Serving Taunton, MA Since 2018
Family Law Attorney in New Bedford, MA
Super Lawyers Honoree Rachel M. Matos Serves New Bedford & Bristol County
Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos serves New Bedford, MA and the surrounding Bristol County area with family law and divorce representation that goes beyond standard legal counsel. Founding Attorney Rachel M. Matos, a Super Lawyers 2023 honoree and Rising Stars recipient, handles matters from uncontested divorce to high-net-worth asset disputes, bringing both negotiation skill and full litigation capability to every case.
Our firm handles divorce, high-net-worth divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, division of assets, separation, and mediation. Whether your case resolves through settlement or requires a judge’s decision, we’re prepared to represent your interests at every stage. Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos is a member of both the Bristol County Bar Association and the Massachusetts Bar Association, and Attorney Matos is admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
If you’re facing a family law matter in New Bedford or anywhere in Bristol County, contact our office at (508) 206-9334 to schedule a consultation and learn how we can help protect what matters most to you.
Family Law Services for New Bedford & Bristol County Clients
Our firm handles the full range of family law and divorce matters for clients in New Bedford and throughout Bristol County. Each situation is different, and we build a strategy around your specific circumstances rather than applying a one-size approach.
Services we handle include:
- Divorce: Both contested and uncontested divorce, from initial filing through final judgment
- High Net Worth Divorce: Cases involving business interests, investment accounts, retirement assets, and real property that require careful valuation and coordinated strategy
- Division of Assets: Identification, valuation, and equitable distribution of marital property
- Alimony: Negotiation and litigation of alimony awards, including post-divorce modifications when circumstances change
- Child Custody & Parenting Plans: Legal and physical custody arrangements, visitation schedules, and parenting plan development
- Child Support: Calculation, enforcement, and modification of support obligations
- Separation Agreements: Drafting and negotiating terms before or during divorce proceedings
- Mediation: Structured dispute resolution outside the courtroom, giving both parties more control over the outcome while reducing time and cost
Post-divorce modifications to custody, support, and alimony orders are available when a material change in circumstances occurs. If your existing order no longer reflects your situation, we can help you pursue a modification through the court.
A Certified Financial Litigator in Your Corner for Complex Divorce Cases
Attorney Rachel M. Matos is a Certified Financial Litigator, a credential that directly benefits clients whose divorces involve complex financial questions. When asset valuation, business interests, or hidden income are at issue, she brings both legal strategy and financial literacy to the table in ways that a general family law practice typically can’t.
For cases that require more than legal argument, our firm draws on a network of private investigators, forensic evidence specialists, forensic psychiatric experts, and financial analysts. This network gives clients a litigation-capable team whether their case resolves in negotiation or goes before a Bristol County judge. We have significant experience guiding high-net-worth clients through asset distribution matters where the stakes are substantial and the details are complex.
Our approach is grounded in clear communication. Clients stay informed at every stage, and each case receives a strategy tailored to that individual’s circumstances. We work toward amicable resolution through negotiation or mediation whenever that serves our client’s interests, and we’re fully prepared to litigate when it doesn’t.
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What Our Clients Say
Clients working with Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos consistently describe an office that is responsive, attentive, and focused on results. One client put it directly: “always willing to help, returns calls the same day, and knows what they are doing.”
Attorney Matos is described by clients as diligent, caring, and professional. Reviewers point to same-day call returns, clear communication throughout their cases, and steady guidance through some of the most difficult situations families face.
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Really great service and really helpful to me and my family situation.- Erick T
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I was extremely grateful and bless for her service. Had great communication skills along the case. Treats her client’s respectfully. Most importantly she has the passion and thrive as an attorney.- Luis A.
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“I am so glad I found attorney Rachel Matos. From the very first phone call attorney Matos has been so diligent and helpful and always willing to help and offer me the guidance and support I need in order to fight for my daughter.”- Liolga A.
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I appreciate how diligent you and your staff are to help a very close friend of mine. We value your help and guidance during this difficult process. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.- Dixie R
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Attorney Matos was caring and super helpful. She was extremely professional and responsive to any questions I had. I am so thankful I was able to find her and she was able to take care of everyone of my needs.- Former Client
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Professional, organized and courteous when it came down to listening to what I needed from her in order to represent me on a private matter...Rachel Matos will get you the results you are looking for! You won't be disappointed.- Selvin Z.
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“She was always very professional, had great communication, and the outcome was the best!”- Manuella A.
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“The Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos is always willing to help, returns calls the same day, and knows what they are doing. Their professionalism is top-notch.”- R.V.
Bristol County Probate & Family Court: Local Knowledge That Matters
Bristol County Probate and Family Court maintains its main branch in Taunton, where all divorce, paternity, and support filings for the county are made. New Bedford residents whose cases are assigned for hearings at the New Bedford courthouse benefit from an attorney who knows how that courtroom operates.
Family law outcomes are shaped by more than statutes. Judicial discretion plays a meaningful role in how custody, alimony, and asset division questions are decided. Familiarity with local judges, courtroom procedures, and the expectations of the Bristol County bench can affect how a case is presented and how arguments land. Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos serves clients across Bristol County, including those whose cases are heard at the New Bedford courthouse, with that local familiarity built in.
Schedule a Consultation with a New Bedford Family Law Attorney
If you’re navigating divorce, custody, or any family law matter in New Bedford or Bristol County, we’re ready to help you understand your options and chart a path forward.
Contact Law Offices of Rachel M. Matos at (508) 206-9334 to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward protecting your interests.
