High-conflict divorce is
a different kind of hard.
You deserve support that matches it. Divorce is not just a legal process. It is a psychological one, and what you need is someone who understands what is happening underneath the conflict.
Working for the outcome, not either side.
Dr. Danback is a professionally trained mediator and collaborative divorce coach. As a neutral party with no decision-making authority, she assists everyone involved in negotiating a resolution. The process is voluntary, confidential, and structured but informal. You are responsible for your own decisions, and you control the outcome of your dispute.
A path for every stage of the conflict
Divorce Coaching
A goal-oriented process for people going through or recovering from divorce. Together we look at what is driving the conflict, what your actual interests are beneath your positions, and how to make decisions that protect you and your children long term. This includes financial planning and settlement evaluation, custody and parenting strategy, managing communication with your attorney, organizing documentation, and rebuilding your life after the process ends.
Mediation
Mediation fosters discussion between the disputing parties with Dr. Danback as a neutral third party. She helps you explore your options with the goal of creating a tailored agreement that all parties can feel satisfied with, keeping the negotiation moving forward with the best interest of the children in the foreground.
Collaborative Divorce
All parties sign an agreement pledging to work toward a settlement without litigation. The team includes both parties, each party's lawyer, and a financial professional, working together to ensure a balanced process that stays positive and productive without court intervention.
Parenting Coordination
When custody mediation has not worked and litigation keeps cycling, Parenting Coordination offers a different path. Dr. Danback works with high-conflict parents, court ordered or by agreement, to implement existing parenting plans, make time-sensitive decisions that match their children's developmental needs, reduce the conflict children are exposed to, and stop the pattern of unnecessary return trips to court. The focus is always the same: the children.
Five reasons to keep it out of court
"I focus on hearing what is underneath the conflict, the arguing, and the problems. As we work to create an agreement, I cultivate the human component, so both parties define what they want, feel heard, and reach satisfaction. That preserves the relationship for a future working alliance, which matters most when children are involved. I offer emotional support, and I will teach you about the process before we begin, so you know what to expect."
Educating the court about what really happened.
Expert witnesses are qualified, by experience and careful study, to form definite opinions within their field and present concrete facts to the court. When the truth of a family's story needs to be told, credentials and clarity matter.
In her practice, Dr. Danback has been retained to review evidence such as emails, texts, and doctors' notes, speak with collaterals, and interview the individuals involved, in order to educate the judge about narcissistic abuse or domestic violence that has taken place and how it impacts custody.
You drive the decisions.
We begin with individual conversations, one with each party, to understand the full picture: the conflict, the children, the finances, and what each person genuinely needs from the outcome. From there, sessions are structured but informal. Dr. Danback keeps the process moving and focused on what matters, with an equal interest in the needs of both parties. Choosing mediation or collaborative divorce can reduce conflict, preserve financial resources, and maintain the integrity of your family and your mental health.
Not sure which process is right for you?
That is exactly what the first conversation is for. Book a consultation with our Director of Intake & Growth to begin. They will hear your story, and Dr. Danback will help you understand your options and choose the path that fits your situation.
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