Pat's Services
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PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
A must for second marriages, and any marriage where inheritance is involved
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POSTNUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
A postnup isn’t only about divorce—it’s about protecting both spouses and making financial expectations clear.
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REMOTE MEDIATION
Work out the details of your divorce in an amicable fashion over zoom.
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REMOTE CONCILIATION
Sponsored by the Essex County Bar Association
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DOCUMENT PREPARATION FOR UNCONTESTED DIVORCE
Documenting the agreement you and your spouse have reached
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CASE EVALUATION
What is likely to happen if your case goes to court
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SECOND OPINION REGARDING CASE STRATEGY
An impartial review of what has happened in your case, and what the next steps might be to obtain the best result for you.
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JOINT TENANCY AGREEMENT
A must for unmarried people buying real estate together. This is a contract which spells out each parties' financial responsibilities and what happens if one person no longer wishes to own the property
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DISCOVERY MASTER
The court may appoint someone to oversee the discovery process when one side is not producing documents or answering interrogatories
About Patricia S. Fernandez
Patricia S. Fernandez was the managing partner at Fernandez, Socci & Nieves and Patricia S. Fernandez & Associates, which began in 1996. A graduate of Yale Law School, Attorney Fernandez has concentrated her practice in domestic relations since 1986. She was admitted to practice in Massachusetts in 1986 and in New Hampshire in 2016.
Pat employs her extensive experience to craft intelligent solutions to clients’ problems and to guide clients towards realistic goals. While aiming to resolve matters in the manner most cost-efficient and beneficial to her clients, Attorney Fernandez has ample trial experience on which to draw, should it become necessary. She has conducted numerous trials (one as long as 15 days) in the Massachusetts Probate and Family Courts.
Throughout her career, Ms. Fernandez has taken on a wide range of roles. She has been certified as an arbitrator through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. She has been appointed as a guardian ad litem, trustee, conciliator, receiver and discovery master in various family law cases. She is a Certified Financial Litigator through the American Academy of Certified Financial Litigators. Attorney Fernandez has consistently appeared in “Best Lawyers in America” since 2006 and has been named a “Massachusetts Super Lawyer” every year since 2005. She has lectured extensively to her peers on many family law issues through various continuing legal education entities.
Attorney Fernandez volunteers as a conciliator for the Essex County Bar Association Conciliation Program. She served as a hearing committee member for the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers from 2010 to 2015, an organization that deals with issues related to professional misconduct. She has also served in leadership roles in the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Massachusetts Family & Probate American Inns of Court, Massachusetts Bar Association and the Lawrence Bar Association.
Testimonials
Every case matters. Every client matters. Hear how I've helped clients protect what’s most important to them.
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Rachel C.
"Working with Pat on my prenuptial agreement was an excellent experience. She explained every detail clearly, answered all of my questions, and made the process much less stressful than I expected. Her professionalism and thoroughness gave me complete confidence that everything was handled properly."
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Peter L.
"I was referred to Patricia S. Fernandez and was very impressed with her upfront candor on what I should expect in the process I was going through. From that point my expectations on Patricia Fernandez exceeded what I thought. Very professional and provided me with suggestions, solutions and was realistic with the process as we moved forward. There was "light" at the end of the tunnel!
I would recommend Patricia S. Fernandez without question."
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Kathleen H.
"Patricia Fernandez is a creative, thorough and professional divorce attorney. She is extremely skilled in handling the most complex cases. Pat helped me navigate through the difficult process of divorce. I am highly satisfied with the outcome and am grateful for her expertise.
I give my highest recommendation to Patricia Fernandez"
Contact Pat
Protecting your interests starts with a conversation. Contact Pat to discuss your matter confidentially.
North Andover, MA
Pfernandez@patfernandez.com
(978)681-5454