For over 20 years, I have devoted the bulk of my practice to divorce,  child custody and family law.  I have had the privilege of helping people navigate emotional, practical, and legal issues in what is often a highly emotionally charged atmosphere, especially where custody of a child or children is involved.  There are no “cookie cutter” approaches, but there are definitely ways to make what is oftentimes a difficult path easier.  

From our initial meeting, I offer practical information and tools so that we can mutually educate each other in order to present the best possible case, and the best possible solution for each issue that can be agreed upon, especially fair child custody.  The good news is that nearly all cases settle, even though they are oftentimes awful in the beginning.  Mediation and judicial settlement conferences before retired judges have been very successful.  A mediator has no power to make rulings about your case, but a mediator ‘s role is to solely try to help the parties reach a compromise regarding property and money division and child custody.  Sometimes a compromise cannot be made on certain issues and with those issues preparation and experience are the keys to success.  Please contact me, and I will be happy to answer any questions you may have. 

My services include the following:

(i) Divorce;
(ii) Collaborative Divorce;
(iii) Military Divorce;
(iv) Child Custody;
(v) Child Support;
(vi) Spousal Support;
(vii) Emergency Protective Orders;
(viii) Children in Need of Services (CHINS);
(ix) Juvenile Criminal Law;
(x) Paternity;
(xi) Taxes; and
(xii) Credit Issues