Attorney of record: As your attorney of record, I can be your legal advocate throughout all aspects of your family law case. I can represent you in court, at meetings, in conferences, or in whatever capacity is needed under the circumstances. I can also help to negotiate the terms of a settlement and advise you during each step of the process. I believe that it is very important for us to have optimal communication so that I can fully advise you as your case proceeds. Sometimes, expert assistance is also needed from reputable outside sources such as accountants, appraisers, psychologists, vocational evaluators, etc. I can explain to you the potential benefits of such involvement as we develop and strategically navigate your case. Sometimes clients need experts to be part of their "team".

Mediator: If you and the opposing party are interested in pursuing mediation as a means to resolve your legal issues, or if perhaps you just need an attorney to draft all of the relevant documents in your case after you have already discussed settlement, I can be retained as your mediator and act as a neutral party who can assist you in resolving your case and reaching a final settlement without ever needing to go to court.I specialize in tailoring agreements to your specific circumstances, and assist you based on your input and direction. Mediation is an excellent forum to have productive discussions which lead you towards what you hope to be an amicable resolution. Both parties make decisions about the terms of resolution, as opposed to a Judge and/or other professionals having decision making powers about issues that are very personal and important to you.

Consulting attorney: In some cases, individuals would like to represent themselves throughout their legal proceedings, but would still like to receive guidance and advice during the process. I can work on an hourly basis, helping you navigate through the parts of the process that you need help with, without being your attorney of record. I can prepare court documents or other paperwork for you, draft proposals or Agreements, and/or give you very clear instructions about how to prepare your own documents. I can also meet with you before important court dates or meetings and explain to you how to best present yourself, and offer suggestions as to what approach to take in order to be most persuasive and effective.

Consulting attorney during mediation: When people are involved in mediation, it is still beneficial to receive advice about your particular rights. If you are already involved in mediation or will likely engage the services of a mediator, I can provide assistance to you by helping you strategize before a mediation session, counseling you throughout the mediation process, advising you as to what to propose, and discussing potential Agreements with you before you sign off on such important documents. I can also help you with the drafting of required paperwork, which could otherwise be very overwhelming.

Limited scope attorney: If you only need counsel for very specific aspects of your case, or even for just one hearing, conference, or meeting, I can provide limited assistance, rather than needing to be retained as your attorney of record for your entire case. For example, if you have already gone through a divorce, but now need a child support modification, I can be retained as your attorney solely for this purpose. Or it may be that you are effectively handling the legal proceedings, but just need help in handling the custody or support issues that are involved. I can represent you in the custody-related aspect of your case only, or in the financial aspect of your case only, such as with child and/or spousal support issues. Limited scope attorney services can be a more cost-effective way for you to get the help that you need only when you need it.