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THE ATTORNEYS

Atwood & Cherny was established in 1984, and has remained one of the most preeminent Boston law firms with a practice focused in Family Law, Divorce and Prenuptial Agreements.  Since its inception, Atwood & Cherny has continued to distinguish itself in litigation, appellate work, mediation and alternative dispute resolution.   Our attorneys are called upon by Judges and respected peers throughout the Commonwealth to serve as Attorneys, Masters, Conciliators, Guardian ad Litems and Attorneys Representing Children.  The firm has earned a significant reputation for its representation of individuals with high net worth and matters involving substantial assets, as well as contested parenting disputes.  Atwood & Cherny’s expertise extends to Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, Divorce and Separation, Modifications of Prior Judgments, Contempts and Enforcement of Prior Judgments, Alimony and Spousal Support, Division of Assets, Child Custody and Parenting Disputes, Paternity Matters, and Child Support.

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DAVID E. CHERNY, Partner

ERIN M. SHAPIRO, Partner

MARY BETH L. ​SWEENEY, Partner

DAWN ​ETHIER YOUNG, Partner

RACHAEL M. ​SOUN, Partner

THOMAS D. RITTER, Associate

GRETEL MARIE DUFRESNE, Associate

​CASSANDRA P. ​KENT, Associate

SIMONE D. SHAPIRO, Associate

ALANNA E. MAHNKE, Associate

JOSEPH W. DeCARO, Associate

KRISTEN KLINETOB, Associate

PAIGE M. MEDEIROS, Associate

NICOLE EIDELMAN, Associate

ALEXIS R. DELLAQUILA, Associate

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MARK T. SMITH, Of Counsel

PATRICIA S. FERNANDEZ, Of Counsel

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​Divorce Litigation   |   Family Law Related Appeals   |   Paternity Matters   |   Mediation   |   Modification of Prior Judgments & Orders   |   Child Support   |   Enforcement (Contempt) of Prior Judgments & Orders   |   Alimony & Spousal Support   |   Custody & Parenting Disputes   |   Removal   |   Parental Kidnapping & Hague Convention Matters   |   Drafting, Negotiation & Enforcement of Premarital/Prenuptial  Agreements & Marital/Postnuptial Agreements   |   Name Changes   |   Restraining Orders   |   Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse & Harassment Orders   |   Guardian Ad Litem Investigations   |   Court Appointed Masters   |   Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Conciliation, Collaborative Law, Arbitration)  MORE

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Divorce Litigation   |   Family Law Related Appeals   |   Paternity Matters   |   Modification of Prior Judgments & Orders   |   Child Support   |   Enforcement (Contempt) of Prior Judgments & Orders   |   Alimony & Spousal Support   |   Custody & Parenting Disputes   |   Removal   |   Parental Kidnapping & Hague Convention Matters   |   Drafting, Negotiation & Enforcement of Premarital/Prenuptial  Agreements & Marital/Postnuptial Agreements   |   Name Changes   |   Restraining Orders   |   Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse & Harassment Orders   |   Guardian Ad Litem Investigations   |   Court Appointed Masters   |   Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation, Conciliation, Collaborative Law, Arbitration)  MORE