Our office is on Route 1. Our clients are our neighbors.
Whether you're facing a divorce, working out a parenting plan, or finally getting your estate plan done, you don't have to drive to Boston for serious legal help. Brigantine Law has handled family and probate matters for Topsfield families from this office, in this town.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day. Urgent matters same day.
How we help Topsfield families:
Most law firms list Topsfield as one town among fifty they "serve." For us it's home: our office, our families, and the community we've built our practice around.
Topsfield is a town of families, and the legal matters that come through our door reflect that: divorces where both parents want to stay deeply involved in their kids' lives, estate plans for homes that have been in the family for generations, and guardianships for aging parents who need help managing their affairs.
Because we live and work here, the practical details are second nature. Parenting plans get built around real Tri-Town logistics, including Masconomet school calendars, sports schedules, and the realities of two households in a town without much public transit. Property division accounts for what Topsfield homes are actually worth in today's market, not a generic estimate.
And when a matter does go to court, you won't be hiring a stranger to the system. We appear regularly at the Essex Probate and Family Court, which handles every divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matter for Topsfield residents.
One conversation gives you a clear picture of where you stand: no pressure, no commitment, just clarity about your options and what comes next.
458 Boston Street (Route 1)
2nd Floor, Suite 6
Topsfield, MA 01983
On-site parking. Daytime, evening, and virtual appointments.
Essex Probate & Family Court
36 Federal Street, Salem, MA 01970
(978) 744-1020
Hears all divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters for Topsfield residents. About 25 minutes from town. A second session sits at the Fenton Judicial Center, 2 Appleton Street, Lawrence. Many routine matters are now handled virtually, and we manage all filings for you.
Start with answers, not appointments. These guides and tools were written by our attorney for exactly the questions Topsfield clients ask first.
Topsfield is in Essex County, so divorce, custody, guardianship, and probate matters are heard by the Essex Probate and Family Court. Most Topsfield filings go to the Salem courthouse at 36 Federal Street; the court also sits in Lawrence at the Fenton Judicial Center. You don't need to work any of this out yourself: we prepare and file everything on your behalf.
On Route 1 at 458 Boston Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 6, with parking on site. Most clients are five to fifteen minutes away. If getting here is hard, we also meet by video, and evening appointments are available.
Not always. Many of our matters resolve through mediation or collaborative divorce without a contested hearing, and the court handles certain routine matters virtually. When court is necessary, we are fully prepared to represent you there.
Tell us a little about your situation and we'll reach out within one business day. No obligation, no pressure. Just a conversation with someone who can help.