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We’re legal, financial, and startup professionals frustrated by a system that leaves 80% of people navigating divorce alone or draining their savings. We envisioned a process that empowers rather than destroys—a fair, transparent, and supportive journey. So, we created a simple, affordable solution that blends compassion and technology, guiding you through legal and financial challenges with ease and helping you build a better future.

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How Hello Divorce Can Help

 We’ve helped over 7,000 people before, during, and after divorce.
Hello Divorce is the only online platform that uses cutting-edge technology with real people to guide you through the process and guarantee the court’s acceptance of your divorce.

Our Leadership Team

Erin Levine

Erin Levine

Founder & CEO
After 16 years as a divorce attorney; Erin knows just how broken, toxic, wildly inefficient and unreasonably ...
After 16 years as a divorce attorney; Erin knows just how broken, toxic, wildly inefficient and unreasonably expensive the family law system is. Erin set out to revolutionize how consumers interact with the law and provide a kinder, easier and cheaper pathway to divorce. Erin’s access to justice work has been recognized by the legal industry and beyond, with awards and recognition from the likes of Women Founders Network, TechCrunch, Vice, Forbes and the American Bar Association.
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Heather Mackenzie

Heather Mackenzie

Co-Founder & President
Heather is a startup native and digital transformation expert whose executive leadership in e-commerce, strategic ...
Heather is a startup native and digital transformation expert whose executive leadership in e-commerce, strategic content, product development, and brand building led her last startup BestReviews to grow 50x in four years, resulting in a majority acquisition by Tribune Publishing (NYSE: TPCO) in 2018 for $110 million, and full acquisition by Nexstar (NASDAQ: NXST) in 2020 for $160 million.
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Duncan Swezey

Duncan Swezey

VP, Growth
After meeting Erin at a female founders event, Duncan says he immediately recognized the potential of Hello ...
After meeting Erin at a female founders event, Duncan says he immediately recognized the potential of Hello Divorce and knew he could contribute. A serial entrepreneur and Techstars alum, Duncan joined the Hello Divorce team after his successful exit at Rally. Duncan brings his deep knowledge of growth and partnerships to build the products and services Hello Divorce’s clients are asking for.
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Mari Tanaka

Mari Tanaka

VP, Special Projects
After managing the recording studio and major transactions for multi-Grammy-winning band Green Day for 13 years, ...
After managing the recording studio and major transactions for multi-Grammy-winning band Green Day for 13 years, she earned her JD in Family Law and joined Erin at Hello Divorce, where she now makes sure every aspect of our customers' journey with Hello Divorce is transparent, less stressful, and successful.
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Our Team

Desiree Howard-Ruiz Legal Coach
Molly Molinaro Director of Finance
Katie Reseburg Head of Content
Charlene Daniel Account Manager
Hannah Drake Head of Customer Service
Jenn Fei Account Manager
Raquel Hill Sr. Account Manager
Meike Rossman Product Designer
Hannah St. Clair Sr. Account Coordinator
Omta Toma Documents Manager
David Umstot Lead Developer
Shelley VanRenselaar Director of Account Management
Jazmyne Williams Divorce Specialist

Meet Some of Our Experts

  • Mediators
  • Lawyers
  • CDFAs
  • Divorce Coaches
Claudia Brown Coulter

Claudia Brown Coulter

Claudia is a Hello Divorce mediator and works with clients as a Divorce Specialist. She specializes in ...

Claudia is a Hello Divorce mediator and works with clients as a Divorce Specialist. She specializes in creating peace instead of pieces, and has experience with a wide range of divorce matters with an added specialty of helping families with special needs children. Claudia acts as the neutral ground in high-conflict matters to alleviate tension and bring solutions.

Whether it be in a divorce, family matters, education, or your place of worship, Claudia understands the painful lead-up to reaching out for help. 

Claudia understands conflict because she has experienced it herself with a long and treacherous divorce. During this time, she started thinking that there had to be a better way. She wondered why some attorneys brought gasoline to the situation rather than water. Although Claudia had already studied dispute resolution, she began furthering her education to put de-escalating conflict first. 

