Anthony C. Adamopoulos

"HIS PERSEVERANCE IN WORKING TOWARD A SETTLEMENT, EVEN WHEN IT INITIALLY APPEARED THAT THERE COULD BE NO RESOLUTION, PAID OFF FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. MY CLIENT WAS VERY PLEASED"—R. P., Esq., Attorney for plaintiff.

As a Divorce Mediator, Anthony uses his experience and training to help you and your spouse identify primary interests, then resolve issues around the primary interests.
Anthony’s formal training includes graduating from two prestigious programs - the Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers Mediation and Negotiation Workshops and the Advanced Training at the Center for Dispute Settlement in Washington, D.C.
In 2018, he was invited to participate and serve as a Negotiator in the Judge Abber Counsel Assisted Negotiation Program of The Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court.
His mediation practice and his teaching of mediation help him achieve a high divorce settlement rate.
Anthony serves Essex County including Topsfield, North Andover, Gloucester and Salem areas.

• Divorce
• Arbitration & Mediation
• Family Law

• Collaborative Divorce
• Mediation of Divorce Issues
• Divorce Mediator
• Collaborative Divorce Representation
• Attorney Representation before Divorce Arbitrator
• Attorney Representation before Divorce Mediator

• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  There is no charge for a 30 minute Mediation consultation. We believe all parties going through divorce should be represented. If you cannot afford our fee, we will refer you to an attorney with a different fee structure.

Massachusetts

Since 1972

Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts

Since 1972

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts

Since 1975

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 1979

Certified Conciliator of Divorce Disputes

Essex County Probate and Family Court Conciliation Program

Current

A court appointed conciliator assists parties to settle a case by clarifying the issues and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each side of the case, and, if the case is not settled, explores the steps which remain to prepare the case for trial.

Essex County Co-Coordinator & Negotiator for Judge Abber We Can Settle Initiative

Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court

Current

The Judge Abber Settlement Initiative is a collaborative program between the Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court and judges of the Probate and Family Court aimed at using experienced divorce attorneys to mediate difficult divorce cases pending on the court trial calendar.

Member, Board of Directors

Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court

2019 - Current

The Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court was founded in 1998 as a chapter of the American Inns of court, and is one of the largest Inns of Court in the country. The Inn's mission is to promote professionalism, civility and ethical awareness, in the Probate and Family Court, through discourse and education. The Massachusetts Family and Probate American Inns of Court meets regularly throughout the year, as a means of fostering collegiality and providing peer education on topics of importance to the practice of law in the Family and Probate Courts.

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training Institute

Arbitration Training

2008 - 2008

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and American Arbitration Association

International Arbitration Training Course

1996 - 1996

Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers

Mediation and Negotiation Workshops

1985 - 1992

Suffolk University Law School

J.D. (1972) | Law

1967 - 1972

United States Army (1968-1970) Recipient: National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Certificate of Achievement.

Honors: Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Estate Planning Award

Susquehanna University

B.A. (1967)

1963 - 1967

Honors: Elected Pi Gamma Mu National Social Sciences Honor Society,Washington Semester Program at American University, Washington, D.C., Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

Center for Dispute Settlement

Advanced Mediation Training

1995 - 1995

Ten Best Attorneys for Exceptional and Outstanding Service-Massachusetts

American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2019

Boston Safe Deposit and Trust Estate Planning Award

Suffolk University Law School

1972

Massachusetts Bar Foundation

Fellow

Current

Essex County Bar Association

Family Law Section, Former Director

Current

North Shore Women Lawyers Association

Member

Current

Northshore Collaborative Divorce

Co-Founder and Member

Current

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

Family Mediator Member

Current

Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inn of Court

Mentor Committee, Negotiator, Judge Abber Counsel Assisted Negotiation Program

Current

Massachusetts Bar Association

Family Law Section

Current

How to Save Real Money in Divorce

DivorcingOptions' Blog

April 30, 2018

NEW CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES BRING CHANGE TO PAYING FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES

DivorcingOptions' Blog

August, 2017

, “Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce”, Danvers (Peabody Institute) Library, Danvers, Massachusetts 9:30-11:30 am

September 14, 2019

North Shore Collaborative Divorce

On September 14th at The Danvers Library (Peabody Institute) in Danvers (9:30-11:30), I will be appearing with other professionals in a free educational program, “Chart Your Course to a Better Divorce” addressing how Collaborative Divorce may be a better way to divorce. The program will review the basic legal, emotional and financial issues commonly encountered during the divorce process. Collaborative Divorce takes a team approach to divorce negotiations. The “team” consists of both parties, their respective attorneys, a neutral facilitator to address emotional and communication challenges which may arise and a neutral financial professional to help gather and understand financial information. All of the professionals have been Collaboratively Certified. Only attorneys who are certified are qualified to practice Collaborative Divorce. The North Shore professionals will explain how Collaborative Divorce differs from divorce mediation and divorce litigation. They will also describe the Collaborative benefit of confidentiality of negotiations and the sensitive and informal approach that allows the parties to control the agenda and pace of the process.

