Shaunis Mercer

Practice Summary

Family Law Amicable Settlement: Representing clients who are separating in respectfully navigating the process of separation with a focus on mutual respect and minimizing conflict. Cooperative Co-Parenting Agreements: Crafting parenting plans that emphasize collaboration and the well-being of children, tailored to the needs of families who reject traditional adversarial roles. Collaborative Law: Following the collaborative law model, we represent clients in discussions between parties to resolve disputes amicably without going to court, which often results in more satisfying, long-lasting agreements. Separation and Divorce: Handling all aspects of legal separation and divorce, ensuring all legal requirements are met while maintaining a focus on non-confrontational negotiations. Cohabitation, Prenuptial, and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting agreements that protect individual interests and promote financial clarity and fairness, crafted with a preventative approach to avoid future disputes. Estate Planning Wills and Trusts: Drafting wills and setting up various types of trusts to manage clients’ assets, protect their legacies, and ensure their wishes are honored. Powers of Attorney: Establishing legal documents that designate an individual to manage affairs, should a client become incapacitated. Health Care Directives: Creating directives that specify what medical actions should be taken for a client's health if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves due to illness or incapacity. Guardianship Designations: Helping clients appoint guardians to ensure the care and safety of dependents or themselves should they become unable to do so.