A Pathway to
Peace & Security
Guided by Respect & Grounded in Understanding
Every family story has turning points. Our role is to help you move through them with dignity and care. Our collaborative approach offers a thoughtful framework for family change to help you navigate legal, emotional, and financial complexities with clarity and confidence. By working together—rather than against one another—you can find resolution, rebuild trust, and shape a secure future.
Collaborative, Creative Problem-Solving
Family change is a puzzle to be solved, not a war to be won. Most likely, emotions will run deep and the stakes will be high. That’s when collaboration is most important, not least, for your family’s well-being. We don’t slug it out; we don’t go to court; we do work hard to help you find security and peace.
Compassionate Guidance
Your family transition is uniquely yours. Every family is different, and there are no one-size-fits-all solutions to family conflict. So I start by listening: What is important to you? What helps you feel safe and confident? What is threatening? I begin by trying to understand you, your values, concerns, hopes and fears. Who are you now, and who are you becoming?
A Multi-Disciplinary Professional Team
Attorneys are good at some things, but not everything. So I work in teams of professionals with different skills and one purpose: to help you and your family get where you need to go. Mental health professionals, financial professionals, and collaborative attorneys work together to support you on your journey. By directing work to the professional best equipped to do it well and efficiently, we provide the best service while keeping costs down.
Creating a Team That Works For You
The most cost-effective path to divorce is one that streamlines the process by reducing conflict, fostering cooperation, and promoting creativity. Collaborative Law is built for this—unlike traditional two-attorney negotiations or litigation, which often escalate conflict and drive up costs. When things are complex and resources are limited, collaboration brings the right professionals together to help you move forward smoothly, efficiently, and with clarity.
Collaborative Attorneys
A Collaborative Attorney has conflict-resolution training and a commitment to guiding families through separation and divorce without resort to adversarial methods. Your attorney is your coach, your guide, your confidant, your strategist. She is the person you meet with 1:1 to have the deep conversations that will help you to feel confident and prepared to make good decisions.
Mental Health Professionals
Mental Health Professionals (MHPs) function as coaches on Collaborative Law teams. They bring their skills as family systems specialists to deepen understanding of complex emotions and challenging dynamics. They defuse conflict by facilitating effective communication, ensuring that both clients feel heard. For parents, they work with clients without attorneys present on the development of a two-home parenting plan.
Financial Professionals
Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs) guide the gathering of relevant financial information, prepare property reports and settlement scenarios, assist clients in developing post-divorce budgets, and bring financial wisdom to the team discussions. Having a neutral financial professional on the team means that attorneys do not need to negotiate information sharing or prepare spreadsheets. This increases efficiency and lowers costs.
Child Specialists
Child-focused mental health professionals give voice to children’s needs. They meet with children, hear their hopes and concerns, and share insights informed by their professional expertise to guide parents in making the best possible two-home plan for their families. Parents can be assured that they are doing everything in their power to support children through family change, enabling them to thrive post-divorce.
I have enjoyed working on a number of collaborative divorce cases with Gwen over the past decade, and find her to be a professional and effective collaborative attorney. Her clients, and their spouse, are heard and supported throughout the divorce process. Gwen consistently brings value to her clients by co-managing the team process efficiently. I wholeheartedly recommend her to any person or couple considering collaborative divorce.
Choose a Resolution Process that Honors Your Future.
How You Get There Matters
Every step you take during a family transition shapes your future. Let’s find a way forward that prioritizes respect, clarity, and your values.