Attorney Yousuf focuses exclusively in the area of family and divorce law.  She has handled complex family law matters involving custody, alimony, child support, the division of marital assets and debts, and restraining orders.  Attorney Yousuf has dealt with some of the most highly contentious issues, including finding hidden assets, allegations of alcohol and substance abuse, allegations of physical and sexual abuse, allegations of parental alienation, as well as defending against false allegations raised in the context of custody matters. 

 

Attorney Yousuf is also an effective negotiator.  She received her certificate in mediation through MWI. Most cases do not go to trial, therefore, it is important to have an advocate that knows how to mediate disputes, de-escalate tension, and assist the parties in creating a mutually-beneficial settlement.  Attorney Yousuf will never drag a client through a long, stressful, and costly trial, if the matter can be negotiated amicably through mediation.  

 

Education

• Suffolk University Law School, JD (2013)

• Bryn Mawr College, BA in English (2002)

 

Awards, Achievements, and Judicial Appointments

• Best Oral Advocate Award, Suffolk University (2011)

• Judicial Internship with Honorable Jay Blitzman, First-Justice of the Massachusetts Juvenile Court in Middlesex County (2012)

• Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Fellowship (2013)

• “Rising Star in the Field of Family Law,” Super Lawyers, A distinction only awarded to 2.5% of attorneys in Massachusetts (2020, 2021, 2022)

• Discovery Master, Barnstable Probate and Family Court Appointment (2020) 

• “Young and Emerging Leaders of the Bar Roundtable,” Barnstable Bar Association appointment (2021)

• Attorney Representing Indigent Parent, Barnstable Probate and Family Court Appointment (2021)

 

Lectures and Speaking Events 

• “Everything You Want to Know About Family Law But Are Afraid to Ask,” We Can, (2019, 2020)

• “Family Law Workshop,” We Can,  (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

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Professional Associations

• Barnstable County Bar Association, Board of Directors

• Massachusetts Bar Association, Member

• Woman and Girls Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation, Co-Chair of Grants Committee