Jennifer Silva

As a partner at Mavrides Silva & Abbott Law in Boston, Massachusetts, Jennifer Silva brings extensive experience to complex family law matters throughout the Boston metro area. Her practice encompasses all aspects of marital dissolution, from uncontested and negotiated divorces to high-conflict contested actions. She skillfully manages critical custody and support disputes, including child removal matters from the Commonwealth, alongside divorce modifications, contempt enforcement and the equitable division of complex assets and debt.

Beyond her courtroom litigation practice, Ms. Silva focuses on proactive marital planning through the meticulous drafting and negotiation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements under Massachusetts law. Known for her strategic advocacy and nuanced approach, she guides clients through life's most sensitive legal transitions with professionalism and composure. Whether negotiating amicable resolutions or protecting assets, she ensures each client’s interests and financial future are thoroughly safeguarded.

Navigating high-stakes marital dissolutions requires a refined, multidisciplinary approach. Ms. Silva seamlessly integrates financial and psychological acumen into her strategy, collaborating closely with top-tier business appraisers, real estate valuation experts and mental health professionals. Her proficiency in litigating intricate property portfolios and enforcing complex premarital contracts ensures robust asset protection. Blending analytical precision with genuine empathy, she provides sophisticated representation tailored to safeguard both her clients' wealth and well-being.

An alumnus of Suffolk University Law School and licensed in Massachusetts since 2008, Ms. Silva is a deeply respected leader within the local legal community. She served on the board of directors of the Massachusetts Association of Women Lawyers, the nation's oldest women's bar association. Her membership with the Boston Bar Association Family Law Section further reflects her ongoing dedication to advancing family law practice across the Commonwealth.