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Neil Forester

Neil Forester

Neil is a recovering litigator with family law experience spanning boutiques and big firms. He brings a ...
Neil is a recovering litigator with family law experience spanning boutiques and big firms. He brings a real-world perspective about the realities of family court, having spent the first 16 years of his practice negotiating and litigating courtroom divorce. Neil is recognized as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Between and beyond his work, Neil serves as NorCal Boxer Rescue’s volunteer board chair and pro bono legal counsel, which makes him uniquely qualified to mediate dinnertime disputes between his two Boxers, Marlee and Jasmine.
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Lori Barkus

Lori Barkus

Lori Barkus is an experienced family law attorney and mediator in Colorado and Florida. She is collaboratively ...
Lori Barkus is an experienced family law attorney and mediator in Colorado and Florida. She is collaboratively trained and completed the Guardian Ad Litem pilot program in Florida. Lori has been a mediator for over a decade and worked with an extensive number of couples seeking to resolve their divorce and create a successful co parenting relationship. Lori is the owner of Sustainable Family Solutions where she helps clients navigate the divorce process in the most effective way possible by seeking realistic solutions and implementing strategy to help clients achieve them.
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Alex Meeks

Alex Meeks

Alex has spent more than fifteen years litigating New York and Maryland family law matters, with many of those ...
Alex has spent more than fifteen years litigating New York and Maryland family law matters, with many of those years dedicated to representing children. From this experience, Alex brings a family-centered approach and a strong commitment to helping those families resolve their matters outside of the courtroom. Her favorite thing about her job is seeing clients move from being stuck in a state of overwhelm to a place where they can move forward with peace of mind.
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Kara Francis

Kara Francis

Kara Francis is a seasoned divorce lawyer, mediator, and coach. She is also a divorce survivor. With her ...

Kara Francis is a seasoned divorce lawyer, mediator, and coach. She is also a divorce survivor. With her professional and personal experience with marriage/divorce, Kara brings a unique blend of legal expertise and compassionate coaching to her clients.

After experiencing her own divorce and navigating the emotional complexities firsthand, Kara felt a calling to support others facing similar challenges. Drawing from her personal journey and professional background, she transitioned her legal practice to also include coaching and mediation. She helps guide individuals through both the legal and emotional aspects of the divorce process.

Kara is deeply committed to helping her clients not only navigate the legal intricacies of divorce, but also to empower them to heal, grow, and thrive beyond their marital dissolution. Her approach is holistic, addressing the legal, emotional, and practical aspects of relationship transitions.

In addition to her coaching practice, Kara continues to maintain an active role in the legal field, leveraging her expertise to provide strategic guidance and representation to clients seeking resolution through legal channels.

Kara's mission is to change the narrative of divorce; to shift it from something that is commonly viewed by society as a "failure," to an empowering, transformative new chapter. She is dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate this transition with confidence and resilience.

With Kara as your guide, you can trust that you will receive expert legal counsel, compassionate support, and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of divorce and relationship dynamics.

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Matthew Carroll

Matthew Carroll

Matthew Carroll is a mediator with significant experience in domestic and civil mediation. He is co-owner of ...
Matthew Carroll is a mediator with significant experience in domestic and civil mediation. He is co-owner of Keystone Mediation in Dyer, Indiana, and an Adjunct Faculty member with Northwestern University’s School of Professional Studies. Additionally, Matthew serves as a volunteer mediator with the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago, Illinois, and the Community Justice and Mediation Center in Bloomington, Indiana. Matthew has provided mediation training and coaching with Northwestern University, 40-hour basic domestic mediation training in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana, and through private mentorship. Matthew has been a featured presenter in numerous continuing legal education (CLE) seminars and presentations through the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) and the Indiana Association of Mediators (IAM). Matthew is involved in numerous professional organizations, including the Indiana Association of Mediators, where he serves as Vice-President, a Certified Practitioner with the Academy of Professional Family Mediators (APFM), the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC), the American Bar Association (ABA), and the Lake County (IN) Bar Association. With Keystone Mediation, Matthew mediates the dissolution of marriages, parenting plans, property division, child support, small business conflicts, landlord/tenant disputes, and breach of contract disputes through Keystone Mediation. Matthew is a Supreme Court of Indiana registered Parenting Coordinator. Matthew enjoyed a 17-year Grammy® Award-winning career as a professional musician. He frequently collaborated with diverse artists worldwide and actively participated in the collective bargaining negotiation process as a labor negotiator for the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA). Outside of mediation, Matthew is a father, an avid hiker, a sports enthusiast, a movie buff, and an advocate for the arts.
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Kristen Howerton

