PHINNEY LAW OFFICES & MEDIATION

Carol A. Phinney has practiced family law in Massachusetts since 1989 and devotes her practice to matters of uncontested and contested divorce, child custody and relocation, support, alimony, paternity, abuse prevention orders and guardianships.   

Carol has represented clients in high-conflict cases in courtrooms across Eastern MA.  For over 25 years, Carol practiced in Middlesex, Essex, Worcester and Suffolk Counties before relocating to scenic Cape Cod in 2016. From 2002 to 2007, Carol represented the Mother in the case of Mason v. Coleman which set the current standard of review in removal cases when the parents share physical custody.  Following the SJC decision in 2006 denying Mother's relocation, Carol continued to advocate for Mother who ultimately was permitted to move the children out of State.  Family law cases require a unique commitment to the client due to the highly emotional issues, the length of time required and the evolving nature of family and parenting law.

Carol now practices exclusively in Barnstable, Plymouth and Norfolk Counties.  Her practice includes divorce mediation, Collaborative Law and Limited Assistance Representation. 

Carol is qualified to serve as a Guardian ad Litem Category F. She is a volunteer Lawyer of the Day in Barnstable County and serves as a mentor for attorneys through the Women's Bar Foundation.

Each and every case deserves personal attention.  Please contact Attorney Phinney with any questions you may have about your marital status, dissolution of marriage, preservation of assets, best interests of children and support rights and obligation.