Betty Ann Spencer

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Collaborative Family Law and Mediation Solutions
I work closely with men and women throughout Sonoma County who are experiencing difficulty in their marriage or domestic relationships. Experienced and approachable, I focus my efforts on providing a safe place where you and your children come first, where you are free to experience all the emotions involved in a family law matter while receiving high quality legal counsel. For a free 30 minute initial consultation, contact me or call my office at (707) 570-2424.When I serve as your counsel in a collaborative divorce proceeding, I represent you for purposes of settlement only. I act as your ally, working with you, your ex-spouse and opposing counsel to negotiate a lasting agreement that meets the needs and protects the interests of everyone concerned, most importantly your children.

Collaboration or Mediation to heal your marriage: I will work with you as your lawyer, helping you identify the key issues causing problems in your marriage, find ways to constructively talk about your disagreements, and come to agreement on ways to move forward together.
Collaborative divorce: I will work with you and an interdisciplinary collaborative practice group of specially-trained attorneys, mental health, financial and other professionals committed to collaborative process. We us a client-centered approach focused on respectful negotiations to help you stay out of court and reach an agreement that works for both participants. I have developed a wellness approach to divorce and separation which emphasizes the idea that going through this very difficult time with a focus on self-healing as a meant to guide you to a place where you discover a new and more positive life after divorce.
Divorce mediation: I provide services as a third party neutral, helping you and your ex-spouse find common ground on all divorce-related issues. A licensed marriage family therapist as well as an attorney, I have extensive training and experience as a family law mediator.

Divorce with Integrity
I understand how confusing the options surrounding a marital breakup can be. I have included a page of frequently asked questions on my site, so that you can have a better sense of what to expect when you work with me. Divorce is an emotionally draining event. My goal is to help my clients through the process with integrity and confidence.
To schedule a free 30 minute initial consultation, contact my office or call me at (707) 570-2424. I am available to meet with clients between 9 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. I accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
A Collaborative PlaceTM, where you and your children come first.