Divorce feels like stepping into unknown waters, especially when you have children. Many parents come to us with the same fear: Will I still see my kids as much as I hope? One recent client put that feeling into words and shared what it meant to find someone who listened, explained the process, and stood beside him as he worked toward time with his daughters.
In the video below, he talks about what it felt like to pick up the phone, what he needed most as a father, and how his experience with Andrew and Kristin at Shorb & Connor helped him move through a confusing season with more clarity and calm.
Facing Unknown Waters & Reaching Out For Help
When this client first called, he had never gone through a divorce. He described it as “unknown waters,” and he carried a lot of questions. That uncertainty will sound familiar to many people at the start of a family law case.
He spent about an hour and a half on the phone with Andrew. During that call, Andrew walked him through how things work and how the process might play out. The client recalls that Andrew “answered all the questions I had because I had very many, and my sense was that he cared.”
That first conversation did more than share legal information. It changed how he felt. As he put it, “I had walked away from that call having a good feel, knowing that I'm in good hands.”
Putting His Daughters First
From the start, his priority was simple and deeply personal: time with his daughters. He explains, “For me, it was all about making sure that I have my daughters as much as I possibly could.”
Together with Andrew, they set a clear goal at the outset. “From the very outset, we were going for 50/50 custody,” he says. That focus gave direction to the case and kept everyone centered on what mattered most to him as a parent.
Staying In The Loop When Things Get Tough
As the case moved forward, he noticed how often Andrew checked in and kept him informed. He describes Andrew as “very communicative, always keeping me in the loop.” In a process that can feel slow and confusing, regular updates helped him feel less in the dark.
He also mentions that “the other side was a little challenging.” Even so, his memory of the experience focuses on how Andrew handled those moments. In his words, Andrew “was always able to find a way to navigate,” which helped him stay steady when things did not go smoothly.
Reaching The Outcome He Was Searching For
In the video, he shares that he and Andrew “ultimately come to a scenario for us to get the 50/50 custody that we were searching for.” That result reflected the goal they set together at the beginning and the priority that drove every decision: time with his daughters.
By the end of his testimonial, his relief and gratitude come through clearly. He says, “I would highly recommend Schaub & Connor. Reach out to Andrew. Reach out to Kristin. I mean, words can't really describe. It was fantastic.”
How This Story Reflects Our Approach & Values
We see pieces of this client’s experience in many of the families who call Shorb & Connor:
- Feeling Lost At The Start: That first sense of “unknown waters” is common, and our role begins with listening and answering questions.
- Clear Priorities Around Children: Many parents, like this father, come to us with one main focus: protecting their relationship and time with their kids.
- Honest Conversation & Communication: From a longer first call to regular updates, we aim to explain the process in plain language and keep clients informed.
- Guidance Through Difficult Moments: When the other side takes a challenging approach, we work to navigate the situation while keeping each client’s goals in view.
His words about feeling that Andrew cared and knowing he was in good hands reflect the kind of support we work to provide every day. While every family’s situation looks different, the need for clear information, steady communication, and genuine concern remains the same.
Why This Client’s Experience Might Resonate With You
If you feel like you have “very many” questions and you worry about what will happen with your children, you are not alone. This client started from that same place. He reached out, asked his questions, shared his priorities, and then walked the path one step at a time with guidance along the way.
Watching his testimonial may help you picture what those first conversations can feel like and how it looks when a legal team listens carefully to what matters most to you.
If his story sounds familiar, consider taking that first step and contacting Shorb & Connor. You can call us at (619) 330-0938 to talk about your situation, ask your own questions, and begin to find a path forward that fits your family.