Traditional, litigation-driven divorce is often financially and emotionally draining. The lengthy court process can further damage relationships and strain bonds with family, friends and even colleagues.
Most contested cases ultimately resolve in mediation anyway — but only after months (or more) of stress and expense.
There is a better way.
We offer structured, court-free options that allow you to maintain control over your outcome while accelerating resolution in a discreet and cost-effective manner.
Every family is different. Some couples need a neutral mediator. Others simply need legal guidance to complete an uncontested divorce properly and safely.
Pre-Filing Mediation allows couples to resolve their divorce before any lawsuit is filed. Rather than initiating litigation and being “served,” both parties voluntarily meet with a neutral mediator to work toward a settlement agreement. The agreement is crafted by the parties — not imposed by a judge.
• Divorce (all issues)
• Child Support
• Alimony
• Parenting Plans
• Un-married parties
• Post-Judgment Modifications
Some couples are not in active conflict, they simply need guidance to divorce properly and protect themselves legally. For those parties, we offer structured, litigation-free legal services that provide clarity and protection without creating unnecessary hostility. This provides a faster resolution — often in as little as three weeks
• Unbundled Legal Services
• Collaborative Divorce
Starting out in 1998 with being in the courtroom, then a deliberate shift away from adversarial litigation in 2011, Tricia Fradley now focuses exclusively on helping families resolve matters peacefully, efficiently, and with dignity.