Atty. Mara Bernstein
In addition to her Florida private Family and Marital law practice, The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A. Mara Bernstein is Of Counsel to Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, practicing Matrimonial and Family Law in both the firm’s Florida and New York offices.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Boca Raton, FL · 37+ Years Experience
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About Mara Bernstein at a Glance
Mara Bernstein is a divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and prenup attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and Florida (2012). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1988) and Cornell University (B.S., 1985). Serves clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mara Bernstein
- In addition to her Florida private Family and Marital law practice, The Law Offices of Mara Bernstein, P.A
- Mara Bernstein is Of Counsel to Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, practicing Matrimonial and Family Law in both the firm’s Florida and New York offices
- Mara’s practice focuses exclusively on private divorce
- the negotiation and drafting of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, divorce consulting, pre-divorce divorce strategic planning and consulting
- Mara began her career in 1988 as a divorce litigation attorney with a preeminent New York City divorce law firm, representing clients in high-asset divorce and child custody matters after attaining her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and her law degree from Brooklyn Law School
- After years of witnessing the emotional and financial devastation divorce litigation had on her clients and their families, Mara now provides her clients with private, productive, and efficient out-of-court alternatives to expensive, prolonged, and often destructive divorce litigation
- Mara understands that divorce and family law matters are not “one size fits all.” For this reason, Mara assesses her clients’ needs, objectives, and goals and clearly lays out a strategy and legal approach designed to create the best results possible while minimizing the negative impacts of divorce
- In addition to her years as a seasoned divorce litigator, Mara is an Accredited Collaborative Divorce attorney, a member of the Elite Collaborative Divorce Training team, and a Florida Supreme Court Certified divorce mediator
- She is also a guardian ad litem representing the rights of children in high-conflict divorce cases
- Her clients describe her as “very accessible,” and an “advocate who gets results without unnecessary fees and drama.” Opposing counsel describe Mara as“respected and unwavering and relentless in pursuit of her clients’ interests”
Practice Areas Explained
Mara Bernstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mara Bernstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boca Raton.
Divorce in Boca Raton
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Child Custody & Visitation in Boca Raton
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Family Law in Boca Raton
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Alimony / Spousal Support in Boca Raton
Mara Bernstein is one of 10,588 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Florida →
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements in Boca Raton
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boca Raton
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boca Raton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boca Raton Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boca Raton-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boca Raton Choose Mara Bernstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mara Bernstein's practice in the field of divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and prenup.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mara Bernstein brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and Florida, Mara Bernstein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, child custody, and family law, Mara Bernstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boca Raton
A Boca Raton-based practice means Mara Bernstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mara Bernstein Handles in Boca Raton
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mara Bernstein has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mara Bernstein directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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