involved not only in legalizing any divorce agreement but also in ensuring that the courts review any agreement that involves the financial well being of the divorcing spouses’ children. In other words, no matter how in control one is of the feelings that accompany divorce, he or she must also be able to understand the legal aspects of divorce. I established my divorce practice in order to help people understand the legal aspects of divorce and to help them to use divorce law in ways that are most beneficial to themselves, their children and their families as a whole. While most divorce attorneys have mastered the legal aspects of divorce many have not mastered the non-legal aspects of the divorce that must be negotiated by both spouses in order for there to be a satisfactory legal outcome for each of the spouses, the children and the courts. As an experienced family law practitioner, legal scholar of divorce, and former policy adviser for the government I believe that I understand the complex interaction between the legal and social, emotional, psychological and financial elements of divorce and that I have the experience and skills to help my clients negotiate the divorce in the face of all of these complexities. I do this by applying my own education, skills and experience and, where necessary, by using the skills and experience of other professionals who are schooled in the non-legal intricacies of divorce including psychologists, financial advisors, business valuators and educators.

10/31/2022
10/21/2022

Life can get pretty hectic sometimes, here's a quote that can help you navigate these unforeseen circumstances!
08/18/2022

Life can get pretty hectic sometimes, here's a quote that can help you navigate these unforeseen circumstances!

In case you were wondering!
03/14/2022

In case you were wondering!

Address

93 Union Street Suite 406
Newton, MA
02458

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Marlene Shiner, esq. family law + mediation posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category

"I believe in the family."

"I want to see families thrive. And as much as I understand that every family has conflict, I also understand that for some families, that conflict can be untenable. When conflict seems to become irreconcilable, it’s so important to know that you have options." This sentiment from Marlene Shiner is core to her approach to working with families. At Marlene Shiner Family Law & Mediation, we've created a safe, nimble, experienced boutique legal firm as an advisory to families going through conflict. If it's time to talk to a family law professional to explore how to preserve what’s right for you and your family, consider talking to Marlene. Marlene has been in practice for over 20 years. In that time, she's brought a principle-driven approach to working directly with clients. As an experienced divorce lawyer and mediator, Marlene understands what you're going through. Like you, she always considers how what you're going through will impact your children. You have all the power to determine how the experience of divorce will work for your children, for yourselves — and for your whole family. You have the power to reach a resolution, finally and Marlene can work with you to help you reach it.