Shelley Smith

Background

About Shelley Smith

I am a qualified paralegal practitioner with over 30 years of experience as well as an accredited family mediator. I also have over 19 years of experience in legal transcription and recording services. Over and above working full time, I virtually assist attorneys and advocates. My time management is of the utmost importance in order to keep all my clients happy. I am deeply passionate about the law and dedicated to supporting small business owners, whether they are just starting out or have been established for years. My virtual services have expanded beyond legal firms and advocates to include various other businesses. Becoming a family mediator is a role that is particularly meaningful to me. I am an EXCO member of the KZN Society of Mediators. My personal experiences, including being a mother of six and navigating blended family dynamics, have fueled 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.