Because of my extensive clinical experience, I am often working with attorneys around divorce, child custody, and post-accident Post Traumatic Stress Disorders.

When couples can not repair their marriage, I guide them towards Collaborative Divorce (See International Association of Collaborative Practice - www.collaborativepractice.com). This is a structured process that helps couples avoid going to court, where parents focus on what is most important for them, their family, and everyone’s future.

As part of the Collaborative Process, I work with the couple and the attorneys together, often with a financial expert, to end this part of their lives with minimum damage to themselves and their children. The problem-solving approach encourages mutual respect and open communication.

I have also served as an expert witness in cases of child custody (when Collaborative Divorce fails), child sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and post-traumatic stress disorders.

In addition, I lecture to Women's Bar Associations and Family Law Divisions on topics such as

• Understanding why clients turn on their attorney
• Establishing a "structured separation" as a means of rekindling a marriage
• Keeping the custody battle away from the children
• The conflicting skills required for being both an attorney and a spouse