Testimonials

I was referred to Elizabeth Rose, and so glad that I was. Divorce is a very difficult time for all involved, and when there are children in the picture, it becomes even more crucial to work together as a team to handle those difficulties. Liz has a caring manner, a true concern for her clients well-being, and is a complete professional. I truly appreciated the way she helped us work to make a civil and respectful arrangement for the future. I dont know how things would have gone if we had someone less sensitive, or who did not have both our separate interests as well as the interest of our son at heart. I am grateful to her, and would recommend her to anyone looking to preserve a semblance of family for their child; before, during, and after divorce.  Kim B., November 2011

“I’m very thankful that we got to work with Liz as our mediator through the divorce process. Her understanding and calm nature gave me comfort through an emotionally difficult time.  She made herself available to both me and my husband for whatever we needed, and she has extended that same kindness and helpfulness beyond the mediation process.  I would recommend Liz to anyone needing her services.  Liz, thank you for all your help, understanding and support!”  Lauren M., November 2011

I was really happy about how the whole mediation process went with Liz.  I particularly liked how she helped us navigate the challenging spot between law and feelings.  Liz helped us understand what the courts would expect to see in a separation agreement, then helped us fully explore deviations based on what we felt left the two of us whole.

Liz brought a fair amount of a therapist’s touch to our discussions. She left room for us to explore our emotions, to work at our own pace, and to work in our own style.  This was really important, since my ex-partner and I have very different approaches to working through challenging processes.  Liz’s individualized approach and patience allowed us each to feel like we were in control, and ultimately to feel that the separation agreement was equitable.

The end result was a straightforward divorce hearing, reached through a calm and rational process.  Scott H., September, 2011

My husband and I decided upon mediation to end our 15 year marriage to minimize cost and avoid the adversarial nature of a divorce when both parties retain attorneys. I found Elizabeth Rose through an internet search.  We felt very comfortable and retained her after the free initial meeting.  I knew we were in caring and capable hands from the start.

I was impressed by Liz’s professionalism, honesty and understanding of the emotional toll involved with divorce.  She was impartial, yet empathetic, making the negotiation process run smoothly by deftly helping us work through areas of disagreement.  Liz’s systematic approach kept us on track and avoided emotionally charged situations.  I particularly appreciated the creative, out-of-the-box suggestions she offered when we were at an impasse.

Liz knows that separation and divorce hurt, and acrimony often results from that hurt. But she also knows that the best way to achieve the shared goal, a fair agreement, is to set a direct course. Her talent is in gently guiding both people to follow that course, and helping them over the obstacles that their emotions might toss in the way. The result is an agreement that both can live with without feeling ‘taken’ by the other, because both understand how they arrived at the final terms.

We only went before the judge last week, but already I feel a sense of dignity, closure and healing. Liz’s unique combination of talents is what makes this possible. She is an experienced mediator and knows domestic law, but also is patient and sensitive, important qualities to help the parties work through the emotional issues that often block settlement.

Overall, it was a positive experience in a difficult situation.  Thank you, Liz.  Diane K., May 2011

Thank you for being a mediator between us.  We did need someone to go through the wreckage on both sides.  You have been kind and honest.  I’m glad David found you, because your services and humanity were exactly what we both needed. Laura F., February, 2011

Liz proved not only to be a valuable mediator, that is, understanding and successfully dealing with the difficulties of two adversarial people seeking divorce to mitigate the potential loses and place each party in the best possible situation, but also served as a highly credible attorney that I would recommend to anyone.

First and foremost, in my opinion and from the comments of others, divorce can be a very difficult and long process. The court processes, however, are the easy part. The more difficult task is coming to an agreement that 1) is in the best interest of the children; 2) places both parties is a “comfortable” financial situation; 3) both parties agree to; and 2) is amendable to the extent that the agreement is used as a guideline to fall back on should each party disagree, and to revisit later as situations arise.

