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Considering Separation?

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Separation can be an effective tool for couples seeking to resolve marital issues but for whom a divorce is not yet the right path. If you and your spouse are considering separation, Lynch & Owens , P.C. can help you understand your options so that you can make the most informed decisions. We know that each family has a unique story and only through learning about your goals can we create a legal strategy tailored to your situation. Working closely with you, our team can help resolve issues such as child custody, the division of property, the division of debts, and child support while maintaining other benefits associated with marriage. Separation can put your family through untold emotional hardship; however, you don’t have to undertake this process alone. Contact our firm today.

Legal Separation

A legal separation is where the couple remains married but they live apart. In a divorce the marriage is completely over.

Over 20 Years of Experience in Your Corner

The foundation of our firm is based on principles of prompt resolves for legal matters affecting families. Clients who turn to our firm know what to expect before they hire us: top-notch legal representation, professional guidance, and relentless advocacy in hopes to achieve positive case outcomes on their behalves.

For more than seven decades combined, our attorneys have helped past clients identify and avoid future legal headaches in the area of family law. Our success is the result of our priority to protect what matters most in a positive client-attorney relationship: effective and confidential lines of communication.

Meet Our Team

Jason V. Owens Partner & Senior Counsel

After a decade spent in Probate and Family court rooms across Massachusetts, Attorney Owens has earned a reputation for zealous client advocacy, skill in complex financial litigation, and seasoned appellate experience. Attorney Owens has represented Massachusetts divorce clients with collective assets exceeding $100 million. His courtroom demeanor emphasizes focus, control and a mastery of the facts and law, as they apply in each client’s case. Among his peers, he has earned a reputation as a hard-nosed, no-nonsense negotiator who understands the strengths and weaknesses of both parties’ cases.
After graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2000, Attorney Owens spent several years in private industry before attending Suffolk University Law School, where he thrived as a member of the Moot Court Honor Board, editor for the Suffolk Journal of Trial and Appellate Advocacy, clerk for the distinguished Hon. Robert W. Langlois (ret.), and as a public advocate at the Hale and Dorr Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School.
James M. Lynch Managing Partner

With 40+ years of experience, Attorney James M. Lynch has an impeccable reputation among legal professionals, along with the wisdom, instincts and courtroom experience to navigate any family law case on behalf of the clients of Lynch & Owens. Attorney Lynch has built his career, brick by brick, through hundreds of trials, thousands of negotiated settlements, and years of sharp advocacy and client-driven service.
Four decades of courtroom experience has earned Attorney Lynch the respect of judges and attorneys at the top of the Massachusetts legal community. With this comes the confidence of a seasoned professional who understands that every case includes a moment when a client must choose: litigate or settle. In some cases, the client has time to carefully consider his or her options. In others, decisions must be made in a split-second, in open court and in the heat of the moment. Either way, clients rely on Attorney Lynch to identify fact patterns and legal questions that he has seen before, recognize the written and unwritten rules of litigation, and draw on a deep pool of tactics, tools and strategies in the courtroom and at the negotiating table.

Common Questions

How Long Will My Family Law Case Take? The length of a family law case depends on a number of factors and there may be no simple answer to this question. When all parties can reach agreements amicably, the process can be relatively quick. However, when agreements simply cannot be reach, litigation may be the only path forward, adding substantial time to the process.
Will My Case Need to Go to Court? While family law disputes can be intensely emotional events, when spouse are able to work together and reach agreements through mediation or arbitration, a courtroom battle may not be necessary. However, issues such as child custody, alimony, and the division of assets must be resolved before a divorce can be finalized. When partners simply cannot agree, litigation may be the only way forward. At Lynch & Owens , P.C., we are here to help you understand your legal options.
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney? The family law system can be tremendously complex, personal, and emotionally charged. You need a lawyer who will guide you through the family law system, ensure your process goes as smoothly as possible, and help you reach a solution that is tailored to meet you and your family’s unique needs.
Why Should I Hire Lynch & Owens , P.C.? Our goal is to earn the respect and trust of every client we serve. We want families throughout our community to feel at ease when they come to our firm, knowing that they came to the right place for sound legal guidance. No two individuals are going through the same exact situation, which is why we ensure every client is provided with the customized counsel they deserve. Your needs and interests will always come first, as we work diligently to help you reach the most desirable outcome possible.

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Helping Families Just Like Yours

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“As a former client, I have nothing but good things to say about this firm. Everyone I dealt with from their administrative staff to their newly hired attorneys were professional, patient and kind. I would highly recommend this law practice.”

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