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Alternative Resolutions

t Alternative Resolutions, LLC, our vision is to redefine the way people and organizations approach and handle conflict and to enable them, through training, to address and resolve conflict so it becomes a vehicle for change and growth, rather than a destructive force. Our mission is to enable people and organizations to find their own unique solutions to tough and vexing problems. By doing so, that in turn allows them to return to their core mission and purpose, thereby averting the damaging and costly effects of conflict. As a team, Alternative Resolutions, LLC brings over30 years of public and private sector legal experience and hundreds of cases, to providing top notch conflict resolution services and training to organizations in the Montgomery County, Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC Metro area.

Amy Mazer LCSW-C

When children are involved, there is a tremendous need for parents to stay focused on their sons and daughters' best interests. Collaborative Divorce helps parents to do that by providing opportunities for them to learn problem-solving and communication skills. In doing so, parents create a template that they can use when future issues arise.

Andalman & Flynn

Andalman & Flynn is a law firm established in 1998 with the goal of offering quality service and supporting clients with responsive legal help during critical times. Since our doors opened over 10 years ago, our law firm has continued to build a reputation for excellence in law throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and for disability cases, throughout the country. We focus on legal cases that impact the needs and rights of our clients.

Anne Arundel Collaborative Law Professionals

Locate skilled Anne Arundel County lawyers, attorneys and law firms committed to Maryland Divorce Law who will work together to guide separating and divorcing clients toward restructuring the family unit and resolving their legal, financial and emotional issues in a cooperative manner.

Avery & Upton

Balcerzak & Bartlett

At Balcerzak & Bartlett, we encourage couples to proceed through their divorces in a better, healthier way by using, when possible, collaborative law. The collaborative law process offers you not only your attorney, but a full support team of a mental health divorce coach for both parties, a financial neutral and a child expert. The team works with you to find the best resolution possible for your family. By agreeing to negotiate divorce terms outside of court, couples find themselves in control of the process and the results, not a judge.

Baumohl | Hamburg LLC

At Baumohl/Hamburg, we'll put our expertise to work for you. Our balanced approach carefully examines your situation, which enables us to craft a strategy that considers your needs, and the needs of your family. With more than 40 years of experience and knowledge, we'll work to develop a focused strategy designed to obtain a positive outcome. Whether we are tirelessly evaluating your case, skillfully negotiating, providing legal advice, or litigating, we'll be here for you every step of the way.

Belli, Weil and Grozbean

Consult with top divorce lawyers in Maryland. Our Experienced Maryland divorce lawyers understand complexities of the Maryland divorce laws on the issues of custody, child support, domestic violence, alimony, property distribution and pension rights. Our Maryland divorce lawyers are here to answer your questions when you need the advice.

Collaborative Divorce Association, Inc.

CDA is an interdisciplinary group of professionals serving people going through separation and divorce. CDA's mission is to promote Collaborative Practice in the DC Area by conducting public outreach, maintaining high standards of professional competence, providing quality services to our clients, and supporting our members and the overall Collaborative community.

Darcy Shoop | A Collaborative Practice Attorney

Darcy Shoop concentrates her practice in family law and is one of the Washington D.C. area’s most experienced Collaborative Practice attorneys. Although skilled in representing clients in a court-based process, her practice now is dedicated to helping families navigate the difficult transitions that are inherent in divorce through settlement advocacy including the respectful, solution-based collaborative process. During the collaborative process, she assists her clients in identifying and attaining goals that are future-focused and child friendly. Collaborative Practice allows clients to retain control over their lives while guiding the family through the development of mutually agreeable and durable resolutions for those issues of most importance to them. Ms. Shoop also represents clients in the negotiation of marital settlement agreements, prenuptial agreements, and is an experienced and skilled mediator.

David A. Simison, Esq

Dave Simison has served the diverse needs of his clients in Anne Arundel County for over 35 years. His practice has involved litigation of multimillion dollar partnerships and real property development in the millions of dollars. He now spends a significant amount of time serving as a mediator for the Courts and privately.

