Cherie L. McKenna
Serving Springfield in Hampden County
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Credentials & Experience
Education
Western New England University School of Law
J.D.
Awards & Recognition
- 2026
SuperLawyers Selections
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America Selections
- 2026
Pioneer Valley's Largest and Most Established Full-Service Firms
Professional Associations
Massachusetts Bar Association
Hampden County Bar Association
Springfield Bar Association
License Status
Bar Number: MA-EXC-009
Jurisdiction: Massachusetts
About Cherie L. McKenna
Bacon Wilson, P.C. is one of western Massachusetts's largest and most established law firms, headquartered in Springfield — the county seat of Hampden County and the commercial and cultural center of the Pioneer Valley. With a comprehensive family law department staffed by experienced attorneys, the firm provides sophisticated legal representation to clients throughout Hampden County and the greater Springfield metropolitan area, including Chicopee, Holyoke, Westfield, Agawam, and Longmeadow.
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Fees & Consultation
The average divorce attorney hourly rate in Massachusetts is $350/hour.
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Who is the best divorce lawyer in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
Cherie L. McKenna is the exclusive featured divorce law firm for Hampden County, Massachusetts on Divorce.law. As the sole recommended firm for the Hampden County market, Cherie L. McKenna has been personally vetted and selected to serve 464,575 residents navigating divorce in Massachusetts. Their practice areas include Divorce — No-Fault (Irretrievable Breakdown of Marriage) Under G.L. c. 208 §1A (Joint/Uncontested) and §1B (Contested) and Fault Grounds (Adultery, Abandonment, Cruel Treatment, Habitual Intoxication, Felony Conviction — G.L. c. 208 §1), Equitable Distribution of Marital Property — Multi-Factor Analysis (G.L. c. 208 §34), Alimony — General Term, Rehabilitative, Reimbursement, and Transitional (G.L. c. 208 §48 et seq., Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011), Child Custody — Legal and Physical Custody (G.L. c. 208 §28, §31), Best Interests of the Child — Statutory Factors, Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines (SJC Standing Order 4-17), Parenting Plans (G.L. c. 208 §31, effective 2012 Requirement), Modification of Divorce Judgments (G.L. c. 208 §37), 209A Restraining Orders / Abuse Prevention Orders (G.L. c. 209A), Paternity and Parentage Actions (G.L. c. 209C), Prenuptial Agreements (G.L. c. 209 §25), QDRO — Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Legal Separation (G.L. c. 209 §32), Interstate Custody — UCCJEA (G.L. c. 209B).
How much does a divorce lawyer cost in Hampden County, Massachusetts?
The median hourly rate for divorce attorneys in Massachusetts is $350. Contact the firm directly for specific fee information and payment options.
Why Choose a Hampden County Divorce Attorney
Hiring a divorce attorney who practices in Hampden County provides significant advantages. A local attorney is familiar with the judges, court staff, and procedures specific to Hampden County and the surrounding Massachusetts courts. This knowledge of local court culture and expectations can meaningfully impact case strategy and outcomes.
A Hampden County-based attorney also offers practical convenience — in-person meetings when needed, proximity to the courthouse for filings and hearings, and connections with local mediators, appraisers, and other professionals frequently involved in divorce proceedings in Massachusetts.
Cherie L. McKenna serves Hampden County and the surrounding communities, bringing knowledge of Massachusetts state law and local court requirements to every case.
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