If you want a divorce, you may need to communicate that to your spouse and allow them some time to come to terms with it. I can help you talk about next steps, including when and whether you are going to divorce. Meeting with me does not commit you to divorcing, but it can help you collaborate with your spouse on what’s next.

Usually we start with a one-hour meeting. In that meeting, we can discuss where you are now what you want to do next. You might decide you need to gather information, such as, for example, an appraisal of your house. You can always talk separately to me if there’s something you think I need to know. We can have as many or as few meetings as you need. I charge by the hour for the time I spend meeting with you.

The legal paperwork isn’t very complicated – it’s just a hassle. You can do your own paperwork with the help of the court’s website or self-help center. Or you can hire a paralegal service or a lawyer. So no, I don’t do the paperwork, but I can help you decide how you want to do it, so you can stay on the same page with each other. I help with the more important part of the process, where you talk through your plans and decide how to handle any disagreements.

Since 1996.