Kristen Howerton

I'm passionate about helping families thrive, even through divorce. I have been in private practice for 20 ...
I'm passionate about helping families thrive, even through divorce. I have been in private practice for 20 years. After years of working with couples and watching those who chose divorce find the process to be both personally and financially devastating, I decided to get certified as a mediator. I am also passionate about this work after my own experience of divorce. My goal for all of my clients experiencing divorce is to lower conflict, create working solutions, keep you out of court where possible, and keep your costs low. I can help with custody arrangements, co-parenting issues, child support, communication struggles, and any other concerns that arise. I am friendly and compassionate (I have been there!), but also direct and solution-focused. I see clients online, as well as in my office in Irvine/Newport Beach.
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Lauren Nonnemaker

Lauren Nonnemaker

I am committed to guiding my clients through a daunting legal system with compassion and empowering them to ...

I am committed to guiding my clients through a daunting legal system with compassion and empowering them to make choices that fit their lives, values, and priorities. I have extensive experience in children's rights and child welfare issues in particular and take pride in my unique ability to provide clients with comprehensive and realistic advice.

I also offer a Child Support Seminar class; more information can be found here

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Laura Genoves

Laura Genoves

I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Washington then returned to UW School of Law to earn my ...
I received my bachelor's degree from the University of Washington then returned to UW School of Law to earn my LLLT certification. I’ve been licensed as a Limited License Legal Technician since 2017. I’ve lived in the Seattle area for over two decades and raised my sons here. I understand firsthand the challenges of divorce and single parenting. In addition to being licensed as a legal technician, I completed training in collaborative law, basic mediation, and advanced family law mediation including practicum hours. I’m passionate about alternative dispute resolution and guiding my clients to a respectful resolution. It’s always less costly to reach an agreement than to litigate an issue. Going to court takes both an emotional and financial toll on everyone. I encourage clients to seek mediation and look for creative solutions to the outcome in their family law situation. When not practicing family law, I enjoy travel, Mariner baseball, walking with my two golden retrievers and keeping up my garden (or at least trying!). I also volunteer with the Arthritis Foundation.
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Anthony Diaz

Anthony Diaz

Anthony J. Diaz, Esq, is a Family Law and Collaborative Divorce attorney and Florida Certified Family Law ...
Anthony J. Diaz, Esq, is a Family Law and Collaborative Divorce attorney and Florida Certified Family Law mediator specializing in resolving disputes easily, effortlessly and amicably. Anthony has been Collaboratively trained since 2009, taken numerous advanced trainings and collaborated numerous cases. He was selected as 1 of 21 participants of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Leadership Academy. He is currently co-chair of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals Outreach Committee. In his out of court practice, Anthony is known as The Peacemaker. He is passionate in supporting his clients to do divorce differently with many non-litigation options. As Collaborative attorney and mediator, Anthony utilizes his professional and personal experiences to guide others from pain to peace. He also helps others to resolve conflict with compassion and have relationships with passion and purpose. Anthony is also an international speaker whose passion, mission and purpose is to help those in pain to move on from their divorce with dignity.
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Zachary (Zac) Roeling

Zachary (Zac) Roeling

Zachary (Zac) Roeling, Esq., is an attorney, mediator, and the owner of YouLaw Colorado, LLC, where he offers a ...
Zachary (Zac) Roeling, Esq., is an attorney, mediator, and the owner of YouLaw Colorado, LLC, where he offers a track record of effective and compassionate problem-solving. As an attorney, Zac provides nuanced and discreet advice to help clients navigate an outdated court system to avoid unneeded time, stress, money, and heartache. As a mediator, Zac works with family law litigants and with couples before a petition is filed. He also offers representation for private clients who meet his firm's criteria of mindfulness, integrity and respect. Zac draws on years of experience litigating cases from customary matters to complex cases involving difficult child custody (e.g., relocation, substance & personality disorders, alienation and mental health concerns) and high-end financial issues (e.g., business interests, idiosyncratic income, separate property & trust issues) at Colorado’s premier family law firms to help families in need reach resolution outside the courtroom when possible, as an attorney, mediator, and coach. He seeks to find harmony between his prior litigation-driven practice and contemporary conflict-resolution approaches incorporating mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He also has experience in drafting estate documents & pre- and post-nuptial agreements and understands well the myriad roles these documents play in divorce. He serves on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA), as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals (CCDP) as well as a Board Member for Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) on behalf of the Denver Bar Association (DBA). He is a proud Colorado native (born and raised in Ft. Collins), a devoted reader and writer, and a classically trained pianist. In 2009/10, he taught English to secondary school students just west of Paris. He speaks fluent French also loves reading novels and magazines outdoors, spending time with his partner and their new Golden Retriever puppy, Zelda, or diving deep into a contemporary novel or HBO series
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Melissa Wheeler Hoff

Melissa Wheeler Hoff

Attorney-Mediator Melissa Wheeler Hoff is a recovering litigator who takes a holistic approach to the divorce ...

