Business Details
21 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Services in Vermont
Founded in 2005, our firm specializes in family law with a focus on compassionate, client-centered solutions. With over 30 years of combined legal experience, including collaborative divorce training since 2007, we prioritize emotional safety and financial transparency. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates legal expertise, mental health coaching, and financial guidance to create sustainable agreements. We serve clients across Vermont and New York, emphasizing privacy, integrity, and child-focused outcomes.Our practice reflects decades of advocacy in family law, including domestic violence protection and child custody representation. We maintain active memberships in the Vermont Bar Association and International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. Through regular teaching engagements and publications, we contribute to advancing family law practices. Our commitment extends beyond legal representation to empowering clients through life transitions with dignity.
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation Services
Prenuptial Agreements
Consultation Services
Parental Alienation
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of exclusive family law experience since 2005
- Our team includes certified collaborative divorce professionals
- We integrate mental health coaching with legal representation
- We maintain active teaching roles in family law education
- We provide interdisciplinary team approach with financial experts
What people say
Genuine care
Timeless effort
Calm spirit
Effective guidance
Appreciated support
Services
Collaborative Divorce
This process combines legal, financial, and emotional support to resolve divorce matters outside court. Our interdisciplinary team helps clients create sustainable agreements through structured negotiations. We prioritize child welfare and financial transparency while maintaining privacy throughout the process.
Mediation Services
Neutral facilitation helps couples reach mutual agreements on divorce terms. We guide discussions about property division, child custody, and financial arrangements while maintaining forward-looking focus. Legal advisors ensure informed decision-making throughout the mediation process.
Prenuptial Agreements
We help couples create legally binding financial agreements before marriage. Our process emphasizes open communication about assets while ensuring legal protections. Agreements meet strict requirements for enforceability in divorce proceedings.
Consultation Services
Hourly consultations provide targeted legal support for specific needs. Services include document review, negotiation strategy, and second opinions on ongoing cases. This flexible option allows customized legal assistance without full representation.
Parental Alienation
We address complex custody issues involving parental alienation through specialized legal strategies. Our approach considers children's psychological needs while protecting parental rights. We work with mental health professionals to develop appropriate custody arrangements.
People
Nanci A. Smith
Attorney at Law
Practicing family law since 1992 with specialized collaborative divorce training. Former Vermont Legal Aid attorney and current Vermont Bar Association Collaborative Section Chair. Published author and frequent family law seminar instructor.
Questions
What divorce process options do you offer?
We provide Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, Kitchen Table, and Litigation options tailored to client needs.
How are costs determined for divorce services?
Costs vary by process: Mediation ($2,500-$5,000), Collaborative Divorce ($5,000-$15,000), and Litigation ($5,000-$100,000+).
Do you handle child custody cases?
Yes, we specialize in child custody matters with focus on children's psychological well-being.
Are retirement assets divided in divorce?
Yes, all property including retirement assets is equitably divided under Vermont law.
Can prenuptial agreements be modified?
Agreements can be amended with mutual consent and proper legal documentation.
Is collaborative divorce legally binding?
Yes, agreements become legally enforceable once court-approved and documented.
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