Attorney Jessica L. Berrien represents clients in civil litigation matters including family law, practicing primarily in the western Massachusetts divisions of the Massachusetts Probate and Family Court.

Divorce
Custody
Alimony
Child Support
Paternity
Modification of Judgments
Post Divorce Actions
Contempt Actions
Domestic Violence
Guardianships
Adoptions
Separation Agreements
Unmarried Partner Disputes
Same-Sex Divorce

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.

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, which provide a formula for computing a child support obligation.   read more >

Divorce Process in Massachusetts In order to obtain a divorce in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts two spouses may either file a joint petition for divorce with the Probate and Family Court under M.G.L. c. 208, section 1(a) if they are able to come to an agreement regarding all issues... read more >

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