Attorney-Mediator Melissa Wheeler Hoff is a recovering litigator who takes a holistic approach to the divorce and co-parenting process, prioritizing equity, collaboration and respect and conflict reduction for individuals, families and children. The High Vibe approach to divorce or co-parenting mediation empowers you to see conflict as a vehicle for transformation. Melissa empowers parties to navigate divorce with clarity and compassion. She offers virtual divorce and family law mediation sessions that are as healing as they are helpful. She eliminates the complexity of legal intermediaries, and offers a hybrid flat-rate for services, ensuring greater accessibility and peace of mind. With Melissa, you can choose to transform adversity into opportunity by using High Vibe Mediation to resolve your divorce or custody dispute.

Melissa is committed to helping divorcing parties find creative solutions. Family law has been the focus of her career for over a decade. She believes family law professionals have an important obligation to work towards making the divorce process more amicable and efficient for clients and their children. Melissa has counseled many clients through all stages of the marital dissolution process, including mediation, pre-trial litigation, settlement, evidentiary hearings, and long-cause trials; she has worked closely with clients in post-judgment matters, including enforcement and modifications.

Discover a different approach to divorce and co-parenting conflict resolution with Melissa at High Vibe Mediation. She brings a unique blend of legal expertise and a holistic approach to guide you through your divorce journey with clarity and compassion.

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Neil Forester

Neil Forester

Neil is a recovering litigator with family law experience spanning boutiques and big firms. He brings a ...
Neil is a recovering litigator with family law experience spanning boutiques and big firms. He brings a real-world perspective about the realities of family court, having spent the first 16 years of his practice negotiating and litigating courtroom divorce. Neil is recognized as a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Between and beyond his work, Neil serves as NorCal Boxer Rescue’s volunteer board chair and pro bono legal counsel, which makes him uniquely qualified to mediate dinnertime disputes between his two Boxers, Marlee and Jasmine.
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Lori Barkus

Lori Barkus

Lori Barkus is an experienced family law attorney and mediator in Colorado and Florida. She is collaboratively ...
Lori Barkus is an experienced family law attorney and mediator in Colorado and Florida. She is collaboratively trained and completed the Guardian Ad Litem pilot program in Florida. Lori has been a mediator for over a decade and worked with an extensive number of couples seeking to resolve their divorce and create a successful co parenting relationship. Lori is the owner of Sustainable Family Solutions where she helps clients navigate the divorce process in the most effective way possible by seeking realistic solutions and implementing strategy to help clients achieve them.
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Anne Mania

Anne Mania

Anne Mania has been a family law mediator and attorney in California for over a decade. Anne firmly believes that ...
Anne Mania has been a family law mediator and attorney in California for over a decade. Anne firmly believes that parties and their children are best served reaching agreements that work for their individual situations. Her experience as a litigator has consistently reinforced her commitment to helping parties resolve their issues without going to court. She takes a practical and solution-oriented approach to all of her cases and her goal is always to help people reach a fair resolution of issues so that everyone can move forward with their lives as quickly and peacefully as possible.
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Desiree Howard

Desiree Howard

Desiree Howard brings over two decades of experience to the family law field and has been part of the Hello ...
Desiree Howard brings over two decades of experience to the family law field and has been part of the Hello Divorce team since 2018. Desiree listens, empathizes, and helps clients develop a plan that allows them to move forward with confidence as they begin a new chapter. She breaks down the “legalese” to ensure clients understand how the law impacts them, and she coaches and guides clients through every step of the divorce process. Desiree respects that every family situation is unique, and she values creative and cooperative solutions over conflict. Outside of work, Desiree is a busy mom of twins. She loves travel, good food, the beach, the mountains, and spending time with her family and three dogs.
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Alex Meeks

Alex Meeks

Alex has spent more than fifteen years litigating New York and Maryland family law matters, with many of those ...
Alex has spent more than fifteen years litigating New York and Maryland family law matters, with many of those years dedicated to representing children. From this experience, Alex brings a family-centered approach and a strong commitment to helping those families resolve their matters outside of the courtroom. Her favorite thing about her job is seeing clients move from being stuck in a state of overwhelm to a place where they can move forward with peace of mind.
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Kara Francis

Kara Francis

Kara Francis is a seasoned divorce lawyer, mediator, and coach. She is also a divorce survivor. With her ...

