The pandemic reframed my professional outlook. Our family law court system is not built for the advances we've seen in technology in recent years and struggled to adapt to the forced transition to remote dispute resolution. Mediation, arbitration and private judging solutions can provide a best-case option for couples seeking efficient and cordial outcomes, with or without lawyers involved. Through a virtual business model, I extend these tools to a broader clientele while maintaining my focus on client service. SNAPSHOT: Serving as divorce litigator, arbitrator, mediator, private judge, consulting attorney, and pre-litigation strategist, I blend creative ADR methods with advisory counseling to help clients resolve divorces, parenting disputes, and other family law conflicts — outside courtroom confines whenever possible. Formed in the shadow of the limitations brought on by COVID-19, my primarily virtual law firm prioritizes private and accessible solutions by emphasizing remote engagement with clients and the courts. Face to face meetings remain a valuable option in addition to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of a more tech-based approach.Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS), certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal SpecializationEXPERIENCE. Over 18+ years, my work has covered marriage dissolution, complex business characterization/valuation and property division, child custody orders, child support calculations, and spousal support awards. I also help individuals with prenups, adoptions, cohabitation agreements, LGBTQ+ legalities, and pet parenting contracts. A portion of my time is donated to DV survivors, with a focus on safety planning. SERVICES. Because I have spent much of my career negotiating and litigating divorce cases, I can offer expertise and an insider perspective about the realities of family court. My practice emphasizes mediation and arbitration whenever possible as a more efficient alternative to lawsuits, court hearings, and expensive lawyering. When litigation is unavoidable, I provide specialized counseling and representation in the courtroom. neil@foresterfamilylaw.com EXTRAS. Beyond my practice, I serve on the board for NorCal Boxer Rescue. In 2022, I joined ProVisors as Group Leader of SAC1. Some of my pastimes include the daily NYT crossword, discovering new foods to smoke/sous vide/torch/bake, early mornings cheering for Tottenham, and hanging out with my wife and our Boxer dogs.