Family Law, Parenting & Custody

Attorney Bernson is a family lawyer representing clients in complicated matters of modification of parenting plans, child support matters, adoptions, termination of parental rights, children in need of services cases, and abuse and neglect cases, protecting your interests and advising you on important decisions that impact your entire family.

 

Divorce Law

Attorney Bernson will listen to your goals and use creative strategies to achieve the best possible outcome in these highly emotional conflicts, so that you can regain control of your life.

 

Collaborative Divorce Law

Attorney Bernson is a trained Collaborative Divorce Lawyer who can help you divorce with dignity. For some couples, Collaborative Divorce Law is just what they need to move forward to end their marriage. Collaborative Divorce Law clients commit to not going to Court, and instead, engage in scheduled meetings to work through issues such as child support, alimony or spousal support, property division, and parenting rights and responsibilities. To that end, Attorney Bernson's goal is to help you and your co-parent learn to respectfully communicate to resolve concerns so that your children are spared the damage caused by stressful, hurtful litigation.

 

Guardianship Law

Attorney Bernson can assist your family with both adult and minor guardianship matters. Deciding to seek guardianship over a child, a parent, or a grandparent is never easy. However, Attorney Bernson is experienced in handling these matters, helping you to look out for the best interest of your loved one.

 

General and Probate Litigation

Attorney Bernson represents clients in complicated and emotionally charged disputes involving wills, trusts, powers of attorney, guardianships, and property matters. With the use of experts, proven discovery methods, and aggressive strategies to seek answers to important questions that affect your family and future generations. Attorney Bernson also provides aggressive and creative representation in a variety of legal matters including, but not limited to, contract disputes, real estate transactions , and small business litigation. If you have a legal problem that involves going to trial or mediation, she can help you.

 

Criminal Law

Attorney Bernson represents both juvenile and adult clients accused of misdemeanors and felony level offenses. For juveniles, she applies proven understanding of the juvenile system to all phases of a case, including the arraignment, adjudication, dispositional hearing, and review hearings. For adults, she uses creative methods and employs experts and private investigators to protect her clients' liberty interests.