Kara Francis is a seasoned divorce lawyer, mediator, and coach. She is also a divorce survivor. With her professional and personal experience with marriage/divorce, Kara brings a unique blend of legal expertise and compassionate coaching to her clients.

After experiencing her own divorce and navigating the emotional complexities firsthand, Kara felt a calling to support others facing similar challenges. Drawing from her personal journey and professional background, she transitioned her legal practice to also include coaching and mediation. She helps guide individuals through both the legal and emotional aspects of the divorce process.

Kara is deeply committed to helping her clients not only navigate the legal intricacies of divorce, but also to empower them to heal, grow, and thrive beyond their marital dissolution. Her approach is holistic, addressing the legal, emotional, and practical aspects of relationship transitions.

In addition to her coaching practice, Kara continues to maintain an active role in the legal field, leveraging her expertise to provide strategic guidance and representation to clients seeking resolution through legal channels.

Kara's mission is to change the narrative of divorce; to shift it from something that is commonly viewed by society as a "failure," to an empowering, transformative new chapter. She is dedicated to equipping individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to navigate this transition with confidence and resilience.

With Kara as your guide, you can trust that you will receive expert legal counsel, compassionate support, and practical strategies to navigate the complexities of divorce and relationship dynamics.

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Mylee McKinney

Mylee McKinney

Mylee is a passionate family law attorney who has dedicated her practice to putting families first by making the ...
Mylee is a passionate family law attorney who has dedicated her practice to putting families first by making the legal services clients need and deserve more accessible and affordable. Mylee handles an array of family law matters including divorces, child custody and support disputes, modifications, dependency cases and other juvenile court matters, guardianships, adoptions, and parental rights termination defense. Mylee believes that client communication is the key to success coupled with knowing when to fight, when to compromise, and not being afraid of either. To combat the financial barriers that often prevent clients from getting representation in their family law cases, Mylee offers free consultations and flat-fee legal services that clients can finance and/or pay overtime.
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Lauren Nonnemaker

Lauren Nonnemaker

I am committed to guiding my clients through a daunting legal system with compassion and empowering them to ...

I am committed to guiding my clients through a daunting legal system with compassion and empowering them to make choices that fit their lives, values, and priorities. I have extensive experience in children's rights and child welfare issues in particular and take pride in my unique ability to provide clients with comprehensive and realistic advice.

I also offer a Child Support Seminar class; more information can be found here

Read More
Anthony Diaz

Anthony Diaz

Anthony J. Diaz, Esq, is a Family Law and Collaborative Divorce attorney and Florida Certified Family Law ...
Anthony J. Diaz, Esq, is a Family Law and Collaborative Divorce attorney and Florida Certified Family Law mediator specializing in resolving disputes easily, effortlessly and amicably. Anthony has been Collaboratively trained since 2009, taken numerous advanced trainings and collaborated numerous cases. He was selected as 1 of 21 participants of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Leadership Academy. He is currently co-chair of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals Outreach Committee. In his out of court practice, Anthony is known as The Peacemaker. He is passionate in supporting his clients to do divorce differently with many non-litigation options. As Collaborative attorney and mediator, Anthony utilizes his professional and personal experiences to guide others from pain to peace. He also helps others to resolve conflict with compassion and have relationships with passion and purpose. Anthony is also an international speaker whose passion, mission and purpose is to help those in pain to move on from their divorce with dignity.
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Zachary (Zac) Roeling

