A New Path. A Fresh Start.
Sometimes, a family law problem can seem unsolvable. You feel as though you have reached a dead end and there is no way out. But it may be possible to find a new path, one that leaves past disappointments behind and creates hope for the future.
Sue Brown is an attorney and certified mediator who works to reduce hostility and tension while guiding clients through difficult family law issues. She uses mediation and collaborative law exclusively to facilitate positive and effective solutions without the emotional destruction and expense associated with divorce litigation.
Sue's firm, A Fresh Start Mediation, can advise and assist you in these and other matters:
- Marital mediation—achieving practical family law solutions that can lessen marital discord and strengthen a marriage.
- Divorce mediation—using mediation to reduce hostility and stress while achieving a successful resolution of separation and divorce issues.
- Collaborative divorce—using the collaborative process to develop "outside the box" solutions to problems of separation and divorce.
- Separation and divorce—creating separation agreements that resolve all matters relating to separation and divorce.
- Child custody and visitation—helping parents develop co-parenting strategies that provide for the best interests of their children.
- Property division—dividing all of the marital assets and debts equitably.
- Child support—providing support for the needs of children.
- Spousal support—addressing the ongoing financial needs and stability of both parties.
- Prenuptial and post-marital agreements—protecting the rights and assets of clients either entering into marriage or addressing ongoing marital issues.
An Experienced Family Law Mediation Attorney
Sue Brown has practiced family law for over 15 years, and has successfully helped many people to achieve positive solutions to difficult problems. Clients and other lawyers appreciate her professionalism, creativity and intense concern for the well-being of her clients. She understands that the path to the right solution is not always straight. Patient, yet focused on results, Sue knows both human nature and the law, and works diligently to achieve the best possible result for each client.
Sue can help you achieve satisfying, workable solutions to your family law problems. Contact her to arrange for a consultation.
Located in Chapel Hill, A Fresh Start Mediation serves clients in The Triangle and elsewhere in North Carolina.

