WELCOME TO
Smart Divorce MEDIATION
Family Law Attorney Expertise
Lasting Outcomes without Litigation
attorney-led mediation focused on your family
child custody
property division
property division
We help separating and divorcing parents resolve custody and family financial disputes through mediation, guided by a child-centered framework that has been adopted in a North Carolina court order.
property division
property division
property division
Why attorney-led mediation matters:
Legal insight ensures agreements are practical, enforceable, and aligned with how courts actually decide cases.
financial support
property division
financial support
Reliable financial support helps create the stability and predictability children and parents need to feel safe during family transitions.
CHILD'S BILL OF RIGHTS: A Child-Centered Framework
Custody decisions shape childhoods.
Child-centered mediation changes outcomes.
The Child's Bill of Rights is at the core of every child custody mediation agreement at Smart Divorce Mediation. The Child’s Bill of Rights shifts the custody agreement from what parents argue over to what children experience. It affirms a child’s right to emotional safety, stability, and dignity—and provides a clear framework for protecting those rights in custody decisions.
By focusing on a child’s emotional and developmental needs, it helps parents reach durable agreements without escalating conflict.
My mediation approach is:
- Structured — focused on practical solutions, not open-ended conflict
- Neutral and balanced — designed to support both parents while prioritizing your child
- Court-informed — aligned with how Judges evaluate custody issues
MEET ATTORNEY KATIE BOWLES MILLER
ATTORNEY. MEDIATIOR. MOTHER. DIVORCED.
Katie focuses on mediation and child-centered dispute resolution, with an emphasis on reducing conflict and helping families move forward with clarity and stability.
Her work includes the authorship of a Child’s Bill of Rights that has been incorporated into a judge-entered custody order, reflecting a growing shift toward child-focused family law practices.