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Hi Jack, I received the absolute divorce decree. Thanks so much for making this a positive experience. I really appreciate your mediation skills and navigating the divorce court for me. It made a fairly awkard/uncomfortable situation much easier to handle. I will definitely recommend your mediation services to any friends that find themselves in this kind of situation. D.J. Baltimore The process leading up to my divorce was emotionally, physically and financially draining. Through mediation with Jack Shapiro, we were able to work together to facilitate an amicable separation and eventual divorce. Jack’s expertise allowed me to feel confident that the final settlement was extremely fair and thorough. I would recommend this process to everyone going through divorce. C.P. Towson Mr. Shapiro, You may or may not remember me, but a few years ago you helped myself and my daughter at a very trying time in my life. The disputes were very complex as it involved a home that I owned (soley), however my ex-mate at the time thought he was entitled to a part of the proceeds. There were others matters as well concerning the safety of my life, my daughter's life, destruction of property, etc.. Over the course of a few years I have often thought of what a kind, wonderful person you are and how you treated me with such respect, considering the situation I was in. You looked at my situation and never once did I feel you'd slight me in the services you offer. In fact, I was able to breathe a sigh of relief during our first meeting. I have since re-evaluated my life and have learned to make wiser decisions concerning my families well being. I am now happily married to a wonderful man who's been such a blessing to mine and my daughter's life. Initially I thought I found you on the internet by chance, but I don't believe that. I believe that God had a purpose for your influence in my life. There were hundreds of lawyers from which to choose, but God led me to you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and I pray that God will bless you and your family. I will never forget you.
Blessed Beyond Measure,
“Mediation for my wife and I was a very economical and relatively calm procedure for us. We avoided significant legal bills and Jack was very even handed when there were areas that we needed to talk through. It definitely worked for us. Divorce is painful enough, mediation certainly reduced some of the potential pain and I think we were able to get to a settlement that we both can live with.” P.K. Baltimore “Divorce…it’s such an ominous word. All sorts of thoughts, images, emotions and worries went through my mind. Custody, lawyers, finances, personal property, etc. just became a quagmire of concerns. When I first contacted my lawyer, all my options were laid out in front of me and taking it to court and battling it out between both parties just was not appealing to me. I wanted this to be more amicable and I didn’t want to pay retainer fees to our lawyers, so mediation seemed a very good choice. Jack Shapiro was recommended to me. Our first meeting between my husband, Jack and I was very non-emotional and thorough. We had our work cut out for us documenting all our financial information and discussing custody terms, but he was willing to guide us and help us make concrete decisions without the battle. Our meetings were in a very neutral environment which provided us with less conflict. Jack was always in control of the situation, bringing us back to the present and looking to the future instead of allowing our hostilities of the past to be the issue. He was very thorough and diplomatic, equally validating our concerns throughout the process. I now have a signed Marital Settlement Agreement in less time and less money.” SMP Baltimore Offices in Baltimore and Howard Counties
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