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My firm, LoDolce Family Law specializes exclusively in the field of  Family Law Mediation.. Over the past 40 years I have earned an outstanding reputation serving clients as a family law litigator throughout the South Shore Communities in Plymouth, Bristol and Norfolk counties. For the last several years, my practice has been solely a family law mediation pracctice providing flexible meeting times including weekends for busy clients.. According to Martindale-Hubbell I am ranked in the top 3% of all lawyers nationwide in the specialized field of Family Law.. Ranked by my legal peers, I  was awarded a coveted "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Yearly, included in the Boston Globe Best Lawers and Best Mediators in Massachusdets list.

As one of Volusia County's only Board Certified, AV rated and ABOTA civil practioners I litigated personal injury and medical malpractice for over 40 years. I now mediate in those areas of the law only.

Karen Middlekauff has dedicated her law practice to family law.  She prides herself on being responsive, cost-effective, diligent, and determined for every client.  Karen has extensive experience with dissolution of marriage, alimony, asset and liability distribution, attorneys' fees actions, establishment of paternity, child support, child custody, visitation, and timesharing arrangements. Karen additionally handles prenuptial agreements and domestic violence injunctions.. Karen handles family law cases in a wide variety of manners, including mediation, informal settlement negotiation, and at trial.  In addition to litigation proceedings, Karen also practices collaborative family law. In the collaborative process, each party has his or her own attorney, along with a neutral financial professional and counselor. The participants follow a protocol to develop resolution options to work collaboratively towards the dissolution of marriage, as oppose to the traditional adversarial process.. Karen graduated cum laude from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, and received her B.A. in Sociology from the University of Delaware, graduating cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa.. Karen is a proud member of the board of directors for the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida. Karen also is a member of the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida, serving on its membership committee. Karen is actively involved with the Orange County Bar Association and is an editor of its academic publication, The Briefs. She is also a graduate of the Athena NextGen Women's Leadership Institute, and currently serves on its recruitment committee.. Karen is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

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I believe in helping people solve their legal problems. I help them explore respectful solutions for what is often a difficult and dark time in a person's life.. I also believe strongly that to work well together, there has to be a good attorney-client fit in goals, expectations and attitudes. My job is to help you navigate the legal minefield and lead you safely to the other side but your job is to give me the information and tools I need to know about your particular needs and wants in your future so you can make informed decisions about your case.. Whether it be a family law case, an adoption, an estate plan, probate or guardianship, all families and dynamics are different. There are no "cookie cutter" approaches. Each case deserves individual attention and care to give it the optimal outcome.

If you are facing a complicated divorce, custody battle, or other family law issue, seek dedicated legal representation that strives to achieve positive outcomes for you and your family.. Alma Benavides has years of experience handling contested and uncontested family law matters.  She has been actively involved in the Dallas county and Collin county courts.. Alma Benavides educates her clients so that they are aware of their rights while assisting individuals in achieving a better tomorrow during the emotional turmoil of family law matters.

Family mediaiton, a positive, problem solving process for famiies facing a divorce, custody issues, and other family law matters. Mediation facilitates amicable and DIY divorces.. "Service To Others Is The Rent You Pay For Your Room Here On Earth." -Muhammad Ali

Licensed to practice in D.C. and Maryland, Amanda has over a decade of litigation experience in both state and federal courts.  A trained mediator and Collaborative practitioner, Amanda believes that many family matters can be handled outside the courtroom, through mediation, the Collaborative Process, or negotiated settlements and strives to help her clients regain control of often-overwhelming situations and create solutions that work for them. However, there are times when litigation is unavoidable, and Amanda is ready and able to assist her clients through these legally and emotionally challenging times. Regardless of the method of resolution, Amanda takes the time to understand her clients and what they are experiencing, providing them individualized attention and support throughout the process.  Amanda's practice includes helping her clients through separation, divorce, child custody, and child support matters. In addition, Amanda assists clients seeking to build their families through adoption and assisted reproductive technology.. Amanda received her J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School and her B.A., with honors, in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis.  She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar, Maryland State Bar Association, and several professional organizations including D.C. Academy of Collaborative Professionals, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

I am a native of Veracruz, Mexico and have been actively involved with the Washington State Latino community for over thirty years. I am fully bilingual and bicultural, and feel comfortable navigating both cultures.. I earned my law degree at the University of Washington School of Law in 1992 and immediately began my legal career as a public defender in Seattle, a position I held until I became the Interim Director of the Child Advocacy Clinic at the University of Washington School of Law.. The primary focus of my legal practice, Peaceful Agreements is family law and mediation with an emphasis in collaborative divorce, custody, child support, parenting and support modifications, Becca Bill matters, special education, Guardian Ad Litem representation, dependencies and other family related matters.. My philosophy is to provide my clients with the highest quality of legal services in a respectful, compassionate and ethical manner, always encouraging them to consider alternatives to litigation.  After years practicing as a litigator, I am convinced that the collaborative approach is a much healthier, wiser alternative, especially for families with children already in distress. I believe that most adults are capable of reaching lasting agreements when given accurate legal information and the assistance of neutral parenting and financial coaches. By offering them a collaborative and mediation model, I help them resolve their conflict, while mitigating their financial and emotional burden.. I am a member of the Family Law, Mediation, and Dispute Resolution Sections of the Washington State Bar, the Latino/Latina Bar Association of Washington, the City of Bellevue Mediation Program, the King County Dispute Resolution Center, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the Collaborative Professionals of Washington and the King County Collaborative Law Section. I am licensed to practice in Washington State Courts and in the United States District Court Western District of Washington.. María de Lourdes Victoria. Perfil Profesional. Maria de Lourdes Victoria es originaria de Veracruz, México. Recibió su licenciatura en Literatura y Escritura Inglesa de la Universidad de Washington de la cual posteriormente obtuvo su título como abogada. Después de graduarse, María trabajó como abogada con los defensores de oficio del Condado de King, representado a personas necesitadas tanto en las cortes estatales como en las cortes del distrito del estado. A continuación, María trabajó como directora de la Clínica de Representación de Menores en la escuela de derecho de la Universidad de Washington. En su calidad de directora, impartió cursos en ley de familia, ley de procedimientos de dependencias, peticiones y audiencias en representación de jóvenes en riesgo, así como en representación de menores. En su capacidad como profesora, María supervisó casos de jóvenes con necesidades pedagógicas especiales, problemas de emigración o casos de la ley Becca. Asimismo, fue clave en la preparación y la negociación de leyes de beneficio a familias y jóvenes ante representantes estatales en Olimpia. En el año 2002, María fue integrada a la distinguida sociedad de Order of the Coif. Además de su experiencia en el litigio, María cuenta con amplia experiencia en el campo de mediación y negociación lo cual le facilita ayudar a familias en conflicto mediante un método de colaboración. Ha trabajado como voluntaria con el programa de Guardian Ad Litem, es integrante de la Asociación de Abogados del Estado de Washington, así como integrante de la Asociación de Abogados Hispanos del Estado. Además de la abogacía, María es una galardonada autora que ha publicado tanto en Inglés como en el Español.

As a mediator and Collaborative attorney, I help divorcing parents reach complete, durable agreements.  Mediation and Collaboration give parents latitude to explore difficult issues, without sparking unmanaged conflict.. I often work in tandem with therapists, accountants and child psychologists so that divorcing parents have the information and support they need to make informed choices, and to transition smoothly to a two-household family.. Give me a call, and we will discuss whether mediation or Collaborative Law is a fit for you and your family.