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Collaborative.Experienced.Affordable.

For a decade I have worked hard to be a leader of divorce mediation in Sacramento, Placer County, Yolo County and El Dorado County. After many years of being a Marriage and Family Therapist, 

I realized that families and divorcing couples wanted to privately and cooperatively 

resolve their divorce, without a judge and court. I decided to attend law school and have been committed to giving couples an alternative to litigated divorce ever since.

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Your divorce will be affordable, simple, and will stay out of court. You will never appear in court. NO retainer is required. Mediation and divorce paperwork services are a Fixed Fee  for the entire completion of your divorce.

There are no suprises, you will know your costs. You can be confident that your divorce will be completed with one of Sacramento's leading divorce mediators. You will receive personalized time and attention directly from me, not "staff" or "assistants". 

 

My experience includes extensive training in the law, negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution. I will support you every step of the way during your divorce, making things clear, streamlined and affordable. 

Areas of Expertise
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Divorce Mediation
Divorce Paperwork
Divorce Coaching 

Our work together will incorporate all topics and items needed to complete your divorce within 45 days. You choose the service you want, to include mediation, paperwork and filings OR paperwork and filing only. 

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It is possible to divorce with dignity and respect, which honors your past and moves you closer to a happy future. I will help you and your spouse navigate your divorce cooperatively. I will guide you through the entire divorce process to include the filing of all divorce documents for a fraction of the cost and with peace of mind that the psychological and emotional effects of divorce are cared for. 

 

Before studying family law and graduating from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, I practiced Marriage and Family Therapy for 17 years. This education and experience provides a knowledgeable and supportive environment that allows each party to be heard and respected. I no longer work as a licensed therapist, instead I have combined my law degree, legal experience and years as a couples therapist to create alternative solutions to divorce. You will receive information and education about divorce in California, and emotional support while going through this life event. 

Our Fixed Price Mediation Includes:

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  • Child Custody and Parenting Schedule

  • Spousal and Child Support

  • Property and Asset Division

  • Marital Settlement Agreement

  • Completion and Filing of all required court documentation​

 

Additional Services:

  • Custody Mediation

  • Uncontested Divorce Paperwork With No Mediation 

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Co-Parenting Education 

  • Relationship, Individual and Divorce Coaching

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My unique experience and education will provide you the expertise to help you make decisions that can reduce the negative effects on each person, and your children. I will be with you every step of the way.

Advantages of Mediation 

  • Mediation allows the parties to obtain legal services from an expert without the combative nature of divorce. 

  • Mediation is less expensive than traditional litigation, making it economically feasible for almost all couples.

  • Mediation reduces the fears associated with divorce or legal separation.

  • Mediation does not require any court appearances.

  • Mediation avoids the polarization and hostility that often result from court proceedings.

  • Mediation allows the parties direct involvement in the decision making process.

  • Mediation allows the parties to move at a mutually agreeable pace, usually taking a fraction of the time compared to court proceedings.

  • Mediation establishes a level of communication and cooperation between the parties that is certain to pay dividends long into the future.

  • Mediation assists the parties with children in transitioning from marital partners to parenting partners.

  • Mediation allows for the development of a parenting plan in everyone’s best interest, especially the children.

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