Zachary (Zac) Roeling

Zachary (Zac) Roeling, Esq., is an attorney, mediator, and the owner of YouLaw Colorado, LLC, where he offers a ...
Zachary (Zac) Roeling, Esq., is an attorney, mediator, and the owner of YouLaw Colorado, LLC, where he offers a track record of effective and compassionate problem-solving. As an attorney, Zac provides nuanced and discreet advice to help clients navigate an outdated court system to avoid unneeded time, stress, money, and heartache. As a mediator, Zac works with family law litigants and with couples before a petition is filed. He also offers representation for private clients who meet his firm's criteria of mindfulness, integrity and respect. Zac draws on years of experience litigating cases from customary matters to complex cases involving difficult child custody (e.g., relocation, substance & personality disorders, alienation and mental health concerns) and high-end financial issues (e.g., business interests, idiosyncratic income, separate property & trust issues) at Colorado’s premier family law firms to help families in need reach resolution outside the courtroom when possible, as an attorney, mediator, and coach. He seeks to find harmony between his prior litigation-driven practice and contemporary conflict-resolution approaches incorporating mindfulness and emotional intelligence. He also has experience in drafting estate documents & pre- and post-nuptial agreements and understands well the myriad roles these documents play in divorce. He serves on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association (CBA), as Vice President of the Board of Directors of Colorado Collaborative Divorce Professionals (CCDP) as well as a Board Member for Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) on behalf of the Denver Bar Association (DBA). He is a proud Colorado native (born and raised in Ft. Collins), a devoted reader and writer, and a classically trained pianist. In 2009/10, he taught English to secondary school students just west of Paris. He speaks fluent French also loves reading novels and magazines outdoors, spending time with his partner and their new Golden Retriever puppy, Zelda, or diving deep into a contemporary novel or HBO series
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Ruth Chung

Ruth Chung

As a NYC matrimonial and family law practitioner, Ruth believes that educating a client is paramount in guiding ...
As a NYC matrimonial and family law practitioner, Ruth believes that educating a client is paramount in guiding the client to the right decisions. Ruth believes that the foundation of an attorney client relationship is communication, and makes certain that each client feels heard and understood. Ruth is committed to helping families resolve issues as seamlessly as possible, using specific facts of the case to develop creative solutions for each family. Ruth has a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology and integrates this education into her practice.
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Derek Ritchie

Derek Ritchie

Derek earned his law degree in London, United Kingdom, where he practiced family law. Derek left the UK to earn ...
Derek earned his law degree in London, United Kingdom, where he practiced family law. Derek left the UK to earn his Master of Law Degree (LLM) from the University of Texas School of Law. Derek went on to practice family law, where he gained a wealth of knowledge in all areas of family law, including divorce and separation, child custody, adoption, CPS-related cases, child support, and enforcement. The two primary elements of his representation are his passion and determination – whether in the courtroom, at mediation, or with the opposing attorney. He fights for what his clients deserve and pushes back every time he can. When agreements come to a halt, Derek is the one to think outside the box to craft and negotiate the deal in his client’s favor. He always strives to fight for the best result possible for his client in the quickest amount of time. Clients know Derek is dedicated to them and to meeting their needs. He is available to them every day, including weekends. When his clients need to talk to him most, Derek is ready and available to give advice.
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Benjamin Kearns

Benjamin Kearns

Benjamin Kearns is an experienced Utah divorce attorney.
Benjamin Kearns is an experienced Utah divorce attorney.
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Melissa Wheeler Hoff

Melissa Wheeler Hoff

Attorney-Mediator Melissa Wheeler Hoff is a recovering litigator who takes a holistic approach to the divorce ...

Attorney-Mediator Melissa Wheeler Hoff is a recovering litigator who takes a holistic approach to the divorce and co-parenting process, prioritizing equity, collaboration and respect and conflict reduction for individuals, families and children. The High Vibe approach to divorce or co-parenting mediation empowers you to see conflict as a vehicle for transformation. Melissa empowers parties to navigate divorce with clarity and compassion. She offers virtual divorce and family law mediation sessions that are as healing as they are helpful. She eliminates the complexity of legal intermediaries, and offers a hybrid flat-rate for services, ensuring greater accessibility and peace of mind. With Melissa, you can choose to transform adversity into opportunity by using High Vibe Mediation to resolve your divorce or custody dispute.

Melissa is committed to helping divorcing parties find creative solutions. Family law has been the focus of her career for over a decade. She believes family law professionals have an important obligation to work towards making the divorce process more amicable and efficient for clients and their children. Melissa has counseled many clients through all stages of the marital dissolution process, including mediation, pre-trial litigation, settlement, evidentiary hearings, and long-cause trials; she has worked closely with clients in post-judgment matters, including enforcement and modifications.

Discover a different approach to divorce and co-parenting conflict resolution with Melissa at High Vibe Mediation. She brings a unique blend of legal expertise and a holistic approach to guide you through your divorce journey with clarity and compassion.

