Guiding Families Through Legal Change

At Stachowske Law, we help individuals and families navigate sensitive legal matters with clarity and compassion. Whether you’re facing divorce, creating a parenting plan, or seeking legal protection, our team offers the experience, strategy, and support you need to move forward with confidence. Servicing New Hampshire, Maine & Massachusetts.

Family Law

Divorce & Separation

Parenting Plans

Child Support & Modifications

Domestic Violence Protection

Guardianships & Adoptions

Appeals

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

Divorce & Separation

We guide individuals through the emotional and legal complexities of divorce and separation with compassion, clarity, and unwavering support. Our team understands that every situation is unique, and we take the time to listen, strategize, and advocate for what matters most to you — whether it’s protecting your rights, securing fair financial arrangements, or ensuring the well-being of your children. From the initial filing to final agreements, we stand by you at every step, helping you navigate this life transition with confidence and dignity.

Parenting Plans

We help parents develop clear, balanced parenting plans that reflect the unique needs of their families and prioritize the best interests of their children. Whether you’re creating a plan for the first time or modifying an existing arrangement, we work closely with you to ensure it’s practical, respectful, and legally sound. Our goal is to support cooperative co-parenting while safeguarding your parental rights and your child’s well-being — both now and in the future.

Child Support & Modifications

We advocate for fair and accurate child support arrangements that reflect each parent’s financial circumstances and the needs of the child. Whether you’re seeking to establish support for the first time or requesting a modification due to a significant life change — such as income shifts, job loss, or relocation — we provide the legal guidance and advocacy needed to reach a just outcome. Our approach ensures that support obligations are manageable, enforceable, and always focused on the child’s best interests.

Domestic Violence Protection

We help clients take immediate, decisive action to protect themselves and their loved ones from domestic abuse. Whether you need assistance obtaining a restraining order or navigating related legal proceedings, our team provides compassionate support and clear legal guidance every step of the way. Your safety is our priority, and we’re here to ensure that the legal system works to secure the protection, stability, and peace of mind you deserve.

Guardianships & Adoptions

We guide families through the deeply personal process of adoption and guardianship with sensitivity and legal clarity. Whether you’re expanding your family through adoption or stepping in to care for a loved one who can no longer care for themselves, we provide steady, knowledgeable support from start to finish. Our role is to make the legal side of your decision smooth and secure—so you can focus on what matters most: building a safe and loving future.

Appeals

When trial outcomes fall short of justice, our firm stands ready to advocate through the appellate process. We represent clients in both challenging and defending lower court decisions, applying rigorous legal analysis and persuasive argumentation to pursue a more favorable result. Appeals require precision, strategy, and deep knowledge of appellate rules—qualities we bring to every case we handle.

Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)

We prepare and file QDROs to ensure that retirement benefits are divided accurately and in accordance with divorce or separation agreements. These court orders require careful attention to detail and compliance with both state and federal guidelines. Our team ensures that each QDRO is properly structured to protect your financial interests and avoid costly delays or complications during asset distribution.

Ready to Take the Next Step for Your Family?

At Stachowske Law, we provide steady guidance and strong advocacy to help you protect what matters most — your family.