About Our Firm
Next Phase Legal & Dispute Resolution LLC (NPL) is a Massachusetts family law and dispute resolution firm. Our office is located at 65 Holbrook Street, Suite 270, in Norfolk, MA. If you are wondering, yes – we were previously located in Medfield, MA for a number of years.
If Norfolk is not a convenient location for you, we have three satellite locations and other flexible options available, including simple to use web-based meetings, or arranging meetings at an off-site location. Please contact us to learn more about these options. For example, our divorce and family mediation and parenting coordination services can work well through video-conferencing. All you need is a computer, phone, or tablet with a camera and an internet connection.
Our focus is working with clients to reach a resolution outside of the traditional adversarial litigation process. We do this through options such as mediation, conciliation, serving as settlement counsel, and collaborative divorce and dispute resolution. We also provide Parenting Coordination services, which you can learn more about more about on our separate website: https://www.theparentingcoordinator.com/
We believe that family law conflict is best resolved through a respectful process focused on problem-solving, and that important decisions should only be made after thoughtful consideration of the facts and financial information that will impact the days ahead.
Divorce and Family Law Services
- Massachusetts Divorce Mediation
- Collaborative Divorce & Dispute Resolution
- Child Support
- Child Custody and Parenting
- Alimony
- Division of Marital Property
- Prenuptial and Marital Agreements
- Issues related to assisted reproductive technology
- Restraining Orders / Domestic Violence
- Paternity
- Modification and Contempt Actions
Our Approach:
- Structured Negotiations
- Mediation
- Mediation / Arbitration Combination
- Arbitration
- Conciliation
- Case Evaluation
- Collaborative / Cooperative Law
- Settlement Counsel – working with clients involved in mediation or arbitration outside our firm
- Lawyer /Coach for parties handling most of their matter by themselves
- Limited Assistance Representation – helping clients with specific portions of their case, such as drafting and reviewing documents, developing strategy, preparing for a hearing, etc.
Our Combination of Modern Technology and Personal Service
Next Phase Legal leverages technology to provide clients added convenience. Each client has access to their own secure Client Portal, where he or she may securely download documents, communicate with us through secure messaging, review and pay invoices, and view upcoming appointments and court dates. Clients can schedule meetings with us directly through our website, avoiding back and forth emails and phone tag. Nothing replaces excellent customer service, of course. We understand how stressful it is when your lawyer won’t call you back. We experience that ourselves sometimes when we are trying to get in touch with opposing counsel. If your lawyer doesn’t respond to you, maybe it is time for a change.
About our Website and Blog
Please make sure to read our Terms of Service and Privacy & Communications Policy. The links to this information are at the bottom of the page. In a nutshell, every legal situation is different and the details make a big difference. Do not take any information on our website and assume it is legal advice because it is not legal advice, but just general information. Thus, you should not act based upon anything you read on our website, as your situation may differ.
Please visit our firm’s Facebook page, as we post other content there, and may announce things such as an office closing due to extreme weather, etc. Also, take a moment and sign up for our newsletter.
Current clients can use the Client Login feature located in the footer of the website on every page. From there, you can login through MyCase our practice management system, and review upcoming meetings and court dates, communicate with us through secure messaging, view and pay invoices, and download case-related documents. Please call us at (508) 359-4043 for more information or to schedule a consultation.