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Kelly Berton RoccoChild Support Attorney in Hackensack, NJ
Kelly Berton Rocco
Child SupportDivorce & Separation Family Domestic Violence
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Contact
Email
kelly@bertonrocco.com
Phone
(833) 952-2539
Address
21 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601, US
Professional
About
The firm’s founding member, Kelly Berton Rocco was admitted to practice law in New Jersey in 1988. She earned her J.D. cum laude from Pace University in 1988 and her B.A. from William Paterson College of New Jersey in 1984. She was awarded a Merit Scholarship from Pace University for 1985-1987. In 1986, Kelly received the Joseph and Minnie Greenspan Criminal Law Award. Kelly’s practice is devoted to all areas of family law with a special focus on divorce, domestic violence, and father’s rights. She has handled a wide variety of cases over the course of the past 27 years and served as an Alternate Prosecutor in Bergenfield and Moonachie. Her previous legal experience includes practicing at Tompkins, McGuire & Wachenfeld and Fischer, Kagan & Zarestsky. Kelly is a member of the: She is an active participant in her local and legal communities. Her community positions and awards include the following: She was an instructor for the Skills and Methods Course, a spring 2006 seminar on family law practices. Kelly has been a panel instructor for volunteer training on legal issues at Shelter our Sisters since 2006. She has been a volunteer attorney for the Domestic Violence Legal Advocacy Project Alternatives to Domestic Violence since 1993 and has also volunteered for the Women’s Rights Center.
About Child Support Law
Child support attorneys help parents establish, modify, and enforce child support obligations. They ensure children receive proper financial support. Common matters include support establishment, modifications, enforcement, arrears.
Credentials
Education
1988 Pace University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984 William Paterson University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2022 Outstanding Service to Victims of Domestic Violence, Bergen County Department of Human Services 2022 Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell 2010 Humanitarian Award, Shelter our Sisters 2000 Outstanding Service to Victims of Domestic Violence, Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders
Publications
2018 Kelly Berton Rocco's Blog Prenuptial Agreement Terms that Could Affect Your Divorce 2017 Kelly Berton Rocco's Blog Nearly 100,000 Call Domestic Violence Hotlines in New Jersey 2016 Kelly Berton Rocco's Blog Informing Your Children You Are Getting a Divorce 2015 Kelly Berton Rocco's Blog Pet Custody? Who Gets Fido in the Divorce?
Associations
2020 - Present Passaic County CASA Board Member 1993 - Present Bergen County Bar Association Member 1993 - Present New Jersey State Bar Association Member 1993 - Present American Bar Association Member 1993 - Present Women Lawyers in Bergen Member
Speaking
2010 Spring Gala Humanitarian Award
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Updated: Jun 07, 2026