Francine Baras

Francine Baras, LCSW, earned a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and has an advanced degree in child psychology and parent guidance. Francine has had a private practice in Manhattan for 25 years, specializing in child and family issues. She is also a divorce mediator.

In 2012, the mother-daughter team founded Start Over Smart (SOS) and held the first-ever Divorce Expo, in Manhattan. The hugely successful Expo gave hundreds of people a chance to connect with divorce professionals and resources. Today, Nicole and Francine have a divorce advisory practice in Westport, Connecticut.