Reviews
"Unique talent for gracefully working through the emotions and getting to the necessary decisions"
It takes a very special person to do what Stacey Smith does...and she does it so well! Divorce is HARD and Stacey helped us through the process with professionalism, compassion, and expertise. She has a unique talent for gracefully working through the emotions and getting to the necessary decisions and documentation. She is fair, easy to work with and extremely knowledgeable. She offered great ideas on how to handle some of the "logistics" when we were stuck. She knew how to diffuse when appropriate and how to allow us to vent when needed! I can not say enough about how amazing she is at what she does. Even if you are unsure about the process or the approach you are taking to separation/divorce, you should definitely meet with Stacey. I HIGHLY recommend working with Stacey.
-Sharon H.
"Kept us on track to come to resolutions for ourselves and our kids"
I was looking for a mediator in an online search as my husband and I were going through a divorce. I went with Stacey because she returned my call quickly, was clear and concise and took the time to answer all my initial questions over the phone. When my husband and I met with her we both immediately felt comfortable with how she walked us through the process and kept us on track to come to resolutions for ourselves and our kids. After our initial meeting we were able to do everything else via phone call or email. I was very surprised at how quickly and smoothly the whole thing went. I would highly recommend Stacey to anyone looking for a professional, kind and understanding mediator to get them through a very difficult time of divorce.
-Claire M.
"Divorce is not an easy process however having Stacey Smith was a blessing"
My ex-husband & I were hopeful to go thru mediation instead of the costly and emotionally draining attorney route and we are so happy we did. We spoke to a few Mediation companies around town and knew immediately that Stacey was our person. From the very first words spoken we knew she was going to handle our divorce with professionalism and care. She took every bit of information that we provided to her and reviewed and sorted out everything for us; which was amazing. The toughest part was the parenting plan, and she gave us examples that would work for our specific circumstances and its been working great for the past 5 months. Even after everything was finalized I was able to communicate with Stacey about questions I had that hadn’t come up before and she was able to quickly and proficiently answer them for me. Divorce is not an easy process however having Stacey Smith was a blessing and I would recommend her to the fullest.
-Margaret Y.
"Emotionally healthy and cost-effective alternative to a typical lawyer-driven divorce"
I highly recommend Stacey as an emotionally healthy and cost-effective alternative to a typical lawyer-driven divorce. She was always calm and maintained a professional demeanor, which made working through our divorce less emotional and much less costly. Stacey made sure to explain and guide us through each step thoroughly and worked efficiently to ensure every decision we made was accurate and fair as she drafted both our divorce and parenting agreements. She stayed neutral and kept us in the present, moving forward, instead of getting stuck in the past. We remained in control of our decisions and avoided a lengthy and expensive battle and banter between two lawyers. Ultimately, I am happy we used Stacey as our mediator and hopeful for a positive new future.
-Stephanie J.M.
"The best choice for a divorce process"
I enthusiastically recommend Stacey as the best choice for a divorce process. My ex-wife and I agreed that going through divorce lawyers was not an option. We researched and reviewed several mediators for over a week and ultimately selected Stacey. With impeccable communication, Stacey was extremely thorough and professional during these trying times. During the mediation process, she remained impartial while my ex-wife and I had an emotional rollercoaster ride. Stacey listened to our individual concerns and provided inputs to both us. She explained the complicated process and handled our situation with care. Her professionalism and dedication have allowed us to move on to our next chapter in life with ease.
-Jose B.
"Calming, balanced, and fair"
Ms. Smith helped me and my ex-wife renegotiate our divorce settlement agreement. Due to changes in circumstances, I was unable to meet the financial obligations of the original agreement, and rather than use the expensive lawyers that fueled our anger during our divorce, we decided to mediate the modification with Ms. Smith. She was calming, balanced and fair, knowledgeable and creative, and helped us come to terms we could both live with and agree to. She helped keep things calm so that our emotions didn’t get out of control and prevent us from working things out. She helped us tremendously and I wish we would have used her during the divorce—it would have saved a lot of money, time and anger. I would recommend her to anyone going through a divorce or a modification of a prior agreement.
-Joseph K.
"Professional and knowledgeable "
My wife and I chose mediation over attorneys for our divorce. We were referred to Stacey Smith through the Jax Mediation Center. I am so glad we were able to work with Stacey as she guided us through the emotional process of separation and divorce. She is calm, professional and knowledgeable about every aspect of divorce. She helped us work through our issues without taking sides and we both felt comfortable with her. She listened to both of us and helped us reach an agreement quickly. Divorce causes such a range of emotions and Stacey helped us stay focused on what was best for our family looking forward. I highly recommend Stacey Smith as a divorce mediator.
- R Butler
"Sensitivity and honesty"
I recently hired Stacey Smith to to assist with my divorce process. From the moment we met I was impressed with her professionalism, sensitivity and honesty. She was always straightforward, thorough and knowledgeable while maintaining an impartial approach to the mediation process. I would highly recommend her for people needing assistance with navigating the difficult process of separation and divorce.
- Hope G.