"When my ex-husband and I first got separated, I was overwhelmed by the fact that he left the U.S and returned to his native country. Francisco helped me sort through the whole process and thanks to his knowledge of international separation/divorce, the process was as easy and stress-free as possible. Thanks to Francisco’s advice and inside knowledge about the international aspects of divorce, my divorce went through in less than eight months! I spoke to several well-known law firms before contacting Francisco, and none were able to provide me the step-by-step guidance and knowledge Francisco was. I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking affordable, knowledgeable and professional advice throughout the divorce mediation process! ”
— JP 2014
“Never before having the need to use a Mediator, I had anxiety and trepidation prior to meeting Francisco. After our first meeting I truly felt at ease and thought this was going to be beneficial to me and my wife. We meet at his home and, we were very comfortable from the start. When we got down to sorting out the issues, Francisco was very professional and fair. I have to admit that I had moments of anxiety and stress, but he was reassuring and took the time to hear me out and work with us to reach a fair conclusion. Despite the sadness, I have no problem recommending Francisco or using his services again in the future if needed. I personally want to thank him for his help, and I consider him a friend.”
—SJ 2013
“When my now former spouse of 10 years suggested we work with a mediator to work through and finalize the details of our divorce, I was skeptical. While the situation was relatively amicable, we had division of assets and, more importantly, the nuances of custody regarding our three young children to work out. I thought the only route was through a costly attorney; I was wrong. Upon first meeting Francisco, I knew we were in caring and capable hands. He deftly helped us work through areas of disagreement and, in the end, crafted a finely worded and comprehensive separation agreement for us. And, when my former spouse and I even disagreed over how the mediation expense would be paid, Francisco again helped us fairly and calmly resolve the matter. I highly recommend the services of Empowered Divorce, LLC. It’s a practical, effective, efficient and cost-conscious option for couples struggling with divorce.”
—KH 2010
" In the early stages of our non-contested divorce, my husband and I found ourselves facing complex labyrinths of miscommunication and watched helplessly as our core friendship started cracking under the pressure of all that stress. During this chaotic time, we were fortunately referred to Empowered Divorce LLC and Francisco was more than ready to be the peace-making bridge between our turbulent emotional states and the calm, focused understanding of what was clearly in our best interests during this pre-divorce planning phase. Working with Francisco saved us literally hundreds of hours and many thousands of dollars because had we attempted to “do it ourselves” or “get our own lawyers” - both options that were seriously considered before we knew any better - we would still be at the drawing board. If you are reading this testimonial because you are still weighing your options or already considering mediation, I cannot recommend Francisco and his incredibly calm and centered mediation style enough; he single-handedly saved one of the most important friendships of my life and I am still speechless with gratitude. ”
—SB 2013
"Francisco was invaluable in helping is peacefully and productively resolve our divorce. In addition to skillfully navigating us through the property settlement process which resulted in an extremely comprehensive agreement, he was excellent in facilitating positive communication and helping to ease emotional stress throughout the mediation process. I highly recommend Francisco!”
—JB 2013
“I worked with Francisco because I needed help to understand the monetary implications of divorce. Francisco came to the rescue. He reviewed the financial documents I had available. He explained what they meant, and he identified additional information I needed from my former husband. He made the process much smoother, gave me confidence and helped me ease some of my emotional stress. I highly recommend Francisco!”
—SG 2008
"Francisco was invaluable in helping is peacefully and productively resolve our divorce. In addition to skillfully navigating us through the property settlement process which resulted in an extremely comprehensive agreement, he was excellent in facilitating positive communication and helping to ease emotional stress throughout the mediation process. I highly recommend Francisco!”
—JB 2013
"High legal costs, brusque lawyers and unknown outcomes of a legal battle scared me out of seeking a solution to my dissolving marriage. When I finally learned of the mediation process and first met Francisco, I came out of our meeting knowing mediation was the solution for me. Francisco was sensitive to every detail of the process from financial settlements to emotional settlements. He even made sure we had a comforting—I mean fluffy dogs, fresh coffee and berries kind of comforting—neutral place to meet. Francisco assured us we were neither perpetrator nor victim; just at a crossroads. This approach allowed our solution to come by mutual agreement. I hope I never have to recommend him to anyone but I wouldn’t hesitate to. Thanks F!”
—KK 2013
“Excellent and intuitive use of the approach, “This is what I hear you saying," which had the effect of holding up a mirror to the persons mediating with you. It was excellent, not because of the linguistic/psychological device, but because you really do hear what they are thinking. That's rare.”
—DR, Esquire 2010
“Francisco knows that separation and divorce hurt, and acrimony usually results from that hurt. But he also knows that the best way to achieve the shared goal...a fair agreement...is to set a direct course. His talent is in helping both people follow that course, and helping them over the shoals and reefs 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; and that it is, indeed, a mutual agreement.”
—JR 2007