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Matthew T. Desrochers

Matthew T. Desrochers

Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Attorney – Matthew T. Desrochers

Matthew T. Desrochers is an experienced Massachusetts divorce and family law attorney, serving clients throughout Suffolk County, Middlesex County, Essex County, and Norfolk County Probate and Family Courts. As the managing attorney of a practice founded in 1999, Attorney Desrochers focuses on representing individuals in complex family law matters, including contested divorce, child custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony, and division of marital assets.

Attorney Desrochers has extensive courtroom experience handling high-conflict divorce cases and trials across Massachusetts. He regularly appears before the Probate and Family Court and has successfully advocated for clients in matters involving custody disputes, parenting time, modification actions, and enforcement proceedings. His approach is strategic, direct, and results-driven, with a focus on protecting his clients' rights and achieving practical outcomes.

With decades of experience in Massachusetts family law, Attorney Desrochers understands the financial and emotional complexities involved in divorce litigation. He works closely with clients to navigate issues such as asset division, real estate, retirement accounts, and business interests. His background in financial matters, including bankruptcy and debt resolution, provides added value in cases involving complex financial analysis and support calculations.

If you are facing a divorce or custody dispute in Massachusetts, Attorney Desrochers provides experienced legal representation tailored to your situation.

Areas of Practice

  • Divorce (Contested & Uncontested)
  • Child Custody & Parenting Plans
  • Child Support & Alimony
  • Modification & Contempt Actions
  • Division of Assets & High-Asset Divorce
  • Probate and Family Court Litigation

Education & Admissions

  • Juris Doctor, Massachusetts School of Law (1999)
  • B.A., Environmental Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell (1995)
  • Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar and U.S. District Court (1999)

Professional Memberships

  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA)
  • Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA)
  • Real Estate Bar Association (REBA)

Personal

Matthew is a father of four boys, including a set of twins. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys spending time with his family at Lake Winnipesaukee, where they boat, fish, and sail. He also follows politics closely and enjoys playing acoustic guitar.

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  • Excellent, Compassionate Advocates

    Matt Desrochers and his staff are excellent compassionate advocates. I should know, I'm a lawyer myself.

  • Excellent and Always Responsive

    I had a very complicated financial situation. I am a small business owner and when the economy changed a few years ago, I could never get caught up with all sorts of bills. I knew I needed expert help. I then talked to some family and friends and they had given me a few names, and eventually we m...

  • Very Professional and Knowledgeable

    Matt is Very professional and knowledgeable, I will definitely use him again and recommend him to all my friends and family.

  • Thank you so much!

    Unfortunately, I have had several experiences with bankruptcy in my lifetime.Life has had its challenges and with it a few incompetent attorneys and very difficult banks. After several reorganizations of our home loan this last time Bank Of America seemed unwilling to modify our loan one last tim...

  • Appreciate his Knowledge

    I have been fortunate to do business with Matt on several occasions. I appreciate how knowledgeable he is and look forward to doing business with him again. Matt is always on top of things and returned calls and messages promptly.
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