A Desire to Help Families
As a wife and mother of three children I fully understand the dynamics of family life and bring this experience to my work. I was an early adopter of “alternate dispute resolution” (Collaborative Law, Mediation, etc.) because I believed those types of services would make a genuine difference to families. I enjoy working with people and I am confident that I can provide the knowledge and guidance you need to successfully resolve all matters arising from your separation and redefined family circumstances.
I am committed to resolution processes which promote negotiation and keep families out of Court. I strive to minimize acrimony. I believe that where court can be avoided there is greater preservation of your future relationships, ability to communicate and effectively co-parent, and family funds.
I believe when people work together they achieve the most useful and honest outcomes. When called upon to be a decision maker (as an Arbitrator or Parenting Coordinator), I do my utmost to be fair to both parties and seek solutions which best serve the overall family.
My own personal background as a parent and spouse allows me to translate my real life perspective and practical experiences. Above all I aim to provide you with practical, realistic plans that align with the requirements of the law.
My experience and training as a family law lawyer and former litigator allows me to:
- Keep up with the current trends in family law cases
- Be an honest “check and balance” as to what a court might order;
- Draft comprehensive, binding Agreements which incorporate the decisions you have reached.
- Make binding determinations (when appropriate) which can be enforced the same as a Court’s Order.