23 East Main Street, West Yarmouth, MA 02673

(508) 221-6677

Chantal Hayes Rice, Esq.

Attorney Profile:

Born and raised on Cape Cod, Chantal began her legal career in 1998 at Hayes & Hayes Attorney-At-Law, P.C. working as a legal assistant and then paralegal for her father Michael J. Hayes and grandfather Harold L. Hayes. She opened Cape Cod Divorce & Mediation, P.C. in 2012, focusing her practice in Divorce and Estate Mediation, Estate Planning and Estate Administration. Additionally, Chantal serves on a number of local boards, committees and organizations that benefit the greater Cape Cod community.


Education, Professional and Community Affiliations:

  • B.S. Business Administration, Suffolk University 2002
  • J.D. Southern New England School of Law 2007
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Barnstable Bar Association
  • Massachusetts Council of Family Mediation, Inc.
  • Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
  • WeCan, Inc. – Volunteer Attorney
  • Rotary Club of Yarmouth – Board Member
  • Cape & Island Veterans Outreach Center – Volunteer Attorney
  • Business Networking International
  • Provisors, Inc. – Plymouth Group
  • Family Transitions Provisors Affinity Group

Christine Powers, Esq.

Attorney Profile:

Christine began at Cape Cod Divorce and Mediation in 2015 as a paralegal, In this role, she learned the rules and laws that govern the Family and Probate Court as well as other areas of practice. During this same period, she attended law school. In 2018, she became a student practitioner, which enabled her to apply those learned rules and laws in the Courtroom prior to obtaining her law license. In 2020, Christine passed the bar.


Since the beginning of her practice, Christine has become a successful litigator and advocate for many clients. She understands the complexity of cases and the emotional hardship clients feel while going through the process of divorce, custody, guardianship and the Department of Children and Families state intervention cases. Her compassion and empathy for her clients, coupled with her experience and knowledge of the law, make her a zealous advocate for those needing litigation and representation.


Memberships/Affiliations:

  • Committee for Public Counsel
  • WeCan, Inc.
  • Barnstable Bar Association
  • Barnstable Probate & Family Court – Lawyer of the Day Volunteer Program
 

Free Mediation Consultations

Please contact our office at (508) 221-6677 to schedule a free ½ hour consultation with the mediator to answer your questions and find out if mediation is appropriate in your case.


*Consultations for family law (limited or full representation) are subject to our standard hourly rate