Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Mediation Services
With nearly three decades of legal experience, I transitioned from traditional litigation to specialize in family law mediation after recognizing the emotional and financial toll of courtroom battles. My practice focuses on helping separating couples create tailored solutions through confidential mediation, prioritizing cooperative resolution over adversarial conflict. I bring specialized training as a parenting coordinator and Law Society-accredited mediator to facilitate fair agreements on matters including parenting plans, property division, and support arrangements.My process emphasizes transparency, with clients paying only for the time required to reach resolution rather than rigid flat fees. Having served British Columbia clients since 1989 and expanded accessibility through virtual consultations, I combine deep legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help families navigate transitions while preserving relationships for future co-parenting needs.
Services
Family Mediation
Separation Agreements
Parenting Plans
Cohabitation Agreements
Uncontested Divorces
Prenuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialized family law experience
- Hourly billing rewards efficient resolution
- Confidential mediation process guaranteed
- Proven success in complex family matters
- Flexible scheduling including virtual options
Associations and certifications
- Law Society accredited Family Law Mediator
- Law Society accredited Parenting Coordinator and Arbitrator
- Mediate BC Family Roster Registered Roster Mediator
What people say
Exceptional conflict resolution
Deep legal expertise
Fair billing practices
Empathetic guidance
Preserved co-parenting relationships
Services
Family Mediation
Neutral third-party mediation helps separating couples resolve disputes without court involvement. Services include parenting plan development, property division, and support negotiations through confidential Zoom or in-person sessions. The process empowers clients to create customized agreements while maintaining control over outcomes, with all discussions remaining strictly confidential even if matters later proceed to court.
Separation Agreements
Comprehensive agreement drafting covering all aspects of separation except divorce proceedings. Includes parenting arrangements, financial support obligations, property division, debt allocation, and special provisions. Documents undergo rigorous legal review to ensure enforceability while clients receive guidance to consult independent legal counsel before finalizing agreements to protect their individual interests.
Parenting Plans
Specialized mediation creating detailed parenting arrangements tailored to children's needs. Addresses custody schedules, decision-making responsibilities, holiday allocations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. Focuses on maintaining stable child relationships with both parents while establishing clear frameworks for future co-parenting cooperation through practical, enforceable agreements.
Cohabitation Agreements
Pre-relationship agreements protecting individual assets and establishing financial frameworks for common-law couples. Covers property rights during relationship duration and potential separation scenarios. Designed to provide legal clarity while respecting both parties' interests through balanced, forward-thinking provisions that minimize future conflict risks.
Uncontested Divorces
Efficient divorce processing for couples with finalized separation agreements. Legal documentation preparation and court filing assistance ensures proper legal termination of marriage while maintaining compliance with all procedural requirements. Clients benefit from simplified processes and reduced costs compared to contested divorce proceedings.
People
Fraser, Katherine
Family Law Mediator
Accredited family law mediator with 30 years' experience transitioning from litigation to specialized mediation. Holds Law Society credentials as both mediator and parenting coordinator, combining legal expertise with conflict resolution skills to help families create sustainable agreements.
Questions
Why use hourly billing instead of flat fees?
Hourly billing ensures fair pricing based on actual time required, allowing clients to pay less when matters resolve quickly without artificial time constraints.
Can you draft agreements if we already agree on terms?
As mediator I can document agreements, but cannot provide legal advice to both parties - you'd need separate legal review before signing.
What's included in separation agreements?
Comprehensive agreements covering parenting plans, child/spousal support, property division, debt allocation, and other relationship-specific provisions.
Do we need lawyers present during mediation?
Not required - many clients mediate directly, though I can accommodate lawyer participation if preferred or when court deadlines apply.
How are drafting fees calculated?
Separate legal drafting fees based on complexity - simpler agreements use templates while customized arrangements billed hourly, always more cost-effective than traditional litigation.
