About Nigro Law Office — Family Law Marlborough Massachusetts

Nigro Law Office focuses its family law Marlborough practice on divorce, custody, child support, and probate matters for clients across Middlesex County. The firm serves Marlborough and surrounding I-495 communities. Cases are typically filed at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court, which handles Marlborough divorce, custody, and guardianship matters.

Because Middlesex County is the largest county in New England, family court dockets here move on tight schedules. For example, contested custody cases benefit from early mediation referrals to keep matters off the long-form trial track. Additionally, Massachusetts’s no-fault and fault-based divorce procedures each have specific filing requirements. As a result, choosing the right path early helps Marlborough families avoid unnecessary delay.

What Clients Say

Reviewers describe the office as patient and methodical during difficult family transitions. Clients appreciate clear explanations of Massachusetts’s distinction between 1A (uncontested) and 1B (contested) divorce procedures. Several note the firm’s responsiveness during the post-judgment phase — child support modifications, custody adjustments, and similar follow-up matters.

Family Law Marlborough — Practice Areas & Services

• Section 1A divorce: Uncontested no-fault divorce filed jointly under M.G.L. c. 208.
• Section 1B divorce: Contested no-fault divorce filed by one spouse.
• Child custody and parenting plans: Legal and physical custody determinations.
• Child and spousal support: Calculations under Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines.
• Probate and guardianship: Wills, estate administration, and adult guardianships.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Marlborough divorce cases heard?

Marlborough divorces are filed at the Middlesex Probate and Family Court. The court has divisions in Cambridge and Lowell — Marlborough cases typically go to Cambridge at 10/40 Thorndike Street. Local attorneys appear there frequently and know each judge’s procedures.

What’s the difference between 1A and 1B divorce in Massachusetts?

Section 1A is an uncontested no-fault divorce filed jointly with a separation agreement already in place. Section 1B is a contested no-fault divorce filed by one spouse, with all issues to be resolved by negotiation or trial. 1A cases typically close in four to six months; 1B can take a year or more.

How is child custody decided in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts courts apply the “best interests of the child” standard. Judges consider each parent’s relationship with the child, stability, school involvement, and willingness to support the other parent. Joint legal custody is common, while physical custody depends on the family’s specific circumstances.