271 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 
Family Law Attorneys in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem is where Porcello Law Offices built its family law practice, and it is where our second-generation attorneys still handle divorce, custody, and support matters for Essex County families today. Jean Porcello-Giusto has practiced family law from this office for more than 32 years. She leads the firm’s family law team here alongside Lindsey Dulkis Patten and the rest of our attorneys.
Whether you are just beginning to consider a divorce or you need to modify an existing custody or support order, our Salem office is set up to meet with you in person, and we also offer phone and video consultations for clients who cannot easily travel to us.
Schedule your free case evaluation: call 978-338-7854 or request a case evaluation online. There is no cost and no obligation to find out where your case stands.
Salem Office Information
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM–1:00 PM
24/7 Intake Available
New-client calls are answered around the clock at +1-978-338-7854. In-office hours are listed above.
Family Law We Handle in Salem
Our Salem office concentrates on family law and divorce for Essex County clients:
- Divorce: filing, negotiating, or finalizing a Massachusetts divorce.
- High-Net-Worth and Business-Owner Divorce: complex asset, business, and tax-sensitive divorces.
- Alimony: establishing, contesting, or modifying spousal support.
- Child Custody: legal and physical custody arrangements for your children.
- Child Support: calculating, enforcing, or modifying support orders.
- Paternity: establishing parental rights for unmarried parents.
- Property Division: dividing the marital estate under Massachusetts law.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: protecting your interests before or during marriage.
- Estate Planning: wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, available from Salem as a complementary service.
Serving Salem and Nearby Essex County Communities
Salem is the hub for Essex County’s Lower North Shore, and clients regularly travel to this office from Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Marblehead, Swampscott, and Topsfield, along with Salem itself. Clients from elsewhere in Essex County are also welcome. Our
Essex County page has the full community list and court information for the whole county.
Family law, divorce, custody, support, and probate matters based in the Salem area are generally heard at the Essex Probate and Family Court, 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970, a short distance from our office.
Why Salem Families Trust Porcello Law Offices
Second-generation roots in this courthouse. Jean Porcello-Giusto has practiced family law in Salem for more than 32 years, including arguing before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Our attorneys already know the Salem session of the Essex Probate and Family Court your case will move through.
The first call is not a sales pitch. We listen to what is actually happening in your family matter before talking about next steps, and we ask the questions that matter for a Salem-area case, not a generic intake script.
Honest advice about your options. We explain what Massachusetts law allows, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, or litigation, and we tell you plainly when a strategy carries more cost or risk than benefit.
Staffed for cases that are not simple. Business-owner and high-net-worth divorces often need more than one attorney’s attention. Our Salem attorneys give you that depth without losing the personal attention of a family-owned firm.
Preparation, not promises. Massachusetts law does not allow us to promise a particular result. What we commit to is thorough preparation, clear communication, and representation ready for whichever path your case requires.
Ready to talk? Call 978-338-7854 or schedule a free case evaluation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening in plain terms. We will ask the questions that matter for your situation.
- We explain what Massachusetts law says. In plain English, without scare tactics or pressure to decide on the spot.
- We map the next step. You will leave the case evaluation with a clear sense of what comes next, whether that is filing, responding, gathering records, or simply taking time to think it through.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is the Salem office located? |
Our Salem office is at 271 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970. |
| Does the Salem office handle probate or civil litigation, or only family law? |
Salem is our primary family law location. Estate planning is available here as well. Probate and civil litigation matters are primarily handled out of our Gloucester office, though we can direct you to the right attorney regardless of which office you call. |
| Can I meet with an attorney by phone or video instead of coming into the Salem office? |
Many Essex County matters can be handled partly or entirely by phone or video. We will let you know early on whether your specific case benefits from an in-person meeting. |
| Where will my case be filed if I live near Salem? |
Most Salem-area family law and probate matters are filed at the Essex Probate and Family Court, 36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970. |
| What does it cost to get started? |
We offer a free case evaluation so you can find out where you stand before committing to anything. Costs beyond that depend on the type of matter and how contested it becomes. |
Talk to a Salem Family Law Attorney
Our Salem office has handled Essex County family law matters for decades as part of Porcello Law Offices, and our attorneys know the Salem session of the Essex Probate and Family Court from regular practice there. We will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything.
Call 978-338-7854 or schedule a consultation online. You can also visit our Gloucester office page if that location is more convenient.