Empowering People in High-Conflict Relationships
About Co-Parent Coaching
I am a neutral dispute mediator
i am a Facilitator for parenting agreements
I am a neutral dispute mediator
Instead of heading to court, you can sit down with me, a retired family court judge, to discuss your issues. I will provide guidance to help you create a solution. This approach to resolving your disputes is likely to be much more cost-effective than going through litigation. For instance, you and your co-parent can share my fee, which is not usually an option when hiring separate attorneys. My mission is to facilitate reasonable custody arrangements that work for both of you and benefit your child. I strive to keep you out of the often lengthy and expensive process of litigation, but if necessary, you can always consider that route later. Additionally, I offer divorce coaching to support you throughout this journey.
i am a go-between for parents
i am a Facilitator for parenting agreements
I am a neutral dispute mediator
I will help you improve your communication regarding custody arrangements, but sometimes, when things are very heated, it’s best to exchange information through a third person. In these situations, I can facilitate the process so you don’t have to constantly call your divorce or family court attorney.
i am a Facilitator for parenting agreements
i am a Facilitator for parenting agreements
i am a Facilitator for parenting agreements
I have helped many thousands of people reach agreements on custody arrangements and other important issues. Some individuals were ready to finalize their decisions quickly, while most required more support through the process. My services include divorce and family court coaching and guidance to ensure that everyone feels confident in their choices. Every meeting can be conducted via Zoom, Teams, another virtual platform, or in person.
Professional bio
Margaret Walsh was elected to the New York State Supreme Court in 2018, having served as a family court judge for fourteen years. She has retired from the bench and just recently stepped down as the senior Co-Chair of the New York State Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics, a panel of twenty- seven judges that decides matters of judicial ethics for New York State's judges. Throughout her judicial career, she served as a member, appointed by the Chief Judge of New York State, of many court system committees and commissions. She has most recently served as a member of the New York State Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children, the New York State Commission on Parental Legal Representation, the Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts, and the Gender Fairness Committee of the Third Judicial District.
Margaret Walsh, past Vice President of the National Association of Women Judges’ New York Chapter and past Vice President of the New York State Family Court Judges’ Association, served as the judicial lead in New York State's System Improvement Program, a federal government project that sought to redesign state courts' child welfare practices relative to alcohol and drug addiction cases. She was the lead judge in Albany County for the New York State Child Welfare Court Improvement Project and a member of the Statewide Multidisciplinary Child Welfare Collaborative, the steering committee that provided guidance to local Court Improvement Projects. In these roles Judge Walsh ascertained and advanced the implementation of practices that reduce the time children spend in foster care.
Judge Walsh formed and chaired the Court/Community Partnership to ensure communication among courts, schools, police, and other agencies regarding children and youth who are the subject of family court proceedings. Practices developed through this Committee's work promote better outcomes for court-involved youth, people who come to the court having experienced extreme adverse childhood events.
Albany Law School presented Judge Walsh with its prestigious Kate Stoneman Day Award. She also received the Capital District Women’s Bar Association’s Hon. Judith S. Kaye Distinguished Attorney Member Award, and her high school inducted her into their alumni Hall of Fame. On the occasion of her retirement in March, 2023, public officials (the Mayor of Albany, the Albany County Executive, her New York State Senator, and two New York State Assembly members) issued proclamations or citations. Her judicial career has more recently been celebrated with an award from the Albany Children’s Center and with her portrait displayed in the Albany County Courthouse.
MY ROLE AS A COPARENT COACH
I will assist you through any divorce or custody proceedings, providing family court guidance and explaining the various processes and procedures involved. While I won’t act as your attorney and will not give you legal advice, I offer valuable support through divorce coaching.
I am not a therapist and do not provide mental health counseling, but I can help you with the following if you need it:
- Establishing your parenting schedule to ensure effective custody arrangements
- Managing travel plans
- Addressing extended family issues
- Clarifying who makes decisions regarding health care, education, and activities (such as sports and music)
- Setting expectations for communication with the other parent
- Reducing the level of conflict in your relationship
Additionally, I will draft agreements for you to serve as rules to live by. These agreements are not court orders but will memorialize the conclusions you have reached regarding the issues that need to be addressed.
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