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Mei Shih

Mei Shih

Growing up, I often translated documents and bridged cultural gaps for my non-English speaking parents. This taught me ...
Growing up, I often translated documents and bridged cultural gaps for my non-English speaking parents. This taught me patience, empathy, and the importance of clear communication. I saw how crucial my role was in helping my parents navigate systems they couldn’t access on their own. This formative experience shapes my legal practice today. Whether you’re dissolving a long-term relationship, filing a parentage action, or navigating complex statutes and case law, I’m here to help. My goal is to make the legal process accessible and understandable, translating complex legalese into clarity. I guide my clients with empathy and expertise, ensuring they feel supported and confident as they move forward. After 14+ years as a practicing attorney, my approach centers on providing a supportive and educational legal experience, helping clients strategize and evaluate their family law matters. As a family law attorney, I do more than tell clients what they want to hear. I draw on my courtroom experience to consider all perspectives of a case, helping clients make informed decisions. My practice includes traditional family law representation, collaborative divorces, and tailored a la carte or unbundled legal services to meet diverse needs. With every case, my goal is to provide clarity, empathy, and guidance, so you’re never alone on your legal journey.
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Sandra Giudici

Sandra Giudici

Sandra A. Giudici is Founder and CEO of Financial Insights & Strategies, LLC, and has over 15 years of ...
Sandra A. Giudici is Founder and CEO of Financial Insights & Strategies, LLC, and has over 15 years of corporate business experience. Upon transitioning her career, she worked as a financial planner and then founded Financial Insights & Strategies specializing in divorce financial analysis and financial planning. She is a trained mediator, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Chartered Special Needs Consultant® and is certified as an Associate Financial Planner. Sandra holds a BS from Oakland University and an MBA from Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. She is a member of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, Association of Divorce Financial Planners, and Financial Planning Association. Sandra is a mother of two young adults and enjoys golf, pickleball, and attending musicals, symphonies and ballets in her spare time.
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Jeff Landers

Jeff Landers

Jeff Landers is a seasoned divorce and real estate/mortgage expert with over 40 years of combined ...
Jeff Landers is a seasoned divorce and real estate/mortgage expert with over 40 years of combined experience.

Jeff earned his BA degree in psychology from Columbia University and studied law at Pace University School of Law before becoming a divorce financial advisor. He is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA™), Certified Divorce Lending Professional (CDLP™) and licensed real estate and mortgage broker.

In 2010, Jeff founded Bedrock Divorce Advisors, LLC, working exclusively with women going through a financially complicated divorce. Since 2010, Jeff has helped hundreds of people throughout the USA with the financial aspects of their divorce.

Since the marital home is often one of the largest assets in most divorces, Jeff also founded Next Act Properties, Inc., which provides real estate and mortgage solutions for divorcing and divorced people (NextActProperties.com).

Jeff has written 7 published books with 15,000+ copies sold nationwide focusing on the financial aspects of divorce and the marital home, as well as contributing articles regularly to Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, DailyWorth, More.com, Lawyers.com, etc.
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John Duffy

John Duffy

John Duffy is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional and a financial planner. His belief in the ...
John Duffy is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® professional and a financial planner. His belief in the value of service extends to his personal and professional life, striving to assist others through their personal journeys. Having gone through his own divorce in 2006, John understands the complexities of such transitions. Despite challenges, including co-parenting two young daughters, he emerged from this experience with a deep empathy for those navigating similar paths. This led him to establish Zen Divorce Solutions, aiming to provide guidance and support to individuals facing divorce. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of San Francisco. He started his career in the tech industry in Silicon Valley before moving to Santa Barbara in 1999 to pursue a career in finance. He and his wife Star, along with their children, form a close-knit blended family. He worked for UBS as a financial advisor and started his own wealth management firm before finding his calling “Helping couples amicably identify, evaluate, and equitably divide assets in a fair and respectful manner during divorce to achieve a peaceful financial separation.” Outside work, John actively contributes to his community. He serves as Treasurer at Hospice of Santa Barbara and is involved in several committees and boards, including the Public Education Committee of Collaborative Practice of California and Treasurer of Hospice of Santa Barbara. Professionally, John is a member of various industry organizations such as the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts (IDFA), Collaborative Practice of California (CPCal), and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP). He contributes to these groups through participation in focus groups, speaking engagements, podcasts, and authoring blogs. In 2023, John enjoyed coaching his daughter's AYSO All-Star team and volunteering as a referee. He became a certified ice hockey official and referees games for UCSB and the local adult and youth leagues. John's commitment to service and support, combined with his diverse experiences, positions him as a compassionate and knowledgeable guide for those facing the challenges of divorce and financial planning.
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David Smith

