We resolve high net worth and complex divorce and child custody cases.
Practical solutions to challenging legal problems.
We live with each case until it's over.
We treat each client's problem as though our own.
Divorce
Whether you are concerned about property division, child custody, child support, spousal support, alimony or all of these issues, we will protect your rights and interests.
High Net Worth Divorce
When high net worth individuals and family-owned businesses are involved, the divorce process can become even more complex. We protect our clients' assets.
Child Custody
We have helped countless families and parents through challenging and often contentious child custody disputes. Call to learn how we can help.
Civil & Probate Litigation
We handle all civil and probate litigation matters from business and contract disputes to personal injury claims, will contests and more.
At Porcello Law Offices, we look out for our clients. Our attorneys provide honest, trustworthy legal counsel that protects our clients’ financial and parental rights. Together, we will help you overcome today’s hurdles and move forward to a brighter tomorrow.
From our offices in Salem and Gloucester, we represent clients throughout Essex County during family law disputes, including high-asset divorce and complex child custody issues, and during probate and civil litigation.
Have Questions?
Get Legal Advice You Can Trust.
Divorce and other family law issues can be highly emotional and contentious. When disputes rise to the level where legal intervention is necessary, it is important to hire experienced family law attorneys who know the law, will protect your rights, and provide the guidance you need to move forward in life.
We provide divorce and child support modification services for out of state clients. With no travel and accommodations or time off of work required from you, this saves you time and money as well as the headache of attending in-person court proceedings.
A Strong Reputation Built Upon 50 Years
Serving Our Community.
As second generation attorneys serving clients throughout Essex County, we are well-known in the legal community. Our attorneys have established reputations for providing clients with unwavering strength at the negotiating table and in the courtroom.
Our clients choose us because they know we will fight for their rights and earnestly represent their interests. We are not afraid to stand up for our clients in court or against opposing counsel.
In addition to our divorce and family law practice, we also provide legal representation in the following areas:
- Probate litigation
- General civil litigation
- Auto accident claims
- Slip-and-fall accidents
- Business disputes and litigation
- Consumer law claims and defenses
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Compassion
We will always treat you with respect and dignity.
Confidence
We will always zealously represent your best interests.
Communication
We will always be open, honest, and straightforward.
What Our Clients Say
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Pre-marriage business becomes marital property
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Judge can enforce marriage pact despite religious element
It’s generally understood that U.S. courts can’t decide questions of religious law. After all, the 1st Amendment forbids the government from getting involved in religious affairs. A recent Michigan case shows, though, that courts can enforce valid marriage agreements even if those contracts have a religious aspect to them. In that case, a man named
New tax implications to consider in divorce
When Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, there was a lot of hubbub about parts of the law that would affect divorces. Most significantly, the new tax law made it so that alimony and maintenance would no longer be tax-deductible for the paying spouse or taxable to the person receiving the
Contact Porcello Law Offices
Connect with us to discuss your divorce or family law dispute or to protect your rights during probate or civil litigation matters.
We offer free case evaluation and our attorneys are always willing to sit down and discuss your case so you understand your options and know your rights.
If you are looking for a law firm who cares about veterans — call us. We understand the commitment and courage it takes to protect and defend our community. This is why we offer a discount for service members, including police officers and firefighters.
We know divorce and family law disputes often involve complex financial and emotional issues. Our attorneys don’t add fuel to the fire. Instead, we use practical approaches that resolve our clients’ legal disputes as efficiently and effectively as possible.
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