Law Offices of Wilfred C. Driscoll

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Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat:	9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun:	9:00 am - 1:00 pm

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Email: Email Business
Services/Products: Family Law cases including Divorce, Child Custody, Alimony and Father's Rights.I also do a lot of Estate Planning and Probate work.
Payment method: all major credit cards
Other Link: Divorce Lawyer Fall River MA
Categories: Attorneys, General Practice Attorneys

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01/08/2018

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I got divorced after three years of marriage and we both knew it was not going to work out. The divorce was amicable, and Attorney Driscoll was very helpful with his suggestions and made the process easy. He was non-judgemental and easy to talk to.

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Phone: (508) 672-8718

Address: 209 Bedford St, Fall River, MA 02720

Website: Divorce Lawyer Fall River MA

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Law Offices of Wilfred C. Driscoll

Divorce
No matter how you look at it, divorce is costly. The income that once paid the bills for one household must now cover two. Given the expenses you will soon face, why spend your valuable money and time fighting in Massachusetts divorce court if you can, with a little help, arrive at a mutually acceptable agreement through divorce mediation.
Child Support
We are Fall River, MA, child support attorneys Wilfred C. Driscoll, Jr. and Laurie A. Stanford. Our combined experience practicing family law in Massachusetts is more than five decades! Our firm is well known as a dedicated legal advocate, willing to go to court to ensure our client's financial interests are protected. But Attorney Driscoll is also a certified divorce mediator. He has helped hundreds of clients successfully resolve their differences in matters such as the division of marital assets and the drafting of parenting plans.
Child Custody and Visitation
Joint custody is now the most common child custody arrangement. Most parents prefer it and in most cases, a judge will award it, although 50/50 shared custody can be difficult to schedule.
Adoption
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Getting a divorce is not an easy process. At Driscoll Law, we believe in guiding our clients through every step along the way of filing a divorce. Divorces can be simple or extremely complex, depending on your particular case. At Driscoll Law, our Attorneys have years of experience in helping clients with all kinds of divorce cases. Our attorneys will fully represent you in all issues pertaining to your divorce like filing for divorce, post decree modifications, restraining orders, temporary support orders, child custody, divorce settlement agreements, postnuptial and prenuptial agreements, alimony or spousal support, marital asset division and asset protection etc.
Guardianship
A guardian is a person with the power to make decisions on behalf of a child (or an incompetent person). There are two ways a guardian can be appointed. When we work with clients on their estate plan. We advise them to name a guardian in their Will or with a guardianship document.
Spousal Support
Massachusetts has recently changed its laws regarding alimony (spousal support). Many people currently paying or receiving alimony will be effected so expect to see an increase in the number of cases in Massachusetts family court from people seeking a modification of their alimony order.
Legal Separation
Rarely is the decision to get a legal separation or divorce an easy one. Even when things have been difficult, the uncertainty that comes with divorce can be overwhelming.

Criminal Defense
Throughout my long career, I have gained extensive trial court experience in both civil and criminal matters. I have a reputation for being prepared, focused and effective in court. In 2021 I made Attorney Laurie A. Staford a lead litigator in the firm after seeing the superior results she was able to obtain for her clients.
DUI/DWI
Criminal defense in cases involving drunk driving (DUI/DWI), motor vehicle hearings, and driver's license suspension. We can help you obtain a hardship or probationary drivers' license. We also defend clients against Restraining Orders (209A) for domestic violence as well as violations of restraining orders. And we am prepared to defend clients charged with Massachusetts's newest type of restraining order, a 258E, for harassment of non-related persons, such as neighbors.
Sex Crimes
The court order binds the individual to not do or do certainly acts, such as staying a specified distance away from their former spouse. These orders are usually used in divorce cases that involve sexual assault, stalking, harassment or domestic violence. If you are looking to establish a restraining order, lawyers at Driscoll Law can help review your case and guide you thoroughly throughout the process of filing for a restraining order.
Theft
Assault
Unfortunately, restraining orders can be misused by angry spouses. We have seen people unfairly charged with the crime of domestic assault just so their partner could gain the upper hand in divorce court. This is tragic because a restraining order can change one’s life.
Restraining Order
When domestic violence has occurred, the most important and first order of business is to ensure the safety of everyone involved. Sometimes it's possible to negotiate a separation that the two parties can agree upon. More often, however, it will mean that one party obtains a restraining order (209A) against the other party.

Business and Corporate Law

Business Disputes

Real Estate Litigation
We have worked in real estate law. In this challenging housing market, where homes in only two or three counties in southeastern Massachusetts are holding their value, it's critical to understand all your options in the fair division of this asset (or debt).

Personal Injury
I am the first person you will see when you come to our office. I assist clients through the legal and emotional process of a divorce, a personal injury, an estate plan or a criminal case. I will assist you throughout your entire case: gathering and preparing documents, handling the court calendar and scheduling, and ensuring that you receive all communications from the court and your lawyer.
Auto Accidents
Medicaid Planning
Medicaid planning is critical for protecting a spouse from becoming impoverished when an ill spouse requires nursing home care. Medicaid is available to assist with long-term care expenses but there are asset and income limits. If you have too many assets, you may need to "spend down" those assets in order to be eligible for Medicaid help.

Trusts and Estates

Estate Planning
While the primary focus of our practice at Driscoll Sanford Family Law is divorce, family law and estate planning, our clients have a variety of legal needs and they want to work with a lawyer they know and trust. Whatever your legal issue, you can call us for help.
Wills
The goal of most estate planning efforts is to pass wealth to loved ones in a timely and cost-effective manner while minimizing the impact of estate taxes. A carefully considered and properly prepared estate plan can accomplish those goals and so much more. Estate planning tools such as Wills and Trusts can allow you to...
Trusts
A Revocable Trust can be changed at any time until a designated event occurs, usually one's death. An Irrevocable Trust cannot be changed once it has been created.
Power of Attorney
A Power of Attorney document allows someone to make decisions on another person's behalf. The document can be temporary or time-limited;for example,allowing someone to sign business documents when the business owner is out of the country. It can also be permanent, which may be needed to make decisions for a person suffering from dementia or a degenerative illness.
Probate

Bankruptcy
Personal bankruptcy, particularly in conjunction with a divorce proceeding. (If you are considering divorce and you know that your financial problems are such that you qualify for bankruptcy, talk to us about whether you should file for bankruptcy before divorce, or after. There are benefits and risks associated with the timing of a bankruptcy filing.)

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