Other Areas of Law

The Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. represents individuals and institutions in connection with the purchase and sale of commercial and residential properties in Massachusetts. Services provided include the preparation and review of offers, purchase and sale agreements, advice on negotiation and financing options, real estate-related litigation, and other services related to real estate transactions.

It is critical to contact an attorney as soon as contemplating purchasing or selling real estate. This is often the largest investment you will ever make. Real estate transactions can be fraught with pitfalls. A knowledgeable attorney will advise you about your options. To learn more about our real estate transaction services contact the Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. at (978) 777-7272 for a free consultation. We have the knowledge and resources to help you protect your interests.

Legal matters related to divorce and post-divorce modifications are highly emotional. We approach each case with a sensitivity and compassion for the adults involved, but especially for the children. Our experienced lawyers strive to help families avoid court while resolving divorce disputes and post-divorce modification matters regarding the following:

• Child support
• Custody/visitation
• Property division
• Spousal support/alimony

Fear is often a predominant emotion for families in divorce. We strive to resolve divorce issues through negotiations and arbitration or mediation. However, we are experienced litigators, and when litigation is necessary we have the skill to effectively and aggressively represent our clients' interests.

If you are considering divorce or need an attorney to guide you through a post-divorce modification contact the Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. at (978) 777-7272 for a free consultation. A knowledgeable attorney will advise you about your options.

Child support in Massachusetts is calculated using state guidelines. These guidelines include factors such as the number of children, their ages, offsets for childcare and health insurance costs, and the incomes of both parents. At the Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. our lawyers help divorcing parents with child support--often the most contentious part of a divorce. Child support orders are frequently difficult to modify unless one parent's circumstances change significantly.

Because of the length of the financial commitment and the importance of a child support award to the well-being of you and your children, it is important to contact an attorney experienced with child support in Massachusetts. Our experience and knowledge has helped our clients obtain the most advantageous child support orders that reflect our client's circumstances and benefit their children.

Calculating and awarding alimony has become increasingly complex. No two situations are alike. A number of considerations are involved in the calculation of alimony, including:

• Incomes and needs of both parties
• Length of the marriage
• How long a non-working or dependant spouse has been out of the workforce
• Whether a spouse working part time is likely to find full time employment
• Educational levels of the parties
• Ages of children and the custody arrangements that have been ordered
• Maintaining a certain standard of living
• Whether one spouse postponed education or advancement to further the goals of the other spouse

Because every situation is different, our lawyers seek to develop alimony proposals that are tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of our clients.

It is critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible when contemplating alimony. A knowledgeable attorney will advise you about your options. To learn more about your rights, contact the Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. at (978) 777-7272 for a free consultation. We have the knowledge and resources to get you the compensation you need and deserve.

The Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. has been helping clients resolve difficult landlord - tenant issues for years. We represent both tenants and landlords and will ensure that each client receives all the benefits to which he or she is legally entitled.

State laws and the terms of the lease govern the relationship between landlord and tenant. Breaking a lease is a common source of tenant landlord litigation. Failure to pay rent is one way to break a lease. However, the law allows a tenant to withhold rent in certain circumstances. The law requires landlords to maintain habitable premises. This means that the landlord must make necessary repairs to the property, keeping it "livable." Failure to maintain habitable premises results in a constructive eviction of the tenant. When this happens, the tenant has the right to withhold rent, make the repairs himself and deduct the cost of repairs from the rent.

Our lawyers are prepared to fight on your behalf. If you have a landlord dispute that you have been unable to resolve on your own, we can help. Likewise, if you are a landlord faced with a tenant who has been evicted but refuses to leave or pay rent, we can help. It is critical to contact an attorney as soon as possible. There may be limits on how much time is available to file a claim. A knowledgeable attorney will advise you about your options. To learn more about your rights, contact the Law Office of Jessica Sousa, P.C. at (978) 777-7272 for a free consultation. We have the knowledge and resources to get you the compensation you need and deserve.