Divorce Resource Network

The Divorce Resource Network is an association of highly experienced, independent professionals who offer divorce-related services and who share the belief that divorce, when it can't be avoided, doesn't need to be expensive or take forever. The members of the Network offer educational tools and a broad range of services to prevent divorce, or make it as painless as possible. We call our approach Cooperative Divorce.

Dr Gloria K Vanderhorst

You are looking for the best possible experience when you decide to hire a mental health professional. The success of any psychological intervention is an outgrowth of the relationship. When we begin, I want you to understand how my 30+ years of experience have shaped my approach. My work with others has taught me that change is possible at any age. In my early work with children, I learned that our brains are creative as well as vast store houses of early experiences. From early experiences of bonding, relating to others and reacting to circumstances, we lay down reaction pathways that stay with us as we grow. In this way, the past is always an important part of the present, The key to change is appreciating that our brains enjoy neuroplasticity that allows us change at any stage of life.

Dr. Karen Gail Lewis

Dr. Karen Gail Lewis provides post divorce counseling to parents having issues around their parenting. She is also offers child therapy, issues for women, and adult siblings. She is author of numerous books on relationships. Offices are in Cincinnati and in Washington, DC. Plus, she does phone consultations.

Emory Luce Baldwin, LCMFT

I am a Licensed Clinical Couples and Family Therapist as well as a senior parent educator with the Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) in Kensington and Silver Spring. I've taught hundreds of classes and co-authored the soon to be published "Parenting With Courage and UnCommon Sense." I work particularly well with angry parents and angry children--inviting new kinds of conversations about individual and shared values, goals, and purposes. In the process, we create new possibilities for improved communication, caring, and cooperation.

Erly Family Solutions, LLC

We created Erly Family Solutions, LLC, to offer separating families the alternative of professional domestic mediation in Southern Maryland. We bring more than 33 years combined professional experience in therapy and divorce litigation to the process. Our personal experience with divorce and the challenges of a blended family uniquely motivates and qualifies us to help create your family's solution.

Fait & DiLima, LLP

The delicate circumstances involved in any family law matter require the skilled legal counsel of a team of experienced attorneys. Fait & DiLima, LLP, provides exceptional representation to individuals who face the challenges brought on by family law disputes in Maryland. Our attorneys have more than 75 years of combined experience and have earned numerous accolades and accomplishments in the family law field. We excel in our practice because we combine our extensive legal experience with an approach that emphasizes compassion for our clients and an understanding for the deeply personal and sensitive nature of family law matters. We believe that helping our clients navigate the emotional aspects of any family law matter is as important as achieving a favorable legal outcome.

Family Mediation Services

Divorce and Family Mediation Services offers separating couples in the Baltimore-Washington area a way to end their marriage peacefully and avoid costly legal battles. Concerns about parenting, custody, money, property, and alimony are resolved by working with a neutral, highly skilled person.

Family Mediation Services, Inc.

We provide positive solutions for your family during a difficult period in your lives. Please review the information presented on our web site and feel free to contact us, if you have any questions or comments.

Harriet Breslow, L.C.S.W.-C.

Harriet Breslow is a licensed, certified social worker in Potomac, MD, who provides individual counseling for depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, grief, and sexual dysfunction. She also provides marriage counseling, family counseling, and works with couples who are experiencing separation and divorce. In addition, she also works as a collaborative divorce coach to provide support and parenting plans throughout the divorce process; a child specialist to represent the concerns of a child in divorcing couples; a parent coordinator to facilitate decisions for couples in conflict, and an executive coach

Houlon, Berman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok, LLC

If you are searching for experienced and dedicated award-winning attorneys in Maryland, turn to the lawyers at Houlon, Berman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok. We pride ourselves on our tireless dedication to clients’ interests in criminal defense, personal injury, and family law cases. When you work with our team of attorneys, you can expect individualized attention, legal excellence, and effective results. This combination sets Houlon Berman apart from other Maryland law firms. You can rest assured that we will advocate zealously for your rights while serving you with compassion. Greenbelt Office: 7850 Walker Dr. Suite 160 Greenbelt, MD 20770 Phone: 301-459-8200 Rockville Office: 11 N. Washington St. Suite 230 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (301) 444-4432

Hyman & Marindin, P.A.

