Beliveau Law Group
“We are very happy with the trust that Margaret put together for us.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers near Waltham, MA
We have 2 firms in Waltham on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Boston (6, 9 mi), Melrose (2, 10 mi) and Brookline (1, 7 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Law Office of Gary J. Marchese
“Gary was an absolute lifesaver for my brother and I as we had to deal with probate and many other legal situations after my mom's passing.”
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The Law Office of Wyckoff Nissenbaum
“He cuts to the chase and doesn't waste your time, which is exactly what you need when you're paying for every minute of work.”
Collins Family Law Group
“Very professional and responsible as well, always answers the phone calls and emails.”
Wilkinson & Finkbeiner
“He was responsive, came up with excellent strategies for my case, and was calm in the toughest of situations.”
Geller Benjamin
“Jacob has been tremendous in helping my husband and I through the immigration process.”
The 15 firms listed for Waltham, MA take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Waltham, MA
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,696 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "communication" and "efficient". 2 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are real estate (5), estate planning (4), business law (3), child support (3) and family law (3). 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for Waltham usually state?
All 15 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.
Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
“She kept us well informed throughout the process and took the necessary time to explain what all of our options were so we can make the best informed decision.”
Freeman & Freeman
“Both Pam and Clifford were excellent partners as I navigated crafting of a complex prenup with my wife.”
Martino Law Group
“John has been great over the years and assisted us with Estate planning that we just updated in 2026.”
Damore Title and Closing, a Kriss Law
“We didn't know much about the process or what would be needed, Jill gave great direction, thoughtful and insightful questions that resulted in a thorough and quality plan for our family.”
Infinity Law Group
“Straight forward, no nonsense legal advice that cuts through the legalise fog to help you get the outcome you want.”
Samper Law
“Very pleasant experience with Lídice as she was very professional and I'm very impressed with how she worked with me.”
Law Office of MJ Lee
“She is very knowledgeable, and shows a lot of care for her clients.”
Alan J. Pransky, Attorney At Law
“Pransky for his exceptional and professional performance in regards to my recent case.”
Hello Prenup
“My partner and I were able to navigate through the questions with ease, and we really appreciated how it broke everything down in a clear and non-intimidating way.”
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