As a young girl, I knew that I would be an attorney. There have been three factors that dramatically influenced the role I would eventually come to serve in my law practice.

The first factor would be my role as a single mother putting myself through law school. I personally experienced how hard it is for a single parent to juggle the role as a provider and a mother. I have felt many of the same emotions that my clients experience in their cases.

The second factor would be my role as a wife and mother of two. I have experienced the stress of married life trying to balance the roles involved in married life. As a working mom, I understand how difficult life can be.

The third factor would be my involvement with our church and our Divorce Care For Kids program. It has played a major role in the way that I look at and handle divorce and custody cases. I have seen the impact that my role as an attorney in the courtroom has on the emotions of the children involved. I understand the hurt, rejection and resentment that the kids often feel.

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