Business Details
36 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Family Law Attorney in Ashland
The Law Office Of Ronald M Stone has provided dedicated legal representation in Massachusetts for over three decades. Our practice focuses on family law, criminal defense, and business litigation, combining extensive trial experience with a client-centered approach. We prioritize transparency, ensuring clients understand their cases and maintain control over legal decisions. Our firm adapts to clients' schedules, offering evening and weekend availability to accommodate busy lives. With a track record of over 250 cases tried in Massachusetts courts, we emphasize strategic negotiation while remaining prepared for litigation when necessary.Our deep familiarity with local courts and legal systems allows us to navigate complex cases efficiently. We build partnerships with clients, tailoring strategies to individual needs while maintaining ethical standards and professional integrity. Our commitment extends beyond courtrooms, focusing on practical solutions that address clients' long-term needs. We respond promptly to client inquiries, recognizing the urgency often inherent in legal matters. This combination of experience, adaptability, and client focus has established our reputation for achieving favorable outcomes across diverse legal challenges.
Services
Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Post Divorce Proceedings
Business Litigation
Criminal Defense
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We offer 33 years of Massachusetts trial court experience in family law matters
- Our client partnership approach ensures full case control transparency
- We provide evening and weekend availability for working clients
- We have tried over 250 cases in Massachusetts state courts
- Our strategic approach balances negotiation with litigation readiness
Associations and certifications
- Maine Bar Association
- Massachusetts Bar Association
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Saved thousands in fees
Knowledgeable and hard working
Achieved favorable custody outcome
Prompt communication
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses complex legal matters including divorce, custody, and post-judgment modifications. With three decades of Massachusetts court experience, we develop tailored strategies for clients' unique situations. We prioritize negotiated solutions while maintaining litigation readiness to protect client interests.
Child Custody
We handle contested custody cases and modifications, focusing on children's best interests. Our approach combines legal expertise with practical solutions for parenting time and decision-making responsibilities. We effectively navigate guardian ad litem processes and court requirements in Massachusetts family courts.
Divorce Proceedings
Our divorce practice covers all aspects from initial filings to complex property division. We guide clients through Massachusetts divorce guidelines while addressing immediate concerns like temporary orders. Our experience spans both contested trials and negotiated settlements for optimal client outcomes.
Child Support
We ensure accurate child support determinations using Massachusetts guidelines. Our representation includes income verification, expense considerations, and modification requests. We address complex financial situations involving self-employment or multiple households.
Post Divorce Modifications
We handle post-divorce changes for custody, support, and visitation based on life circumstances. Our representation includes relocation cases, income changes, and enforcement actions. We prepare necessary documentation for court modifications while advocating client interests.
People
Ronald M. Stone
Attorney at Law
Ronald M. Stone is a Massachusetts trial attorney with 30+ years of experience in family law, criminal defense, and business litigation. Admitted to Massachusetts and Maine bars since 1991, he has tried over 250 cases while maintaining client-focused representation.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, child support, post-divorce modifications, paternity issues, and domestic violence cases with personalized legal strategies.
How does child custody determination work?
We focus on children's best interests, addressing legal and physical custody arrangements while navigating Massachusetts court requirements and guardian ad litem processes.
Can child support amounts be modified?
Yes, we handle modifications for changed circumstances like job loss, income changes, or relocation using Massachusetts child support guidelines.
What makes your divorce representation different?
Our approach combines 30+ years of trial experience with strategic negotiation, prioritizing client control over legal decisions and efficient case resolution.
Are evening/weekend consultations available?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working clients' availability for urgent legal matters.
