Prep beats panic
Most of the worst outcomes in divorce come from being surprised. We’ll anticipate, rehearse, and handle things before they become emergencies.
About Meredith
Strategy, steadiness, and a deep respect for the people I work with.
Before I ever called myself a coach, I spent years watching people walk into divorce unprepared — and watching the ones who had real guidance come out the other side clearer, stronger, and in a better spot than they started.
I built Collective Counsel to be that guidance: a place where you can talk through what’s actually happening, build a plan that holds up in court and in life, and stop feeling like the only sane person in the room.
My approach
Practical, protective, and honest — especially when the truth is hard.
Divorce and custody cases are rarely won by whoever is the angriest. They’re won by whoever is the most prepared, the most composed, and the most strategic about what they say and when.
My job is to help you be that person. I pull from years of legal insight, communication strategy, and the kind of lived understanding you only get from walking beside people through the worst year of their life. I’ll tell you the truth, even when it’s inconvenient, and I’ll help you act on it.
What clients tell me I do well
- Turn panic into a clear, sequenced plan
- Translate legal jargon into plain language
- Prepare them for what the other side will actually do
- Hold the line on boundaries with difficult ex-partners
- Keep the kids’ wellbeing at the center of every decision
- Show up consistently — not just when things are falling apart
Principles I work by
The quiet rules behind every session.
Protect the kids first
Every decision gets filtered through a simple question: what does this do to the children caught in the middle? It’s the one rule I don’t bend.
Say the hard thing
If you’re making a choice that will cost you, I’ll tell you. If you’re right and everyone’s making you doubt yourself, I’ll tell you that too.
Let’s talk.
The first consultation is a real conversation about where you are and what you need. If coaching is the right fit, we’ll build a plan. If it isn’t, I’ll point you somewhere better.