Our firm is located in the downtown area of Bel Air, Maryland-- just a few blocks from the courthouses. With a family law concentration, we primarily represent individuals in cases involving custody, visitation, child support, divorce, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marital settlement agreements, adoptions, and guardianships.

Kamkari Law Firm

Representing your legal and financial interests is the first priority of our Maryland lawyers. Our Maryland lawyers’ practices are primarily focused on family law, business law, and personal injuries. Our aim is to try to resolve your dispute by reaching a sensible settlement that would minimize the attorney’s fees and other legal costs related to your case while making sure your rights and interests are well protected; however, our experienced trial lawyers will represent you aggressively and competently should litigation become necessary.

Karen L. May, LLC

Collaborative Practice, Mediation & Forensic Expert Witness Services

Law Office of Elizabeth Stup, LLC

Elizabeth Stup focuses her practice on families and children in Frederick and Washington counties. She provides assistance in all aspects of family law including separation, divorce, custody, child support and financial and property issues. She works as a Best Interest Attorney and Parenting Coordinator to help provide support to children going through divorce and custody matters. Elizabeth is a mediator, family law litigator and collaborative practitioner.

Law Office of Kelley Spigel

Work with our top-rated Maryland Divorce attorneys who have a proven track record with personalized client service for all your divorce and family law matters. We provide Maryland residents with responsive, trusted, dedicated, and experienced attorneys. We use our advanced knowledge to help our clients get individualized results regarding custody, alimony, child support, asset division, separation agreements, divorce in Maryland, and all of your common law marriage questions. Rated Super Lawyer, Rising Star, and Voted 10 Best Lawyers since 2015, our firm is dedicated to excellence.

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC

From prenuptial agreements to post-divorce modification, we represent clients in all types of family law matters. Family transitions can be difficult and that is why we take time to listen and provide you with both legal and practical advice about your unique situation. We then work together with you to develop a strategy that meets the financial and emotional needs of you and your family. Whether your case demands aggressive litigation or creative settlement efforts, you can be assured that our focus will always be on what matters most—you and your family. Founded in 2012, the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC is located in the Maple Lawn business district of Fulton, Maryland. We represent clients throughout Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC

From prenuptial agreements to post-divorce modification, we represent clients in all types of family law matters. Family transitions can be difficult and that is why we take time to listen and provide you with both legal and practical advice about your unique situation. We then work together with you to develop a strategy that meets the financial and emotional needs of you and your family. Whether your case demands aggressive litigation or creative settlement efforts, you can be assured that our focus will always be on what matters most—you and your family. Founded in 2012, the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC is located in the Maple Lawn business district of Fulton, Maryland. We represent clients throughout Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC

From prenuptial agreements to post-divorce modification, we represent clients in all types of family law matters. Family transitions can be difficult and that is why we take time to listen and provide you with both legal and practical advice about your unique situation. We then work together with you to develop a strategy that meets the financial and emotional needs of you and your family. Whether your case demands aggressive litigation or creative settlement efforts, you can be assured that our focus will always be on what matters most—you and your family. Founded in 2012, the Law Office of Shelly M. Ingram, LLC is located in the Maple Lawn business district of Fulton, Maryland. We represent clients throughout Maryland, including Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.

Law Offices of Amar S. Weisman, LLC

The Law Offices of Amar Weisman is a law firm that is personal and convenient, both high quality and affordable. Located in Towson, Maryland, adjacent to the district court and three blocks away from the Maryland circuit court, we are part of the local legal community and positioned to act quickly. Our Towson family attorneys aim to provide high-quality legal representation, so we only accept a limited number of cases. We are a general practice law firm and family law firm, handling cases involving paternity, child support, divorce, prenuptial agreements, adoption, domestic violence and more.

Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein, LLC

At the Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein, we represent Maryland clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements. Divorce attorney Brandon Bernstein prides himself on being practical and mindful of the client’s financial resources. He has extensive experience trying family law cases before the courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and he has negotiated numerous complex custody and financial disputes to resolution. We pride ourselves on being a source of calm and reason, and we offer tireless commitment to each individual cause.

Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein, LLC

At the Law Offices of Brandon Bernstein, we represent Maryland clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, and prenuptial agreements. Divorce attorney Brandon Bernstein prides himself on being practical and mindful of the client’s financial resources. He has extensive experience trying family law cases before the courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia, and he has negotiated numerous complex custody and financial disputes to resolution. We pride ourselves on being a source of calm and reason, and we offer tireless commitment to each individual cause.

Leichman & Snyder, P.C.

Leichman & Snyder, P.C. practices in courts in Maryland, the District of Columbia and also in the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. All attorneys are admitted to the bar in the state of Maryland and the District of Columbia (Washington, D.C.). The law firm of Leichman & Snyder can serve you compassionately as your advocate in veterans benefits, adoption, surrogacy, and all family law cases whether you are married, single, gay, step-parent, birth parent, surrogate, intended parent, veteran, or a child or spouse of a veteran. Please contact us.

Margaret H. Oliver, LLC

As a client of Margaret H. Oliver, LLC, you will work with a lawyer who has a deep desire to help families in crisis. Founder Margaret Oliver puts her 17 years of legal experience to use serving families in and around Howard County, Maryland, who need assistance with all types of family law disputes, including separation, divorce, child custody, alimony and adoption.

Martin Kranitz

Mediation Services of Annapolis

Maryland Collaborative Law Association

We are a group of lawyers, mental health therapists, CPA, financial planners and mortgage professionals for whom the collaborative practice is a substantial portion of our professional lives. We believe collaborative law is a viable alternative among the various forms of resolving disputes. MCLA, Inc. approves each member based on a membership application, provides training, information and public awareness. The MCLA, Inc. holds regular business meetings, social events, and continuing education to promote a spirit of cooperation, knowledge, and trust among its members.

Maryland Collaborative Practice Council

The Maryland Collaborative Practice Council is dedicated to providing an alternative to the financial and emotional costs that ultimately result from an adversarial approach. The Collaborative process allows the participants to work through their issues in a productive environment. As a team, we endeavor to achieve an agreement based upon thoughtful decisions that resolve disputes with dignity.

Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution

From the website of the Maryland Council for Dispute Resolution: Our outreach promotes and educates residents to a diverse set of non litigated solutions that can provide real benefits to the psyches of those in conflict, as well as to their wallets! Our programs for professionals, including a nationally-recognized certification process, ensure that parties to conflict will have deeply knowledgeable professionals to guide them to creative, value-driven and mutual agreements. We also serve as a guiding hand to new mediation practitioners as they navigate the field, and search for ways to build skills. Whether you are a practitioner, or seeking mediation services, we invite you to explore all the services of MCDR as we build a better world -- one mediation at a time.

Maryland Department of Human Resources

We are the state’s human services provider. We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults. We may be able to help you.

Mastracci Law Office

Hiring a lawyer should be the first thing you do when encountering any legal matter, not a last resort. Whether you're thinking about a separation or divorce or have been charged with a crime, been injured in an accident or your civil rights have been violated, you need to first know your rights. Consulting a lawyer first can actually save you both time and money in the long run.

McCabe Russell, PA

McCabe Russell, PA, is a divorce, separation, and family law firm with offices in both Howard and Montgomery County, Maryland . With more than 25 years of experience representing individuals in complex domestic matters, we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of legal service to our clients. Discretion, compassion, and professionalism are the hallmarks of our firm’s philosophy. Locations: 8171 Maple Lawn Blvd Suite 350 Fulton, MD 20759 199 E Montgomery Ave Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (443) 812-1435 Fax: (301) 760-3875 Email: info@mccaberussell.com p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Calibri; color: #0433ff; -webkit-text-stroke: #0433ff} span.s1 {text-decoration: underline ; font-kerning: none}

Mediation Matters

For your most important decisions, mediation can make the difference between long-term distress and healthy resolution. Contact us today for more about divorce mediation, business and employment mediation, child access mediation, property mediation, and mediation training.