Using Deadlock Arbitration to Resolve Divorce Issues, Monthly Meeting, Chelmsford, MA

October 5, 2016

Tri-River Collaborative Law Practice Group

Using Deadlock Arbitration to Resolve Divorce Issues, Monthly Meeting, Woburn, MA

November 3, 2016

Boston Chapter, Association of Divorce Financial Planners (ADFP

Using Deadlock Arbitration to Resolve Divorce Issues, Monthly Meeting, Peabody, MA

September 19, 2017

North Shore Women Lawyers Association

Legal Issues In The Divorce Process, The Divorce Center Divorce, Danvers, Massachusets

September 9, 2017

The Divorce Center

The Divorce Center Divorce Matters for You Workshop 3 Workshops on March 11, May 13, September 9, 2017

Legal Issues In The Divorce Process, The Divorce Center Divorce, Danvers, Massachusets

March 11, 2017

The Divorce Center

The Divorce Center Divorce Matters for You Workshop 3 Workshops on March 11, May 13, September 9, 2017

Legal Issues In The Divorce Process, The Divorce Center Divorce, Danvers, Massachusets

May 13, 2017

The Divorce Center

The Divorce Center Divorce Matters for You Workshop 3 Workshops on March 11, May 13, September 9, 2017

Senior Trainer, The Negotiation Skills Company, http://www.negotiationskills.com/staff.php

Anthony has trained negotiation skills in Europe, Canada and the United States. The same skills are used in the mediation of divorce disputes.

Mediation and Negotiation Workshops

Harvard Law School Program of Instruction for Lawyers

Certified Conciliator

Essex County Bar Association

Certificate of Attendance

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Arbitration Training

Certificate of Attendance

American Arbitration Association - Chartered Institute for Arbitrators Arbitration Training Program

Senior Negotiation Trainer

The Negotiation Skills Company

Certified Conciliator

Essex County Probate and Family Court Conciliation Program

Q. Hello, All of my children are over 19 and not in college, I have arrears from years ago (just interest now) and ex

19 September 2019

A: Your question says, “How do we do this”. I am not sure what “this” is. Are you asking about the emancipations of your children or the formalizing of the arrearage release? I will assume you are asking about the release. You and he can file a Joint Petition to Change a Judgment under Supplementary Rule of the Probate and Family Court 412. You can get the form off the internet or from the Court where you got your divorce. Good Luck you may find the task overwhelming but stick to it.

Q. I moved from Massachusetts & want to file for my kids to visit me In Kansas. My ex says Massachusett doesn’t allow that

4 June 2019

A: You may file for parenting time with your two young children in the Family Court. Your wife is wrong. Your 18 year old may visit you whenever; he is an adult.

Q. Can I file for contempt against mother in court ordered agreement?

29 March 2019

A: Yes, you may.

Q. I am currently out of work since April due to medical condition. I need legal help to stop paying my ex alimony ?

8 March 2019

A: I need legal help to stop paying my ex alimony ? Is your question: Do I need legal help to stop paying alimony? Sounds as if you do, based on what you have written. An attorney will file a Complaint for Modification with the court. The modification will seek to reduce your alimony consistent with the present circumstances. The judge cannot reduce alimony retroactively so the quicker you act, the better for you.

Q. I get tax free stipend payments from the government for caring for a vet. Do i Report in divorce financial form?

1 March 2019

A: Yes you do. All income is to be reported. For the definition of income for ALL support issues Google: " Current CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES as amended June 15, 2018, I. Income Definition, A. Sources of Income

Q. I have a family matter.going to court to see my grandkids.already been to court and its a pre trial confetence..

5 December 2018

A: Unfortunately your question is not clear as to what you are asking about and your back ground is not clear, e.g., as it was agreement.what should i do? Let me speak generally, apparently you have received a Pre-Trial Order. Apparently, the Order is in two parts, first you were told that if you have any discovery questions or document requests of the other side, the questions and requests must be “served” by the date the Court gave you. The questions and requests must be in the form required by law. The second part of the Order sets out certain information the Court is ordering you to produce. If you want any chance of trying to get some communication with your grand kids, follow the Order to the T. You should know that under the Massachusetts and the United States Constitution you have no right to see your minor grandchildren if a parent objects. There is a very narrow, limited exception for seeing the children. This is highly technical, so you ask “What should I do?” Consult with an experienced lawyer, But, keep in mind that if you have received a Pre-Trial Order it is probably too late for an attorney.

Q. Can anything be done to address another party seeking to file a modification before the time agreed that was stipulated?

3 December 2018

A: You seem to ask 2 questions. First, concerning modification, either party may seek a modification of an existing order if they can show a material change in facts since the first order. As to the Pre- Trial, you say, among other things,: A pretrial is coming up in regards to medical is there a way that this can be addressed at that time to possibly save going in for an additional date I do not understand what your issue is. Generally, a Pre Trial Order covers issues relating to the over all Divorce and not motions. Some judges do allow motions; check with the court to see if the judge will hear a motion at the Pre-Trial.

Q. How can I file for divorce,

3 December 2018

A: You go to the Family Court where you and your spouse last lived together. For example, if the two of you last lived in Lynn go to the Family Court on Federal Street in Salem. At the desk tell the clerk you want to file for divorce. You will be given a complaint for divorce and told how to fill it out and file it. In Massachusetts you can now hire a divorce lawyer to do only certain thing for you, for example, complete and file a divorce complaint. It is called Limited Assistance Representation see: http://divorcingoptions.com/Handouts/Limited_Representation_PDF_Handout_Version.pdf

Q. Grandparent was awarded Grandparent Visitation. Grandparent no longer takes court ordered visits.

3 December 2018

A: In order to change