Liz was phenomenal at being able to see both sides of the equation and developing a strategy or plan that works well for both parties. Also, what I like the most about Liz, is that if one party is flat out wrong or if something has no bearing on the issue at hand, i.e., the typical finger pointing that goes on, she is quick to regroup and get both parties back on track. That said, she has enough experience with the mediation process to figure out what is unreasonable for a particular side and has enough confidence to call the party out on it. She is more than willing to “learn and understand” each party on a more personal level to the extent you allow her to. This is what makes the process so efficient and effective. And that, in my opinion, is something you cannot teach – a lawyer who wants to know as much about their clients to have a relationship built on trust and compassion first, not money.

Aside from the excellent mediation skills, Liz is also a great attorney. Having a doctorate degree and being adequately versed in the field of law myself (currently a 2^nd year law student), Liz completely understands Massachusetts probate law, and more importantly, what the state will allow for and what will be frowned upon. Liz has the special gift of knowing what the state/judge will consider reasonable and will certainly tell you if she is unclear how a particular issue will be decided. The saying stands that, “what seems reasonable may not be fair,” but Liz will make the reasonable become fair in the eyes of the state and her clients.

I cannot say enough about Liz and she has been continually available via phone or e-mail even after our divorce. We have built a relationship that will last for a long time and I would recommend her to anyone without reservation. Mike D., February, 2011

After seven years of marriage and being blessed with a beautiful child, choosing to end our marriage was an extremely heartbreaking and difficult decision.  After calling numerous divorce attorneys, I was fortunate enough to find Liz’s name and as soon as I spoke with her, I knew she was going to be the perfect person to assist us.

Her ability to remain completely impartial while simultaneously maintaining a compassionate stance allowed us to speak our minds and feel confident that the resolutions we arrived at would be well thought-out and comfortable for us both.

I would highly recommend Liz to anyone ending a marriage that wants to maintain a sense of partnership with his/her former spouse.  Ariana H., February 2011

One of the reasons my wife and I chose Liz to mediate our divorce is because Liz believed that she could make a difference in an extremely difficult situation and process. She did make a difference, a very positive one.

Liz was consistently compassionate, clear in helping us understand and navigate the legal aspects of this, and fully available and responsive to discuss any and every question or issue.

Her concern for each of us and for our kids was genuine, and she always worked with this wonderful confidence and determination that we would come through this “whole.” Strange as it may sound, given a life-situation that is in many ways so broken, Liz helped us complete this with that very sense of…and in very practical terms…being “whole.”  Rick C., February 2011

Elizabeth,

When my wife & I decided to file for divorce she suggested using a mediator. Honestly, at first I was a bit more than skeptical. I was apprehensive as to how the process worked, and quite honestly, I was concerned as to how impartial a mediator would be.

At best, even in an amicable divorce, it’s difficult. When children are involved, even more so. You answered all questions & walked us both thru a complex process with patience and understanding. The explanations you provided gave us the tools to work towards realistic solutions. You were sensitive to our children’s needs, wants and offered solutions when we could not agree. Your impartiality is amazing and in the end, you helped us and in doing so, our children thru a difficult time.

As I drove away from our final meeting, with papers signed, the sense of relief was amazing. I am so glad we decided to use a mediator and more importantly you. Thank you for your expertise, patience & knowledge. Although I hope my friends and colleagues never are in need of your services, I have no reservations asking them to speak with you should they come to that point in their lives.  Kevin L., January 2011

“We found Liz Rose through an internet search and easily decided to retain her after the free initial consultation. Her experience with the process, her suggestions to overcome sticking points, and her sensitivity to the sometimes overwhelming emotions all added tremendous value and expedited the process significantly”.   Kathleen Buckley, November 2010

“While this may sound impersonal, I found Elizabeth Rose on Google under “divorce mediators.”  Her location was convenient from my office.  Little did I know at that time I had found someone who was going to offer her guidance and legal expertise in handling our divorce in such a personal manner.  Liz was always accommodating when scheduling our meetings.  She handled our meetings in a very professional, impartial yet sensitive manner knowing that each of us was having trouble dealing with the overwhelming issues we had to sort through successfully together.  Keeping our children in mind every step of the way, Liz was able to help us customize our divorce agreement to what was best for our family.  She was always available by email or phone, many times, after the normal 9-5 office hours.  She was always willing to lend an ear especially at times when I felt very discouraged.  My ex-husband and I are always getting compliments at how well we interact at family functions revolving around the children as well as how well our children have adapted to their changed family unit and I do thank Liz for her help in getting us to where we are today”. Debi Hughes,  October 2010

