Shana Vitek is a partner at Beermann LLP. Since 2003, she has practiced divorce and family law exclusively. “Every family is different,” says Ms. Vitek. “Some cases call for an aggressive approach and litigation. Others can be settled entirely outside of court.” She prides herself on being an excellent listener, knowing that it puts her clients at ease. “The beginning of the divorce is the most difficult,” adds Ms. Vitek. “How will the case unfold? What does life look like afterwards? No matter how amicable it seems at first, divorce is one of the most emotionally stressful events anyone can go through.” A realist, she knows there are also plenty of positives. “Just getting the basic information and understanding of the court system can be empowering. It’s hard for people to envision at the beginning, but I continuously see both men and women come out better and happier on the other side,” she says.

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