Mediation Office of John Spiegel, J.D., & Donna Duquette, J.D.

Maryland divorce mediators John Spiegel, J.D. and Donna Duquette, J.D. offer family and divorce mediation services for Montgomery County and the greater Washington DC area. The Mediation Office of John Spiegel and Donna Duquette is located in Rockville, MD.

MK Family Law, PLLC

MK Family Law provides a full range of family law services in Washington, D.C. and Maryland. From the website of Melissa A. Kucinski, Esquire: Most family law cases can and should be resolved outside of Court. No one should want to put the fate of his or her future into the hands of a complete stranger. Melissa works with her clients to try to reach out-of-court settlements in every case. It saves her clients time and money and gives them more control over the outcome. Melissa works with her clients to educate them about their options and the potential outcomes so they can make informed decisions throughout the negotiation process. In some situations, a family may need the guidance of a judge to resolve their dispute. Melissa is a skilled litigator and is licensed to practice in the courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. She educates her clients about the court process and prepares them to present their story to a judge.

MSBA.org

The Maryland State Bar Association is a Voluntary, non-profit membership organization comprised of more than 20,000 attorneys and judges. The MSBA monitors judicial and legislative issues, offers legal education opportunities and promotes leadership within the legal profession. The MSBA offers public service programs to ensure the delivery of quality legal services to all citizens and is committed to furthering the efficient administration of justice and equality for all.

Nancy Weller, LLC

Nancy Weller, LLC, Annapolis, Maryland law office specializing in civilized divorce, general family law, estates, trusts, and general civil litigation.

Pessin Katz Law, P.A.

Pessin Katz Law, P.A. (PK Law) is the tenth largest law firm in the Baltimore area and has been serving clients for over twenty-five years. With offices in Towson, Columbia, and Bel Air, PK Law is comprised of over 60 lawyers, paralegals and law clerks, whose practices span the legal field. Practice areas include corporate and business law, real estate, education law, estate planning, elder law, labor and employment, litigation, insurance law and medical malpractice defense. PK Law’s size, diversity and team approach provide clients with confidence. They know they can rely on PK Law to help them navigate a myriad of legal issues—throughout their lives.

Peters & Clark, P. A.

Strong women handling complex cases. Peters & Clark, P.A. is a family law boutique law firm, uniquely equipped to take on even the most complex cases of family law, divorce and property division. Because the firm functions as a unit, every client has the benefit of each attorney’s distinct background and experiences. To this end, the firm offers clients more options for pursuing their goals by reviewing and analyzing each client’s case from multiple perspectives.

Rachel F. Beck, LCSW-C

Private practice specializing in helping individuals and groups of separation and divorce. Thirty years experience in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Risk Management Group, Inc.

Risk Management Group, LLC. is a comprehensive financial services firm committed to your long-term financial success. Our financial planning and investment programs are goal oriented and designed to help you meet your personal financial objectives. Whatever your goals, whether you seek to grow, protect, conserve your wealth, save for specific goals such as college or retirement, or design a program for stewardship of generations of family wealth, we help you get there by delivering what we feel is an unprecedented level of personalized service and expertise.

Robert L. Baum

Experienced family law attorney Robert L. Baum offers full service dispute resolution for family disputes such as divorce, separation and child custody. Bob Baum uses the most effective and appropriate dispute resolution process- mediation, collaborative law, arbitration or litigation- to resolve your family conflict.

Safe Passage Center

The Safe Passage Center is a welcoming, family-friendly safe space for families in Montgomery County involved with the County Court System. The Safe Passage Center provides free, supervised visitation and monitored exchanges in a structured, secure environment, where many of the common stressors of family exchanges are removed for both parents and their children.

