Law Office of Polly Tatum

Law Office of Polly Tatum represents a distinctive blend of legal expertise and genuine commitment to helping families and older adults navigate life's most complex transitions. Based in historic Worcester with a satellite office in Northboro, Polly A. Tatum has built a comprehensive legal practice that extends beyond traditional family law into estate planning, elder law, and mediation services. Her multi-faceted approach to legal practice reflects her understanding that family law matters often intersect with other legal concerns, and that comprehensive legal guidance serves clients better than narrow specialization.

Polly A. Tatum brings extensive experience in both legal practice and human services. She served as Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Worcester, an experience that taught her government operations, administrative law, and public service. This background informs her approach to family law: she understands government processes, court systems, and administrative requirements that many attorneys may overlook.

Tatum is a trained professional mediator with particular expertise in family and elder mediation. Her emphasis on mediation reflects her commitment to helping families resolve disputes cooperatively whenever possible. In mediation, parties work together to reach agreement, often resulting in better outcomes and less ongoing conflict than traditional litigation. Her approach to mediation emphasizes finding solutions that work for all parties, particularly focusing on protecting children's interests and maintaining family relationships where possible.

Tatum has developed a particular specialization in same-sex adoptions, completing second-parent adoptions for couples throughout Massachusetts and other states. This specialization reflects her commitment to serving all families, regardless of composition. She understands the unique legal requirements for second-parent adoptions and brings expertise that ensures these important family arrangements are properly documented and protected.

Her practice encompasses traditional family law matters: divorce, custody, and mediation. The firm serves all cities and towns throughout Massachusetts and Worcester County, including the Fitchburg area. Her practice addresses the full spectrum of family law issues, from uncontested divorces where parties have reached agreement to contested matters where substantial disagreement exists.

What particularly distinguishes Polly Tatum's practice is its breadth. In addition to family law, the firm handles estate planning, probate and trust administration, and elder law. This broader practice area reflects Tatum's understanding that family law clients often have related legal needs. A divorcing parent may need to revise their will; a client working through custody may need elder care planning; an older adult may have questions about estate distribution. By addressing these interconnected needs, Tatum provides more comprehensive guidance than firms limited solely to family law.

Tatum's court appointments as a guardian ad litem demonstrate judges' confidence in her judgment and ability to represent children's interests fairly. These appointments, often made by probate and family courts, reflect her reputation for thoughtful decision-making and commitment to protecting vulnerable people's interests.

Her leadership roles within the legal community further demonstrate her standing. She served as an incoming President of the Worcester County Bar Association, indicating peer recognition of her leadership, ethics, and professional standing. Her service as a Board Member of the Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation reflects her expertise in mediation and her commitment to advancing mediation as an effective dispute resolution tool.

The Law Office of Polly Tatum's location in historic Worcester and satellite office in Northboro make the practice accessible to families and clients throughout the region. The historic Worcester location adds to the firm's professional character, and the satellite office ensures accessibility to clients in northern Worcester County.

Tatum's approach to legal practice is thoughtful, comprehensive, and centered on helping clients navigate complex life transitions. Whether you're facing divorce, custody disputes, adoption, estate planning, or elder law matters, she brings the combination of legal expertise, mediation skills, and genuine commitment to families that makes a meaningful difference.

Contact Law Office of Polly Tatum at (508) 795-1557 or (774) 366-3711 to discuss your legal needs. Whether you're in Fitchburg, Worcester, or anywhere throughout Massachusetts and Worcester County, Polly Tatum is ready to help you navigate these important matters.