Polly A. Tatum is a Domestic Relations Attorney and Trained Professional Divorce and Family Mediator in private practice in Worcester, MA. She concentrates in the area of divorce, family, and elder mediation. She has conducted over 1400 divorce and family mediations that have benefited individuals, couples, families and children. She is one of the most experienced and trained divorce and family mediators in Central Massachusetts. The Mediation process is the least detrimental alternative available to parents, parties, and children in resolving their family law disputes. Ms. Tatum is committed to changing and improving divorce practice in Massachusetts. She also provides Peer Consultation and Divorce and Custody Mediation training for Attorneys, and Therapists seeking to provide Mediation Services.
Ms. Tatum was a former Assistant City Solicitor for the City of Worcester, and has vast professional experience in Human Services, child welfare and correctional institutions. She also provided Consultant Services for Police and Public Safety personnel.
Ms. Tatum's commitment to her community involves past and present work with United Way, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Business Empowerment Center, Girls, Inc., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast Committee, First Night Worcester, and Central Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation. Ms. Tatum is the mother of three daughters. Jasmine who is a Senior at Tufts University, Jamese who is a Junior at Hartwick College, and Jamelah who is a Senior at Bancroft School.
