Law Offices of Sharyn T. Sooho
A family law practice
Firm Overview
Sharyn T. Sooho has practiced family law for over 20 years. She
appears on
television, radio, lectures frequently, edits the Family
Law Advisorâ¢, and co-authored How
to File for Divorce in Massachusetts, Sourcebooks - 1997, 1998,
2000.
Ms. Sooho is a trial lawyer experienced in identifying and valuing
hidden assets
and income, winning custody, and maximizing alimony. Concentrating in
divorce
matters since 1977, Ms. Sooho received her B.A. in Art History from
Brandeis
University, and her J.D. degree from Boston University School of Law.
Ms. Sooho is a member of the Family Law Sections of the Massachusetts
Bar Association
and American Bar Association; former director of the Divorce Center,
and various
boards, and trustee of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Historical Society.
2 Newton Place, Suite 200
Newton
MA
02458
- 617-969-1400
- 617-964-1694
Sharyn Sooho
Sharyn Sooho is a divorce attorney in Massachusetts
- Bar Number: License to practice
Massachusetts , 1977
- Boston University School of Law
J.D. , 1976
Boston, MA
- Brandeis University
A.B. , 1969
Waltham, MA
Articles Written
Post-Divorce Stress: Changing Custody
Created On: 01/21/2009
If you have children, chances are that your divorce did not bring an end to the turmoil between you and your former spouse.
As children grow, their interests and needs change, so problems arise over changes in custody and visitation.
Psychological Testing in Custody Cases
Created On: 01/21/2009
If you are fighting for custody of your children, chances are you have met with at least one mental health professional for an evaluation of your parenting skills and have undergone interviews and possibly psychological testing.
One of the most popular tests, the MMPI-2 or the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory was designed "to identify psychological disorders and to evaluate c
Unemancipated Children Over 18 Years Old: Child Support in Massachusetts
Created On: 01/21/2009
The terms "minor child" and "unemancipated child" are often used interchangeably, but they do have different legal meanings. The term "minor" according to Black's Law Dictionary means "an infant or person who is under the age of legal competence." In Massachusetts the "age of legal competence" is 18 years of age.