Jessica L. Berrien | Family LawJessica L. Berrien | Family Law
Attorney
Jessica L. Berrien
is a Northampton, Massachusetts attorney who represents clients in civil litigation matters including family law, practicing primarily in the Western Massachusetts divisions of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court.
Practice Areas
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony / Spousal Support
Same-Sex Divorce
Separation Agreements
Property Division
Interstate Removal
Unmarried Partner Disputes
Paternity Actions
Post Divorce Actions
Modifications
Contempt Actions
Domestic Violence
Restraining Orders
Grandparents Rights
International Kidnapping
Adoptions
Attorney Berrien and Hampshire County International Kidnapping Case in the News...

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Child Support in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, child support is determined either by agreement of the parties or with the aid of the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines...

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Divorce Process in Massachusetts
In order to obtain a divorce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts...

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Fathers and Custody of Child Born Out of Wedlock
Did you know that if you are the father of a child born out of wedlock and you do not have either a legal written custody agreement filed with the Massachusetts Probate Court or an order/judgment from the Court granting you custody, you do not have custody of your child?...

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Jessica Berrien | Family Law
I will help you negotiate family changes. Changes in your family situation can be very stressful and disruptive to you and to your children. Legal paperwork and court proceedings can seem confusing and overwhelming. I will work closely with you, assisting you through every step of the process. My goal is to help you reach a fair resolution to your case. I will work to reach an amicable settlement through negotiation and/or alternative dispute resolution. If adversarial court proceedings are necessary I will fervently advocate for your rights through motion hearings, legal discovery, pre-trial conferences and trial.

Please contact attorney Berrien for a free consultation by telephone if: