Sonica Rhodes Cinami

Serving as a Guardian ad Litem is one of the most difficult roles in family law, and we believe it deserves to be acknowledged when done with integrity and care. While we did not fully agree with every outcome — including a 50/50 recommendation — we can honestly say that Sonica was fair, attentive..., and genuinely focused on our child’s best interests. She listened carefully to our child's needs, gave space for both parents to be heard, and approached the case without bias. It takes a high level of emotional intelligence to accept guidance from someone whose responsibility is to remain truly impartial. Her role is not to “side” with a parent, but to help navigate a child’s love for both parents and to advocate for what is healthiest for the child long-term. We appreciate her professionalism, fairness, and willingness to listen — even in emotionally charged circumstances. Families should understand that a Guardian ad Litem’s purpose is not to give everyone what they want, but to help everyone move forward with the child’s well-being at the center. We respect the care and thought she brought to this process. If you can love your child without bias, you wouldn't need this intervention or you'd accept the recommendation and support your child's love for the other parent!

Sonica did the greatest disservice to myself and my children. Years out and the damage she did is still impacting my three children. Her interests lie in the in the fees she collects and men...without regard to what the situation truly is. She did not listen to my children regarding the abuse they we...re suffering at the hands of their father and to this day we are still learning more and more. I was charged thousands of dollars for her poor services and we are still paying in tears and pain. Thank you SO much Sonica for the disaster you perpetuated in my children's lives. We will NEVER forget you.

I retained Sonica for a short lived marriage/divorce proceedings. From the moment I met her, she was honest and straight forward with me. Sonica cared about my case, returned all of my calls during my many long business travels all around the country, and answered every question and concern. All pape...rwork was handled in a very efficient manner, and I was assured not to worry. She even saved me money on my mediation process. I completely recommend Sonica Cinami to anyone who wants a bit bull in the courtroom and a divorce lawyer who actually cares about her clients’ well-being. Sonica will fight for you till the bitter end.

I retained Sonica mid way through a very difficult divorce and custody battle. After my last attorney, she was a breath of fresh air. Sonica cared about my case, the welfare of my children and about me. She even handled an emergency for me when she was on vacation. Unlike my other attorney, she... wasn't afraid to go to court to protect the children. The results speak for themselves: 1. My children are with me 80% of the time 2. I no longer have to pay child support ( We could not prove that my ex-husband business makes more than $4,000/year, she was able to impute his income to minimum wage) 3. The children now have their own beds when they visit their father. Before you obtain a lawyer, please ask yourself the following questions: 1. Do you want an attorney who is ethical? 2. Do you want an attorney that cares for your welfare and your children's welfare? 3. Do you want an attorney that isn't afraid of litigation? 4. Do you want an attorney that only charges your for services rendered and does not pad the bill? 5. Do you want an attorney who isn't afraid of hard work? If you answered yes to these questions, then you should consider setting up a consult with Sonica.

I chose Sonica because I was a person in a divorce situation with an x-partner that was unreasonable, dishonest, and uncooperative. I had started my divorce without an attorney, but my X didn't seem to respond to anything except for legal action. The process took about 2 years between mediation eff...orts, the divorce, and support modifications, and the courts in the county were backed up. Sonica makes efforts to be fair to both parties in the divorce. She was realistic with me and didn't make false promises. She got me better results than were expected. Though no one wants to be a legal divorce situation and it can be frustrating, going with Sonica really paid off for me and I am happy with the outcome.