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Methuen Divorce Attorney

DiBella Law Offices, PC. family practice focuses on complex divorces where significant assets are brought into or acquired during the marriage, such as businesses, real estate holdings, and investments. In the vast majority of cases, we are able to help our clients negotiate a fair settlement with their spouse. If your case can not be settled and a trial becomes necessary, we are experienced in helping our clients navigate all of the issues involved in the dissolution of their marriage, including property division, child support, alimony, child custody and visitation.

Our Family Law practice will help you understand the laws that apply to your specific situation, whether you are in a non–marital relationship, contemplating marriage, ending a marriage, or are already divorced. Dealing with contested family issues is a difficult process emotionally and legally. It is important to have an experienced family law attorney to help you through the process.

What follows is a partial list of the services we provide our clients:

  • Negotiation
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Dissolution of Marriage
  • Child Custody, Parenting Time and Support
  • Alimony and Post–Separation Support
  • Palimony
  • Equitable Distribution of Assets
  • Separation and Property Settlement Agreements
  • Post–Judgment Enforcement, Modification or Agreements
  • Domestic Violence
  • Appeals

At DiBella Law Offices, PC, we have helped individuals and families throughout Massachusetts. We listen to you and prepare a legal approach with your best interests, and the best interests of your family, in mind. To schedule an appointment and discuss how we can help you, Please contact the DiBella Law Offices, PC.

Divorce is something that no one hopes to ever have to experience, but unfortunately, is something that roughly half of all married couples will experience in the United States. Although emotions will often run high for those going through a divorce, it is important to make rationale choices as these decisions have the potential to affect the rest of your life.

Many factors are at risk when going through a divorce: property division, spousal support and child custody to name a few. It is imperative that you contact a divorce attorney who can help you to navigate through the emotional unrest you may face and help protect you and your interests during this challenging time.

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The goal of the divorce process is to set the terms regarding all applicable areas from property division, spousal support, child support, and child custody. Agreements that you make in your divorce settlement are legally binding. It is an important to at least consult an attorney, even when you think your divorce is simple. If you are not familiar with the law you could unknowingly give up some of your rights.

An experienced divorce lawyer will help you negotiate visitation arrangements and child custody, fight for a fair distribution of property and help you to develop a plan of action to help achieve the goals that are important to you.

It is important to have someone looking out for your best interests during the challenging times that come with any divorce. It is common to want to make the process to be over as quickly as possible however it is important to keep in mind that hasty decisions will not make your life easier in the long run. Take your time to get the right legal advice and experienced representation you need.

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Verdicts & Settlements
  • $135,000.00
    Settlement for a dog bite where the medical bills were $3,900.00.
  • $50,000.00
    Motorcycle Accident- Motorcycle was cut off by a motor vehicle resulting in the motorcycle crashing. Although the responsible party fled and was subsequently not found we were able to utilize the motorcycle uninsured provision of its insurance policy to recover $50,000.00 settlement.
  • $25,000.00
    Passenger in a motor vehicle accident where the operator went off the road during inclement weather and struck numerous mailboxes. Some soft tissue as well as a broken ankle resulted from the accident.
  • $75,000.00
    Civil Litigation
  • $50,000.00
    A teenage girl was crossing the street and was struck by an oncoming car. The driver was on a cell phone. The girl received slight hairline fractures to her pelvic bone and was bruised and scrapped up.
  • $8,500.00
    The driver of a motor vehicle came to a complete stop at an off ramp. His car was part of a domino collision in which his car was struck by the car behind him which was struck by a pickup truck. The passenger received minor soft tissue injuries.
  • Divorce
    Wife in a 32 year marriage received an award of alimony in the amount of roughly $8,000.00 a month in addition to half of all retirement accounts, pensions as well as half of an inheritance received by the spouse.
  • Criminal
    Attorney DiBella has handled hundreds of criminal matters throughout all of MA and NH for all types of crimes and offenses. Below is just a sampling of results he has obtained. Please feel free to contact our office to find out results regarding offenses similar to ones you may have been charged with that may not be listed below.
  • Assault and Battery
    Client, was the spouse of the alleged victim, was arrested for Domestic Assault and Battery. Client's wife alleged that Client had grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground during an argument. When the police arrived, they allegedly observed marks on her throat.. Attorney DiBella, investigated this matter, counsels Client and his wife, then advocates to the prosecutor that the case should not go forward. Today, on a pre-trial date, Attorney DiBella had the wife assert her marital privilege not to have to testify against her spouse. The prosecutor conceded that they could not move forward without the wife's testimony. Result: Case Dismissed.
  • Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
    Client, a middle aged woman, was driving during inclement weather. The client struck a guard rail. When Police arrived she admitted that she had been drinking and went on to take the breathalyzer test and blew over the legal limit if .08. Attorney DiBella investigated this matter and was able to work out a deal with the district attorney which continued the case without a finding for a period of one year. After that one year if the client does not have any further criminal issues the case will be dismissed. Result: CWOF/Dismissed.
  • Possession of Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute/School Zone Violation
    Client, a 47 year-old man, faced a school-zone charge, which carries a minimum, mandatory penalty of two years in the house of correction. Attorney DiBella, investigated this matter, and drafted a breakdown letter to present to the district attorney. Attorney DiBella was able to get the school zone charge which carries a minimum mandatory of 2 years dropped and the possession with Intent to distribute charges dropped to straight possession. The client served NO jail time and was given straight probation. Result: School Zone Charge Dropped
  • Indecent Assault and Battery
    Client was charged with committing 2 acts of Indecent assault and Battery. The prosecution alleged that Client was drinking with family and friends at a party. The Client was coming on to a woman at the party. The Client and alleged victim both sleep over. The Client was inappropriately touching the victim without her consent. Over the course of two years, Attorney DiBella investigated this matter and prepared the case for trial. During the course of his investigation, Attorney DiBella uncovered exculpatory evidence; including (1) inconsistencies in the young woman's story; Result : Indecent A&B dropped to Straight A&B eliminating the need for sex offender registration.
  • Breaking and Entering with Intent to Commit a Felony
    Result: Case Dismissed.
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