“After several unsatisfying conversations with other divorce attorneys, I knew in the first few minutes of talking with Liz that she was the right person to work with.  Her warm, straightforward and easygoing manner helped to diffuse tension and encourage compromise during a difficult mediation process.  Liz is diligent, thoughtful and responsive.  I’d recommend her without hesitation to anyone going through a divorce.” Chuck V,  October 2010

“Elizabeth Rose helped my husband and I end our marriage in the most peaceful way possible. It was a breath of fresh air to have found Liz after researching many traditional cut-throat divorce attorneys. Her holistic approach was absolutely necessary in finalizing such a personal, emotional and oftentimes tumultuous situation. Liz was extremely flexible with meeting us around our work schedules, often rearranging her own in order to do so. During our meetings, she enabled us to look at all of our options, including those we wouldn’t have thought of on our own. Liz’s combination of knowledge of the judicial system along with her genuine compassion made our situation a lot easier to deal with. Thank you, Liz!” Nicole Dupont, April 2010

“Going into the divorce process, we were focused on wanting to protect our positive relationship as friends and co-parents while also ensuring that we handled custody arrangements correctly and in the interests of our young daughter.  Liz provided us with the right combination of professional expertise and personal empathy, and guided us through the process from start to finish in a way that was reassuring.  She worked with us to make sure that our agreement reflected our values and met our needs.  And she’s a fun person!” Kate F., February 2010

“Divorce is no fun. Fairly dividing up a family and its wealth and possessions is full of compromise. Liz Rose made our divorce as pain free as I can imagine. She took our direction on how we wanted it done and worked in time with our schedules. Liz focused on our family concerns as much as the legal underpinnings of the Agreement she composed. Liz was unbiased, helped direct our larger view and filled in the many key blanks which we hadn’t given a thought to. Divorce mediation is the answer for those willing to talk rather than allow lawyers to battle at your cost. Thank you Liz.” Tim Rogers, December 2009

“The demise of a marriage is never an easy thing to face, but my ex and I were extremely fortunate when we found Liz Rose. At first we weren’t sure if mediation was the right way to go.  There was significant pain, residual anger, and emotional turmoil that was keeping us from communicating effectively. The divide seemed insurmountable, but we also knew that a contentious approach wasn’t going to work, particularly if we wanted to keep our daughter’s long-term interests in mind.  We consulted with attorneys claiming to be mediators, and while they may have possessed the legal expertise, none of them had the right training or experience to help us work through the emotional division.  We needed someone who would help make sure both voices were heard, to work through the rancor, and help us negotiate fairly, so that in the end, we’d be able to jointly raise our child in positive, respectful, and loving manner for the rest of our lives.

Liz Rose helped us keep this outcome in mind when emotions ran high. Our negotiations did not go smoothly, and took almost six months, as there were significant issues to work through, and set backs as well.  But Liz was committed to seeing it through, and firm with us when we got off track. She was always available to listen, a kind ear when things looked bleak, but wasn’t afraid to challenge us whenever we needed reminding of our responsibilities, or the rules of engagement.

In the end, my ex and I came to an equitable agreement, one without the lingering, toxic resentment that often comes with contested divorces. In fact, we communicate better now than we have in the past five years, thanks in part to Liz. While our marriage has ended, we recognize that we will always have a relationship as cooperating, supportive co-parents to a beautiful little girl that loves us both.  Thank you Liz Rose.” Ted Babcock, December 2009

“… Liz brings much more than knowledge of Law and the court system, and how it affects the couples she deals with.  She institutes a strong sense of understanding, as well as patience and Humanity, even during the toughest, most volatile moments of the process.  It was comforting to know that someone was putting compassion and ownership into an otherwise empty and difficult situation for me… ” Jim Ward, August 2009

“Working with Liz through my divorce mediation was a pleasure. What I expected to be an extremely difficult, drawn out process was made relatively easy by Liz. She was understanding, easy to talk to and made herself always available. Going into the process I was very skeptical, after hearing some many horror stories of how friends’ divorces had gone. Liz’s goal from the beginning was to keep everything as civil as possible; I believe that she truly has her clients’ best interests at heart which is in contrast to most divorce lawyers. I would strongly recommend Liz Rose to any couple starting the divorce process.” James Trudo, June 2009

