Atty. Alethea Shaddox

Atty. Alethea Shaddox

Alethea Shaddox is a lawyer practicing family law (divorce, custody, modifications, prenup/postnup), mediation, bankruptcy chapter 7 and 1 other area of law. Alethea received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Burlington Burlington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Alethea Shaddox at a glance

Alethea Shaddox is a Senior Counsel based in Burlington, Massachusetts, practicing at Ryder & Phelps, P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, divorce, family law, bankruptcy, and prenup. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2011) and United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (2011). Educated at Massachusetts School of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Massachusetts (B.A. Sociology, 2006). Serands clients in Burlington, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alethea Shaddox is a lawyer practicing family law (divorce, custody, modifications, prenup/postnup), mediation, bankruptcy chapter 7 and 1 other area of law
  • Alethea received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Alethea practices at Ryder & Phelps, P.C. in Burlington, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Alethea Shaddox's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alethea Shaddox handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Alethea Shaddox is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Massachusetts →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Alethea Shaddox is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Massachusetts →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Alethea Shaddox is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Massachusetts →

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Burlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alethea Shaddox

Where is Alethea Shaddox's law office located?
Alethea Shaddox's law practice is located in Burlington, Massachusetts. The firm is Ryder & Phelps, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alethea Shaddox handle?
Alethea Shaddox focuses on chapter 7, divorce, family law, bankruptcy, prenup. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Alethea Shaddox practiced law?
Alethea Shaddox has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Alethea Shaddox go to law school?
Alethea Shaddox earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A. Sociology, 2006).
How can I contact Alethea Shaddox for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Massachusetts School of Law
- 2011
B.A. Sociology
University of Massachusetts
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2011
United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2011

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