Child Custody Resolutions

  

Working Together for the
Best Interest of the Children


Suzanne Dircks  M.A., LMHC, Certified Family Mediator, GAL  

Suzanne Dircks' Qualifications as Guardian Ad Litem

 

Suzanne has worked with families and children in crisis for over 25 years. She has worked with over 2,000 families involved in divorce and child custody disputes as a mediator, counselor and Guardian Ad Litem/parenting investigator.  
Suzanne's' GAL Qualifications

Suzanne Dircks co-authored the book What Children of Divorce Really Need and instructed the court required class of the same name.  She also served as an instructor and mentor of Guardians Ad Litem.

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Creating a Healthy Outcome for Your Child's Future


We are offering a new mediation service in the South Sound area to families involved in contested guardianship cases and elder law.

These cases are often lose-lose encounters.
Many families are faced with difficult decisions when their loved ones become unable to take care of themselves. This can lead families into a court battle that will leave deep wounds and emotional scars as well as a huge financial cost to both sides.

In mediation, both sides have the opportunity to air differences in a confidential setting and save money while coming to a resolution that is best for everyone involved. Most importantly, mediation promotes cooperation so the family members can work together in the best interest of the incapacitated person.

Mediation can be useful in any dispute where parties are willing to enter into a good faith discussion voluntarily.

Out of Court Cooperative Child Custody Resolutions

  The Benefits:

  • KEEPS CHILDREN OUT OF CONFLICT vs.
    Involving children in adult issues
  • ENCOURAGES COOPERATION vs.
    A win-lose focus
  • SOLVES PROBLEMS vs.
    Creating problems
  • INDIVIDUAL PARENTING PLAN vs.
    Imposing an unworkable Parenting Plan on the parties
  • ONE TO FOUR WEEK PROCESS vs.
    Months of time consuming investigation and delays
  • KEEPS PARENTS OUT OF COURT vs.
    Expensive litigation which can result in thousands of dollars in attorney's fees
  • DEVELOPS TRUST BETWEEN THE PARTIES vs.
    Suspicion and increased conflict
  • CHILD FOCUSED vs.
    Parent focused

Amicable Cooperative Child Custody Resolutions in a non-threatening atmosphere out of the judicial arena. Focus is on the child's best interest and stability due to divorce, separation, 3rd party custody actions or other issues of custody.

Additional and Supporting Services

  • Divorce and Child Custody Mediation

  • Individual & Family Counseling

  • Co-parenting Counseling

  • Stepparent Counseling

  • Family Reconciliation Counseling

  • Guardian Ad Litem services

  • Divorce Consultation

  • Divorce and Custody Coaching

Questions??  
Please call [253] 756-5421 now for a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if your case is appropriate for this process.

   Suzanne Dircks  M.A., LMHC, Certified Family Mediator, GAL   |   [253] 756-5421   |    suzanne@childcustodyresolutions.com
   Office located in Tacoma - Pierce County, Wa
 

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