Sara A. Stanley

Sara A. Stanley

  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence
  • Massachusetts
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Sara A. Stanley focuses on assisting clients with family law issues. Attorney Stanley’s legal counsel will help you navigate during times of significant life change. Contact her to discuss your questions regarding divorce, child custody, child support, visitation, alimony, modifications and property division. To her prospective clients Ms. Stanley states, “many people come to me feeling distressed that, for any number of reasons, their lives have not gone according to plan. My goal as your attorney is to empower you: I will give you the legal counsel you need to understand your present situation and I will work with you to develop a strategy to protect yourself, your family and your finances.” Attorney Stanley is a passionate advocate who is motivated by her desire to help her clients start the next phase of their lives in the best position possible. Attorney Stanley states, “I understand that the outcome of your family law case will have a fundamental impact on your life. I will work for you as if your case was my own.” Attorney Stanley has significant experience working with survivors of domestic abuse in family law cases. She is knowledgeable regarding restraining orders, safety planning and other critical steps that can enhance your safety during a critical time. Attorney Stanley ardently supports equality for same-sex couples. She can provide legal counsel that is essential to protecting and maximizing the rights of individuals in same-sex relationships as they address their family law issues. Mindful of the emotional and financial toll caused by litigation, Attorney Stanley will leverage all forms of advocacy, including mediation, to help you efficiently resolve your family law issues.

Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Massachusetts
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Education
Suffolk University Law School
J.D. (2007)
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Honors: cum laude
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Haverford College in Pennsylvania
B.A. | Political Science
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Honors: with honors
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Professional Associations
Massachusetts State Bar  # 669676
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Current
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Healey, Deshaies, Gagliardi & Woelfel, PC
24 Market Street
Amesbury, MA 01913
Telephone: (978) 388-1787