Vanda Marie Khadem is a distinguished attorney with over 25 years of experience, specializing in family law and special education advocacy. Her practice stands out for its dedicated focus on families and children with special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum, and she is recognized for her compassionate, comprehensive legal support across both litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
Ms. Khadem adopts a holistic and client-centered approach, leveraging her extensive background as a mediator, Guardian ad Litem, and Parent Coordinator to resolve complex family dynamics and educational disputes. She is deeply committed to civil rights and access to education for individuals with disabilities, a passion reflected in her leadership of the Autism Higher Education Foundation and her groundbreaking work in developing vocational training programs. Her practice is ideal for individuals and families navigating divorce, custody issues, or special education placements, especially those involving children with unique developmental and learning needs.
Services Offered
- Family Law and Divorce
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Visitation Rights
- Alimony
- Marital Property Division
- Pre-marital Agreements
- Guardianship
- Paternity
- Restraining Orders
- Modification
- Contempt
- Mediation
- Parent Coordinator Services
- Guardian Ad Litem
- Special Education Law and Advocacy
- Representation of Children with Disabilities
- Concentration on Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders
- Educational Placement and Services
Fluent in French and Farsi, Ms. Khadem serves clients throughout Massachusetts and has been widely recognized for her contributions, including receiving the Distinguished Citizens Award from the Arc of Massachusetts and the House of Possibilities Champion of Special Children Award. She is an active member of multiple professional associations and frequently presents on topics related to special needs in family law and education.
