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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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ERIN M. SHAPIRO, Partner
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MARY BETH L. ​SWEENEY, Partner
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DAWN ​ETHIER YOUNG, Partner
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RACHAEL M. ​SOUN, Partner
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GRETEL MARIE DUFRESNE, Associate
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​CASSANDRA K. LAMPRON, Associate
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SIMONE D. SHAPIRO, Associate
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KRISTEN KLINETOB, Associate
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ALANNA E. MAHNKE, Associate
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JOSEPH W. DeCARO, Associate
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NICOLE EIDELMAN, Associate
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ALEXIS R. DELLAQUILA, Associate
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PAIGE M. MEDEIROS, Associate
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JASON L. LAND, Associate
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MARK T. SMITH, Of Counsel
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PATRICIA S. FERNANDEZ, Of Counsel

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.

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  • HOME
  • ATTORNEYS
    • ALL ATTORNEYS >
      • David E. Cherny
      • Erin M. Shapiro
      • Mary Beth L. Sweeney
      • Dawn Ethier Young
      • Rachael M. Soun
      • Gretel Marie DuFresne
      • Cassandra K. Lampron
      • Simone D. Shapiro
      • Kristen A Klinetob
      • Alanna E. Mahnke
      • Joseph W. DeCaro
      • Nicole Eidelman
      • Alexis R. Dellaquila
      • Paige M. Medeiros
      • Jason L. Land
      • Mark T. Smith
      • Patricia S. Fernandez
    • IN MEMORY | Jacob M. Atwood
    • AWARDS
  • SERVICES
  • SIGNIFICANT CASES
    • ALL SIGNIFICANT CASES
    • A.D. v. K.S.
    • Rodman v. Rodman
    • Young v. Young
    • Van Arsdale v. Van Arsdale
    • Zaleski v. Zaleski
    • ​Vedensky v. ​Vedensky
    • Pierce v. Pierce
    • Austin v. Austin
    • Sbrogna v. Sbrogna
    • Scwartz v. Schwartz
    • Braun v. Braun
    • Hennessey v. Sarkis
    • DeMatteo v. DeMatteo
    • E.N.O. v. L.M.M.
    • Krock v. Krock
    • Cricenti v. Weiland
    • Kendall v. Kendall
    • Rosenberg v. Rosenberg
    • Bacon v. Bacon
    • Wansong v. Wansong
    • Dominick v. Dominick
    • Rolde v. Rolde
    • Osborne v. Osborne
  • CONTACT & DIRECTIONS
    • All Contacts & Directions >
      • General Email
      • david E. cherny contact page
      • erin m. shapiro contact page
      • mary beth L. sweeney contact page
      • dawn ethIer young contact page
      • rachael m. soun contact page
      • gretel m. dufresne contact page
      • Cassandra K. Lampron contact page
      • Simone D. Shapiro contact page
      • Kristen A. Klinetob contact page
      • Alanna E. Mahnke contact page
      • Joseph W. DeCaro contact page
      • Nicole Eidelman contact page
      • Alexis R. Dellaquila contact page
      • Paige M. Medeiros contact page
      • Jason L. Land contact page
      • Mark T. Smith contact page
      • Patricia S. Fernandez contact page