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    At the Cote Law Group, we believe in providing legal services based on fairness, professionalism, knowledge of the law, and the ability to understand your challenges and opportunities. We are a full service divorce and family law firm in North Andover, Massachusetts. We serve clients throughout Essex County and the Greater Boston North shore region.… [Continue Reading]

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Jillian Cote

Attorney Jillian CoteAttorney Jillian Cote is a divorce lawyer and family law mediator in N. Andover, MA. Whether it be litigating a contested divorce or assisting her clients in facilitating and negotiating a divorce mediation, her extensive knowledge of the law and ability to see both sides enables her to help her clients achieve a fair and reasonable outcome. [profile...]

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Family Law Practice

Our diverse experience, professional integrity, and extensive knowledge of Massachusetts family law enable us to provide you with the advocacy, know-how and compassion needed to resolve your divorce and family law matters.

Along with our commitment of excellence in serving you, we also strive to keep the cost of services to a minimum by following the structured guidelines we have established that have proven to be expeditious and cost-efficient. [Learn more...]

North Andover Law Offices

With law offices conveniently located in North Andover, Massachusetts Attorney Jillian Cote serves clients throughout the Greater Boston North Shore area within Middlesex County and Essex County.

We help clients throughout the region and from towns like Andover, Beverly, Billerica, Boxford, Burlington, Chelmsford, Danvers, Essex,

Divorce and Divorce Mediation

The thought of facing a divorce can be stressful and disturbing. Whether you are hiring a divorce attorney for representation in your divorce, or looking to utilize our divorce mediation service, we can help. Our approach is to carefully analyze your individualized circumstances and craft the best solution possible so that you can move on with your life in a time-worthy and efficient manner.

If you are considering divorce or starting the divorce process, call our office to discuss your options and learn your rights. [Learn more...]

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Client Reviews

"I am extremely pleased with the result of the legal services Attorney Cote provided during our mediation. She was very informative and was able to help us work through all of our issues throughout the entire divorce mediation process." Read more

“I would reccomend Jill to anyone looking to obtain a divorce and/or who is in need of representation in any other types of family law matters." Read more

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Divorce & Divorce Mediation Questions and Answers

If you are considering divorce it is in your best interest to understand the divorce process in Massachusetts. Divorce does not have to be as contentious as many believe. Armed with the right information and an experienced family law and divorce attorney by your side, you can focus on moving forward. [Learn more...]

My ex is refusing to pay court-ordered support. What can I do?

When a divorce is finalized, a divorce decree outlines essential information about the court’s decision. A divorce decree is an enforceable order by the court that both parties are legally mandated to follow. Items outlined can include payment of child support or spousal support, a transfer of property, or specific visitation schedules. Unfortunately, too often, […]

Altering Your Child Custody Agreement

My ex-spouse has asked to pick up our children, of whom we share custody, at a different time from that stated in our custody agreement. I’m fine with the change. Do we need to alter the agreement, or is a verbal agreement enough? The is almost always going to be “get it in writing.” While […]

My Kids Hate the Custody Arrangement – What Can I Do to Change It?

Even in the best of circumstances, divorce can be difficult for children. Children are often resistant to change: adapting to new schedules and surroundings, learning to live with one parent at a time, and getting along with possible new stepsiblings or half-siblings are all big changes, ones which can challenge a child’s developing social skills […]

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Divorcing During COVID-19

When your relationship is already strained, living under quarantine conditions can quickly shed light on a troubled marriage. Whether you’ve been contemplating divorce for a while or the stress of recent events has become the straw to break the camel’s back, so to speak, our attorneys can help you understand the divorce process and your […]

Protecting Assets in a Divorce

Divorce is as much a financial blow as it is an emotional one. Alimony and child support may take a large, even unreasonable amount out of your monthly paycheck. Conversely, if your income is much smaller than your soon-to-be-ex-spouse’s, or if you stayed at home to look after the family, you might find yourself in […]

What factors do courts consider when determining child custody?

Courts primarily base their decision on what is in the child’s best interest, using the Child’s Best Interest Standard. Factors vary from state to state, but the overall goal is to make a decision that promotes the health and wellbeing of the child. Parents are encouraged to come to an agreement on matters of child […]

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