David Smith

David Smith, CDFA®, CQS™, ChFC®, CASL®, D.M.D., Ret LtCol USAF, and owner of Sand Oak Divorce Solutions LLC, has ...
David Smith, CDFA®, CQS™, ChFC®, CASL®, D.M.D., Ret LtCol USAF, and owner of Sand Oak Divorce Solutions LLC, has 15 years of diverse experience as a financial professional, and has experienced his own divorce. He is equipped with unique skills as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Certified QDRO Specialist™, Chartered Financial Consultant®, Holistic Financial Organizer and Coordinator, and retired military dental officer. He was awarded his D.M.D. degree from the University of Alabama School of Dentistry in 1982 and will help you answer all the financial questions related to your divorce - whether military or otherwise. David also holds his Series 7 and Series 66 securities licenses, along with his Florida 2-15 license as a life, health and variable annuity agent. He is focused on assisting his clients through education, to understand and resolve the financial issues of their divorce. David provides hourly or flat fee based divorce specific advice and support throughout the entire process, and while assisting with your divorce he will not try to sell you any financial products, nor will he be compensated on commission. In his spare time, David enjoys early morning walks, and listening to podcasts, along with composting and recyling everything he possibly can. He also is the Facilitator and Coordinator for the local Laundry Love ministry, hosted every month alternately by Holy Nativity Episcopal Church and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Ensure your short and long-term financial security before your Marital Settlement Agreement is finalized. Build your confidence in your future with a vision, focus and direction, and concentrate on moving forward. Protect yourself and your family, and understand all your settlement options that are available. Seek out the expertise of a Divorce Financial Specialist and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®. Divorce is intimidating - especially when it comes to money. As you approach divorce, you want certainty that you’ve done everything you can to secure your financial future.
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Kim Goodman

Kim Goodman

Kim has first-hand experience navigating divorce and co-parenthood. As a former attorney, she navigated her ...

Kim has first-hand experience navigating divorce and co-parenthood. As a former attorney, she navigated her amicable low-cost divorce to experience a costly high-conflict co-parenting dispute years later.

Determined to help others save money, time, and stress by minimizing avoidable mistakes (before, during, and after divorce), she became a family mediator and divorce coach (currently certified in divorce, co-parenting, and conflict coaching). In a safe, non-judgmental space, clients discover internal strength to create their divorce roadmap based on their values, needs, interests, and concerns. By gaining clarity, coping with difficult emotions, exploring options, and enhancing effective communication and conflict management skills, her clients find the confidence to make the best possible decisions for their desired future and those that matter most. Kim resides in the Rocky Mountain region with her 14-year-old puppy and is the proud single parent of a thriving son.

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Tracey Coates

Tracey Coates

Hi! My name is Tracey J. Coates. I’m a Partner and Co-Chair of the Metro DC Family Law practice at Cipriani & ...
Hi! My name is Tracey J. Coates. I’m a Partner and Co-Chair of the Metro DC Family Law practice at Cipriani & Werner. I’m also a Certified Life Coach and Mediator. In my law practice, I represent a diverse range of family structures in various domestic relations matters. My areas of expertise include pre-marital agreements, divorce and separation, child custody, child support modification, enforcement of court orders and agreements, adoption, and guardianships. Additionally, I practice Collaborative Law. I have published numerous articles on a wide array of Family Law issues and am a frequent presenter and commentator at events. My appearances on radio and television are regular, reflecting my commitment to providing insight on these important topics. I have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Family Law in 2021, 2022, and 2023, named as one of the “Top Divorce Lawyers” by Washingtonian Magazine in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and listed as a "Top Attorney" for Family/Divorce in Bethesda Magazine in 2019. As a Life Coach, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of personal transformation. This includes divorce coaching, where I offer compassionate support and strategic planning to help navigate the emotional and logistical challenges of marital dissolution. I take pride in my ability to empower my clients, helping them reclaim their independence and move forward with confidence and clarity. My approach is always tailored to the individual, recognizing and honoring the uniqueness of each person's journey.
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