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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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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...]

What is a ‘gray divorce’ and how is it different from the typical divorce?

A ‘gray divorce’ refers to a split that happens between an older husband and wife, often after many years of marriage. The ‘gray’ in ‘gray divorce’ refers to the color of the divorcing couple’s hair. With more and more couples over fifty, or even over sixty-five, choosing to part ways, the phenomenon has also earned […]

How Long Will It Take To Finalize My Divorce in MA?

Attorney Answer: The divorce process can oftentimes prove to be a long and drawn out process especially when it is filed as a contested divorce under Massachusetts’ contested divorce statute. Delay in the process is common when there are highly contested issues regarding child custody, child support, alimony, and/or division of the marital assets etc. […]

Can I just stop paying support to my ex-spouse?

Additional Info: I recently lost my job and can no longer pay my weekly child support obligation. Can I just stop paying support to my ex-spouse? Attorney Answer: NO! You are obligated to follow the exact terms of all Court Orders. If there has been a material change in circumstances and you are no longer […]

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What is a ‘gray divorce’ and how is it different from the typical divorce?

A ‘gray divorce’ refers to a split that happens between an older husband and wife, often after many years of marriage. The ‘gray’ in ‘gray divorce’ refers to the color of the divorcing couple’s hair. With more and more couples over fifty, or even over sixty-five, choosing to part ways, the phenomenon has also earned […]

My soon-to-be-ex-spouse is a bad influence on our children.

How can I get full custody of my children? A judge will be unlikely to respond to the argument “My ex is a bad influence” or “My ex doesn’t know what is best for the children.” Judges hear these arguments all day, every day, during acrimonious divorce proceedings. What a parent needs to prove the […]

Massachusetts Cases Provides Guidance for Child Custody Issues in Same-Sex Divorces

Massachusetts was a leader in its early recognition of same-sex marriages. Logic dictates that the Commonwealth will also have more experience with same-sex divorce and family law matters, including child custody and support issues in cases involving the dissolution of a same-sex marriage. Three Massachusetts cases do, in fact, reflect that experience.In a 2006 same-sex […]

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