Massachusetts family & probate litigation
Denner Lamanna represents individuals and families in Suffolk County and statewide in the Massachusetts Probate & Family Court, the Appeals Court, and the Supreme Judicial Court. We structure cases for financial transparency, child-focused outcomes, and appellate durability when temporary orders, findings of fact, or procedural rulings may be reviewed on an aggressive schedule.
High-asset dissolution often implicates closely held businesses, deferred compensation, trust distributions, and multistate property. We coordinate valuation professionals, forensic accountants, and tax-aware settlement architectures so orders remain enforceable through contempt, modification, or appellate remand.
Where we focus
- Contested divorce, asset division, alimony, and complex support calculations involving self-employment or executive compensation.
- Custody, parenting time, relocation, and guardianship disputes where stability, safety, and school continuity are central.
- DCF, juvenile court, and care-and-protection overlays that must be coordinated with divorce or custody strategy.
- Post-judgment enforcement, contempt, and modification when income, residence, or a child’s needs materially change.
- Appellate briefing and emergency motions practice where immediate appellate relief or stay requests are warranted.
Discretion & documentation
Family files benefit from disciplined discovery, measured public posture, and written communications that anticipate both trial and settlement. Where parallel civil or criminal exposure exists, we align strategy so one forum does not prejudice another.
Children & financial continuity
Parenting plans and support orders are drafted with evidentiary depth and appellate preservation in mind, particularly when vocational issues, hidden income, or interstate jurisdictional questions are in play.
How to reach us
Prospective clients may begin with the confidential intake form, call either listed telephone number, or use the contact page for fax, mailing address, and email routing.
No attorney-client relationship is formed until a written agreement exists; preliminary conversations remain confidential when consistent with applicable rules.