Families in Transition
Mediation. I provide mediation services for families who want to work together to come to resolution on the financial and family aspects of their divorce or post-divorce modifications. For those who reach a complete settlement, I can prepare the court papers and file the “stipulated” judgment and supporting documents with the court to finalize your divorce.
“Fork in the Road” Couple Counseling. I offer “discernment counseling” - short-term counseling intended to move you from “stuckness” or ambivalence into the direction that your life must go for healing and growth. Often, when guided in skillful conversation, couples can find greater clarity and understanding of their relationship and each of their experiences. From there, you might agree to separate, choose a divorce process, consider individual changes or renew your commitment to the relationship.
Family Specialist/Coach in Collaborative Divorce. For families in a collaborative divorce, I am the “family specialist.” The collaborative model is a streamlined, out-of-court process built around two attorneys working as a team for the good of the family in transition. When helpful, this team approach may include a family specialist, child specialist, and financial neutral. In my role, I will assess the family system, mediate and draft the parenting plan and, in some cases, guide the overall process. I often also provide individual coaching to the parents to ready them for the table negotiations and successful co-parenting. Having a family specialist by your side places the children and the family as a whole at the center.