“My life became a total nightmare when my husband of 10 years filed for divorce. For eight of those 10 years, I was a full time mother. I was now accused of neglecting the two beautiful children I’d raised and I was put on monitored visits. I’ve learned through experience how important it is to choose the right monitor. People may not realize how much the personality of a monitor can influence reports and the outcome of hearings. Working with Christine has been a bright spot in a very dark time. Her calm, pleasant and respectful attitude has helped me to regain some of my dignity. She’s great with kids, keeps meticulous records, is trustworthy, and reliable.” — Sandra L, Pomona

“I split up with the father of my two girls due his substance abuse and threats of violence against me. Things got worse after he moved out, and I had to get a restraining order. After a few months of back and forth in court, he won monitored visits with our daughters for several hours a week. I was terrified at the idea and worried about having a monitor I could trust. With Christine I know my daughters are safe when they spend time with their dad. She is very perceptive and I trust her judgment. The girls trust her too and really enjoy her company. I think Christine has made a difficult situation much easier for all of us.” — Teresa H, Thousand Oaks

“I am a general contractor and a single father of a four year old boy. His mother and I never married, and for the first few years, we shared custody of our son without a legal agreement or too many problems. Then she decided to file for sole custody and the accusations started flying. I was assigned monitored visits, and for eight hours every weekend, there was a stranger in my home staring at my son and I while we played. I felt like I couldn’t relax and enjoy the limited time we had together. I was thinking of just canceling the visits altogether when I met Christine. She pays close attention without hovering, makes us feel comfortable, and treats everyone kindly and fairly. I absolutely trust her with my child and to keep any situation or occurrence at a calm. I recommend Christine to anybody in the middle of a custody case.” — Patrick Sullivan Malibu, CA

“I am a marriage and family therapist and have known Christine since 1995. In my opinion, Christine exemplifies the qualities one looks for in a monitor — intelligence, professionalism, neutrality and compassion. She is a keen observer of human behavior, is very fair minded, and ethical. She has a wonderful rapport with children and is a trustworthy caretaker. I highly recommend Christine.” — Terri Cooper, MFT

“I am the founder and director of Kids on Paper, a 501 3 c non-profit arts and education organization that teaches children to engage in a variety of imaginative artistic expressions. I have known and worked with Christine since 1996 on several volunteer projects including benefit art auctions and creative events for children. Christine is dedicated, hardworking and intelligent. She works really well with kids of all ages and inspires confidence in teachers, parents and staff.” — Gary Cifra, Director, Kids on Paper

“I have known Christine since 1994. Our children were born a few months apart and so have grown up together from babies. My 8 year-old son and 4 year-old daughter often spend entire days in Christine’s care, playing at her house or going out to parks, movies and other activities. I know my kids are well cared for when they are with Christine. She is capable, attentive, smart and fun. She’s a good mother and a good person.” — Jackie Clarke, Mother