Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Orleans, MA
At Michael I Flores PC, PC, we are a dedicated team of legal professionals specializing in divorce and family law litigation across Massachusetts. Since our founding in 2010, we have grown from a solo practice to a multidisciplinary team comprising attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, ensuring comprehensive representation for every client. Our approach emphasizes collaboration, with at least two attorneys and a paralegal assigned to each case, providing realistic assessments, responsiveness, and top-tier legal advocacy. We prioritize client needs, balancing courtroom strength with skilled negotiation to resolve cases efficiently.Our expertise spans contested divorces, alimony, child custody, property division, and mediation, serving clients in Barnstable, Dukes, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties. We combine deep local knowledge with a commitment to ethical practice, as reflected in client testimonials praising our professionalism, compassion, and successful outcomes. Our growth reflects our dedication to excellence, with a focus on protecting clients' rights while minimizing emotional and financial strain during life's most challenging moments.
Services
Alimony Appeals
Contested Divorce
Custody Plans
Mediation Services
Property Division
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
LGBTQIA+ Divorce
Family Law Appeals
Conciliation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of focused experience in Massachusetts family law since 2010
- Our team approach ensures multiple attorneys and paralegals collaborate on every case
- Proven success in complex matters like contested divorces and child custody disputes
- Transparent billing practices with detailed bi-monthly invoicing
- Client testimonials highlight our compassionate yet effective legal representation
What people say
Highly professional
Compassionate guidance
Successful outcomes
Responsive communication
Ethical representation
Services
Contested Divorce
Our team handles complex contested divorces requiring court intervention. We protect clients' rights in property division, alimony negotiations, and child custody battles while prioritizing cost-effective resolutions. With extensive courtroom experience, we advocate for equitable outcomes in Massachusetts Probate courts. Our approach balances aggressive representation with strategic settlement opportunities to minimize emotional and financial strain.
Child Custody
We specialize in creating child-centered custody arrangements through negotiation or litigation. Our attorneys address legal and physical custody, parenting plans, and modification requests while focusing on children's best interests. We work with clinicians when needed to develop evidence-based custody proposals. Our team prepares persuasive arguments demonstrating how proposed arrangements benefit children's long-term wellbeing.
Alimony Representation
We handle all alimony types under Massachusetts law, including general term, rehabilitative, and reimbursement alimony. Our team calculates appropriate support levels considering tax implications and presents compelling evidence regarding financial needs and earning capacities. We advocate for fair durations aligned with marriage lengths while addressing cohabitation impacts and modification requirements.
Mediation Services
Our attorneys facilitate mediated settlements to resolve family law disputes outside court. We guide clients through voluntary agreements on property division, parenting plans, and support arrangements while ensuring legal protections. This cost-effective approach maintains client control over outcomes while leveraging our negotiation expertise to achieve balanced resolutions.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements clarifying financial rights and responsibilities. Our customized agreements address property division, spousal support expectations, and inheritance protections while meeting Massachusetts legal requirements. We educate clients about rights relinquished or preserved through these contracts to ensure informed decision-making.
People
Michael I Flores PC
Principal Attorney
With over a decade of family law experience, Michael leads our team in complex divorce and custody cases. He combines courtroom tenacity with strategic negotiation skills to protect client interests while minimizing conflict. His practice focuses on equitable property division and spousal support advocacy.
Crissa A. Morton
Senior Associate Attorney
Crissa specializes in child custody matters and alimony negotiations. She brings extensive litigation experience to advocate for favorable parenting plans and financial support arrangements while maintaining client communication throughout case progression.
Keeley E. Clancy
Associate Attorney
Keeley focuses on contested divorces and property division cases. She prepares detailed financial analyses for asset distribution and represents clients in court proceedings while emphasizing transparent case updates for informed decision-making.
Samantha Watt
Senior Paralegal
Samantha coordinates case management and document preparation. With deep knowledge of Massachusetts family law procedures, she supports attorneys in litigation preparation and client communication to ensure efficient case progression.
Lauren Potvin
Paralegal
Lauren assists with discovery processes and court filing requirements. She works closely with attorneys to organize financial documentation and custody evidence, maintaining meticulous records throughout each case lifecycle.
Questions
What areas of Massachusetts do you serve?
We represent clients in Barnstable, Dukes, Middlesex, Nantucket, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties across Massachusetts.
What family law services do you offer?
Our services include divorce litigation, child custody arrangements, alimony representation, property division, mediation, and prenuptial agreements.
How are legal fees structured?
We use retainer-based billing with detailed bi-monthly invoices. Case evaluations cost $600, and ongoing representation is billed hourly.
Can you handle complex asset division cases?
Yes, our team specializes in dividing complex assets like business interests, real estate, and investment portfolios during divorce proceedings.
Do you offer mediation services?
Yes, we provide mediation to resolve family law disputes amicably while preparing for litigation if settlement attempts fail.
How does alimony work in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts recognizes multiple alimony types with duration tied to marriage length. Our attorneys calculate support based on income disparities and living standards.
