Judge Janine D. Rivers - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Janine D. Rivers is an associate justice of the Suffolk County Probate and Family Court in Massachusetts. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Charlie Baker in 2017.

At the time of her appointment, Rivers had maintained her own law firm as a sole practitioner since 1997. During her tenure in solo practice, she managed, prepared, and represented clients in juvenile and child welfare, family law, divorce, child support and custody, guardianship, and contempt matters as well as debt collections. In addition to her private practice, Rivers also served as a mentor for newly certified attorneys within the Juvenile Courts with the Committee for Public Counsel Services and was a final agency decision writer for Federal Claims of Discrimination with Delany, Seigel, Zorn & Associates, Inc.

Rivers received a B.A. in psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston in 1990. She then spent the next four years working as a social worker with the Department of Children and Families. She went on to complete a J.D. at New England School of Law in 1996.

Rivers has taught as an adjunct professor at Newbury College and Anna Maria College.

Her memberships have included the Juvenile Bar Association (Board of Directors Vice President) and the Living After Murder Program (Advisory Board Member).

Rivers was born in Hyannis, Massachusetts. At the time of her appointment, she was a resident of Randolph.

Recent Cases by Hon. Janine D. Rivers

In the matter of: Hoskins, Olivia

On May 9, 2024 a formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Suffolk County Probate and Family Court

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Suffolk County, MA

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Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative

Practice Area

Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

Lopez, Javier vs. De La Rosa, Emily M

On May 9, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Suffolk County, MA

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Custody/Support/Parenting Time

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Family

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Paternity

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May 13, 2024

Bedoya Mazo, Yennifer A vs. Jaramillo Jaramillo, Luis F

On May 9, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Custody/Support/Parenting Time

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Family

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Paternity

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Riascos, Ana Fabiola

On May 9, 2024 a formal adjudication of intestacy and appointment of personal representative case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Formal Adjudication of Intestacy and Appointment of Personal Representative

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Andrade, Sharon

On May 9, 2024 a special proceeding in re: a health care proxy case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Special Proceeding in re: a Health Care Proxy

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Probate

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General Probate

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Valentin, Jocelyn

On May 9, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

Matter Type

Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Russell, Stephanie

On May 9, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Miller, Neomi Kadion

On May 9, 2024 a guardianship of minor case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Guardianship of Minor

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Andrade, Sharon

On May 9, 2024 a conservatorship case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Conservatorship

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

Aceituno Moran, Keny D vs. Ortega Alvarado, Dunia M

On May 9, 2024 a custody/support/parenting time case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Custody/Support/Parenting Time

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Family

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Paternity

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May 13, 2024

In the matter of: Christman, Gordon

On May 9, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 09, 2024

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Suffolk County Probate and Family Court

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 13, 2024

DOR/CSE Boston and DTA on behalf of Tiffany Cherelle Lewis vs. Crooms, Daks Adam

On May 8, 2024 an iv-d - complaint to establish paternity filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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IV-D - Complaint to establish paternity filed by IV-D agency

Practice Area

Family

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Paternity

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May 09, 2024

DOR/CSE Boston and DTA on behalf of Semaj Belle Vaughan vs. Mcmanus, Timothy Samuel

On May 8, 2024 an iv-d - complaint to establish paternity filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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IV-D - Complaint to establish paternity filed by IV-D agency

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

DOR/CSE Boston and DTA on behalf of Jessica M Durham vs. James, II, Lester Valentine

On May 8, 2024 an iv-d - complaint to establish paternity filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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IV-D - Complaint to establish paternity filed by IV-D agency

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Family

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Paternity

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May 09, 2024

Rivera, Armando vs. Ruiz, Idalis

On May 8, 2024 a complaint to establish paternity case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Complaint to establish paternity

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

DOR/CSE Boston and DTA on behalf of Shellie Tahara Rovira vs. Walker, Charles Adrien

On May 8, 2024 an iv-d - complaint to establish paternity filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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IV-D - Complaint to establish paternity filed by IV-D agency

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Family

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May 10, 2024

In the matter of: Hansen, Maria

On May 8, 2024 a guardianship of incapacitated case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Guardianship of Incapacitated

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Probate

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Guardianship,Conservatorship

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May 10, 2024

In the matter of: Han, Hyein

On May 8, 2024 a petition to change name of adult case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Petition to Change Name of Adult

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Family

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Name Change

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May 10, 2024

DOR/CSE Boston and DTA on behalf of Semaj Belle Vaughan vs. Mcmanus, Timothy Samuel

On May 8, 2024 an iv-d complaint for support filed by iv-d agency case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 08, 2024

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Suffolk County Probate and Family Court

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IV-D Complaint for Support filed by IV-D Agency

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Family

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Paternity

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May 10, 2024

Jimenez Alarcon, Evangelina De Maria vs. Boston City Hall

On May 7, 2024 a general complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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General complaint

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May 08, 2024

Jimenez Alcarcon, Evangelina De Maria vs. Boston City Hall

On May 7, 2024 a general complaint case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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General complaint

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May 08, 2024

In the matter of: Nunez-Von Bargen, Sarah Yoshiko

On May 7, 2024 a petition to change name of adult case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Petition to Change Name of Adult

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Family

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Name Change

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May 08, 2024

In the matter of: Spruill, Jonnell Denene

On May 7, 2024 a petition to change name of adult case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Petition to Change Name of Adult

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Family

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Name Change

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May 08, 2024

In the matter of: Cook, Avonell Leigh

On May 7, 2024 a petition to change name of adult case was filed in the jurisdiction of Suffolk County. Judge Rivers, Hon. Janine D presiding.

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May 07, 2024

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Petition to Change Name of Adult

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Family

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Name Change

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May 08, 2024

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About

Janine D. Rivers
Current Appointment Suffolk County Probate & Family Court	Suffolk County Probate & Family Court
Education B.A., University of Massachusetts Boston - 1990 J.D., New England School of Law - 1996	B.A., University of Massachusetts Boston - 1990 J.D., New England School of Law - 1996

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	MA - Suffolk County Probate & Family Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (617) 788-8301
Register's Office Fax:	+1 (617) 788-8962

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Janine D. Rivers	Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Final Agency Decision Writer	Delany, Seigel, Zorn & Associates, Inc.	Arlington County, Virginia
Mentor	Committee for Public Counsel Services	None
Associate Justice	Massachusetts Probate and Family Court	Suffolk County, Massachusetts