Santoro Psychological Services

Dr. Santoro was born and raised in Howard County. She is a Maryland Licensed Psychologist, as well as a State and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Santoro has worked in hospitals, public schools, private schools, charter schools, and has taught in several universities. She provides reunification therapy for families involved in custody disputes and also administers court-ordered psychological assessments. Dr. Santoro often is called on to provide expert testimony in court cases. She specializes in cognitive-behavior therapy and a strengths perspective to guide clients to resiliency.

Scott Holzman, PhD

For couples who are separating or divorcing, I am trained as a mediator, a collaborative divorce coach, a child specialist, and a parent coordinator. As a collaborative practitioner, I often work with a team that includes attorneys, mental health professionals, and financial specialists to help couples resolve their disputes respectfully, without going to court.

Stacey E. Andersen, LLC

I understand the difficult nature of disputes that arise within interpersonal relationships and the strain that my clients endure throughout a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law matter. I embrace an advocacy and business model that focuses on zealous client representation that is tailored to the individual client's needs and goals. I wholeheartedly reject a "one-size-fits-all" approach to advocacy and problem solving for the client. I do not simply apply the law to the facts of the client's case, but I develop a deeper understanding of the client's issue from the personal, financial and practical perspectives. Effective problem solving is a holistic process. I just as actively serve as a litigator on behalf of my clients, as I seek solutions through peaceful and efficient forms of alternative dispute resolution.

Steven J. Gaba

At the law firm of Steven J. Gaba, I understand the emotional and financial struggles associated with family law matters. Divorce is often stressful and can create a hostile atmosphere, preventing individuals from obtaining suitable outcomes. I devote substantial time to listening to my clients' concerns, fears and goals. With decades of experience, I understand that your worst fears may be unfounded. I will evaluate your situation from every angle to determine the best possible strategy to help you achieve your goals.

The Collaborative Law Group

The Maryland Divorce Lawyers at The Collaborative Law Group in Ellicott City offers Collaborative Divorce, Mediation and legal advice on Child support, Visitation, Child custody, Spousal support, Personal property, Business assets, Real estate and many more.

The Financials of Divorce

The financials of your divorce might be used to determine what kind of divorce to pursue, or even whether or not to get a divorce. How much will you have to pay? What will be left? What kind of post-divorce financial life can you look forward to, say two, five, or ten years from now? Will you be able to keep, or be forced to sell your home? How will you pay for your children's higher education? Spousal support? Child Support? Special needs? Retirement? This is only a partial list of the financial questions we discuss with you.

Thyden Gross & Callahan, LLP

Thyden Gross and Callahan LLP, established in 1972, represents individuals and business clients in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Our lawyers have a depth of knowledge and experience to bring to family law cases, which includes all of the legal areas that sometimes encompasses, such as litigation, taxes, business law and bankruptcy. We are an “av” rated firm. That is the highest rating a firm can receive from Martindale Hubbell. These ratings attest to a lawyer's professional legal ability and ethics and are based on the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary. Our lawyers have also been recognized by Washingtonian Magazine and Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine.

Tyson and Murphy Associates.

David Tyson and Ellen Murphy are husband and wife licensed clinical social workers, who work independently as private practice clinicians and often together presenting educational seminars. We each provide experienced, professional help for individual adults, adolescents, couples, families and groups. Ellen sees clients in Virginia. David is licensed in Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia. As a couple, we host regular peer supervision groups where we collaborate, sharing ideas about our work, offering support and alternative perspectives that may be utilized in treatment with our clients. This group format brings together our unique backgrounds, allowing us to provide various perspectives and expanding the caliber of care we offer clients. All clinical information is depersonalized to protect confidentiality.

Weinberg & Schwartz, L.L.C.

The time a client spends litigating a family law case is always difficult. Weinberg & Schwartz's clients can trust that they will be guided through litigation process professionally, ethically and respectfully. Weinberg & Schwartz recognizes the needs of every family in litigation are different and the firm tailors its approach on an individual, case-by-case basis to assist each client's needs