“Liz has helped my husband and I mediate through a very long and complicated divorce. I believe she went above and beyond her call of duty. I found Liz to be very professional, impartial and sensitive to the emotional impact that comes with a divorce.  She would always return your call or e-mail in a timely manner and accommodate our crazy schedules  She was knowledgeable, but would not hesitate to do the research on any areas she felt needed.  Liz treated mediation much beyond a business transaction.  She was a source of comfort, support and in the end I would come out calling her a friend.  I thank her for all the late nights and for believing in me, when I had lost hope.” Debbie Saponaro, April 2009

I am grateful for the referral I got for Liz to help with my mediation process.  She was knowledgeable and understanding.  She was always available when needed and I feel she was very neutral through the whole process.  I feel that I can call her with any questions or concerns I may have down the road.  Thank you Liz for making this process of divorce go smoothly and quickly.  I will refer Liz to anyone who may need her services.  Thank again Liz. Amy C,  May 2009

Elizabeth showed a tremendous amount of care, sensitivity, and professionalism in helping my wife and I work through our divorce. She was very easy to communicate with and always got back to us quickly.  She was very proactive in making sure all bases were covered and was very careful about not taking sides and helping us both to come to a decision based on what was best for us as a whole. One thing that I noticed that really stood out for me is that she showed a genuine care for each of us and how we were doing emotionally during the process. I found that to be refreshing and quite unexpected. I highly recommend Elizabeth for her mediation services. Mark D. Smith, February 2009

I was introduced to Elizabeth Rose by her Real Estate agent, who knew and understood my Divorce scenario. Elizabeth offered me an initial consultative visit, with clear and  comprehensive choices. She gave me a feeling of comfort and concern for the fate of my minor child. Liz managed, orchestrated and negotiated with my ex-wife in a way that helped remove the pain and suffering that families endure during the process. The final result provided emotional relief and compromise for the best interest of my Son. I  would highly recommend  her to anyone in need of help, support, and understanding of the Judicial system. Gary L, February 2009

Liz has been beyond helpful and extremely fair with helping my husband and children with a very difficult situation.  She has always been courteous and professional.  She took the time not only to meet with my husband and I to work through our differences and come to a fair and equitable agreement, but also to meet with our two children.  Meeting with them has made such a huge difference, not everyone would do that.   Liz has always been readily available by telephone and email at all times and responds so quickly.” Tammy T., August 2008

“Elizabeth Rose has been the voice of clarity in a very unclear and confusing time in our lives.  Liz truly cares about our family, and has demonstrated her kindness consistently through out our mediation.  My wife and I were going down a very expensive, and insensitive path with battling divorce lawyers.  Liz was able to help us put the cards on the table, and work together in decisions regarding money, property and most importantly our children.  The welfare, safety and security of our children are of utmost importance to us, and Liz puts those concerns at the top.  We are still a family, and will always be a family; unique and different from any other family.  Thank you Liz for your council.” Jeff T., August 2008

“Liz was very helpful to us through our divorce. She helped us maintain a congenial relationship and focus on our children and the post-divorce relationship.  Liz has a very easy going manner that helped keep us grounded in practical matters vs. emotional, irrational bickering over the more trivial points of the divorce process.” Jim D., Franklin, MA, August 2008

Liz is the best! She made a difficult situation easier to get through. She is not only efficient; she is trustworthy in what she told me she could do and how she did it.  She is compassionate, reliable, willing to compromise and make herself available to me and my schedule. She is accessible whether it is by phone, email, or fax. She is unlike any other lawyer that I have worked with or heard about. I have told, and will continue to tell anyone looking for council about Liz! Ulysses M., Gardner, MA. February 2009

“Elizabeth Rose is the kind of attorney that you want  in your corner.  She is fast, efficient, and professional.  She helped  me with my divorce during the most difficult time in my life and  combed through complicated, lengthy documents with ease.  Most  importantly, she made me feel empowered while protecting my rights as a mother.” Kimberley D.