About
Our Story
We thought we were just helping people separate peacefully.
When we first started, our goal was simple: offer free mediation for divorcing couples so they could avoid unnecessary conflict. But the more we listened, the more we saw what families truly needed.
Parents weren’t just struggling through divorce — they were drowning in what came after. Custody fights. Therapy breakdowns. School battles. Community silence. There was no system. No guidance. No peace.
That’s when Shomer Habayit was born — not just to help families separate, but to help them stabilize, heal, and move forward.
Who We Are
Shomer Habayit is a nonprofit legal and support center serving Orthodox Jewish families before, during, and after divorce. We offer real-time, holistic support to stabilize homes, protect children, and help parents rebuild structure after chaos.
We are a one-stop resource for:
Legal navigation and court coaching
Conflict resolution and mediation
Therapist referrals and mental health support
Crisis intervention and emergency response
Custody modification and safety planning
School and community advocacy
Beis Din mediation and halachic coordination
Order of Protection support
Coaching for parents in crisis
Ongoing co-parenting and post-judgment assistance
Real-time de-escalation and stabilization
Therapy Fund for trauma-informed referrals
Mediation and conflict resolution training
De-escalation and safety planning workshops
“How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce” parenting sessions
Who We Are
Shomer Habayit is a nonprofit legal and support center serving Orthodox Jewish families before, during, and after divorce. We offer real-time, holistic support to stabilize homes, protect children, and help parents rebuild structure after chaos.
We are a one-stop resource for:
School and community advocacy
Beis Din mediation and halachic coordination
Order of Protection support
Coaching for parents in crisis
Ongoing co-parenting and post-judgment assistance
Real-time de-escalation and stabilization
Therapy Fund for trauma-informed referrals
Mediation and conflict resolution training
De-escalation and safety planning workshops
“How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce” parenting sessions
Legal navigation and court coaching
Conflict resolution and mediation
Therapist referrals and mental health support
Crisis intervention and emergency response
Custody modification and safety planning
We partner with trusted therapists, lawyers, and rabbanim to deliver support that’s both strategic and compassionate — and we offer a 24/6 emergency line for families in high-conflict situations.
We are here for the mother who just found out her child was hurt and doesn’t know what to do.
We are here for the father being shut out of decisions that affect his children.
We are here for the stepparent trying to do right by their family.
And most of all, we are here for the child caught in the middle of it all.
Meet the Team
Hannah Schuster, Esq.
Founder, Executive Director & Lead Counsel
Our Values
Protection
We protect children above all — shielding them from conflict and harm.
Clarity
We bring structure and strategy to moments of chaos.
Collaboration
We work with families, not against them — creating solutions that serve everyone involved.
Empowerment
We help parents make honest, healthy choices for their families.
Compassion
We meet people where they are, without judgment.