I take a practical approach to all facets of divorce, focusing on your top priorities, and exploring creative solutions to achieve your best outcome.
We build global agreement, one issue at a time.
Pearl Mediation, LLC
I meet with clients jointly, and in private caucus, tackling each concern with the experience to anticipate and avoid future setbacks.
For parents responsible for a child with special education needs, I help parents develop an informed special education plan that I advocate for in the school district and draft to be an integral part of their divorce agreement.
Divorce Issues
Divorce; separation; custody; equitable division of property & financial assets; child support; spousal maintenance; divorce with special needs.
Practical Issues
If you’re wondering… Should I stay or should I go? How does this all work? How do I choose an attorney? How much will my divorce cost? How long will it take? How do I protect my children? How will money work during the divorce? What goes into a settlement agreement? Should I try to keep the house? How do I start over? Am I earning enough? How do I negotiate or parent with a difficult ex? Will I be ok? … I’ve got you!
Special Education Parent Advocate
Guide parents of children with learning and behavior issues toward best-fit clinical services, programs, activities & resources aimed at achieving greater academic & social successes & more positive family dynamics.
Advocate for families, from early intervention to post secondary education, seeking special education & related services from their district child study teams, obtaining out-of-district placements, & comprehensive IEPs & 504 Plans. Create special education family plans.
Present workshops to parents and teachers learning the special education system and navigating childhood behavior issues.
Mediate divorce & family matters. Provided strategic counsel to individual clients.
“So often in life, things that you regard as impediment turn out to be great good fortune.”
– Ruth Bader Ginsburg
My clients know if I don’t have an answer, I know where we’ll go find one together.
My network of Trusted Partners includes:
In Their Own Words
“Rebecca is a conscientious & caring advocate who understands the law & needs of the individual. It is without hesitation that I recommend her services.”
- Anna B., Founder & President MarbleJam Kids Inc.
"Outstanding advocate with professional and personal experience. She understands you, your child, and the complexities that arise in both the educational system and within the family. Highly recommended!"