Daniel C. Roache

Daniel C. Roache is an experienced Massachusetts attorney whose legal career has centered on family law matters requiring care, structure, and strong advocacy. His work reflects a long-standing commitment to guiding individuals through divorce and family disputes while safeguarding legal rights during highly emotional and life-changing proceedings.

Dan earned his academic foundation through a structured legal education that prepared him for courtroom practice. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at Tufts University before pursuing legal studies at Boston University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor. His education supports his practical and analytical approach to family law cases.

Dan has devoted more than twenty-five years to practicing family law before Probate Courts throughout Massachusetts, including Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Plymouth, Barnstable, and Worcester counties. His work involves a wide range of family-related legal disputes, with a consistent focus on resolving complex and contested matters efficiently.

Dan regularly handles challenging cases involving contested custody disputes, child removal proceedings, business valuations, alimony, support issues, forensic evaluations, and asset tracing matters. He has extensive trial experience and has appeared before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in appellate matters.

Dan understands that family law disputes often place significant emotional strain on those involved. His approach emphasizes preparation, clear communication, and protection of client interests throughout every stage of litigation. By focusing on process and clarity, he works to reduce uncertainty while addressing each legal issue with care.

Dan also serves the court system in appointed roles that reflect judicial trust in his judgment. He acts as a Conciliator with the Middlesex County Probate Court, mediating divorce cases involving custody and support, and has been appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in matters concerning children by Probate Court judges.

Daniel C. Roache was unanimously selected to serve as an Associate Justice of the Middlesex County Juvenile Court, recognizing his long-standing experience and service within family law. His career reflects decades of courtroom practice, mediation experience, and dedication to resolving sensitive legal matters involving children and families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Bellotti Law Group, P.C.
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association, Family Law Section

Licensed State

• Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tufts University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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