Shelley Smith

Becoming a family mediator is a role that is particularly meaningful to me. I am an EXCO member of the KZN Society of Mediators. In terms of my professional background and experience, I’ve been a paralegal for 30 years. I usually say, “I’m just a mom …” However, my personal experiences, including being a mother of six and navigating blended family dynamics, has fuelled my commitment to mediation. I specialise in creating parenting plans, drawing from my background of growing up with divorced parents and my own experiences with divorce. Through my work with divorce attorneys and family mediators, I have developed the knowledge and a passion for educating parents on the impact of divorce on children and crafting parenting plans tailored to their unique needs and best interests.