Your Family, Your decisions, a better way forward
Divorce doesn’t have to be a battle. Prestley ADR helps couples find reasonable, out-of-court resolutions through mediation and arbitration.
Linda Pearce Prestley
A Personal Note
After nearly 20 years on the bench, I have seen that most families do not need an adversarial court process to resolve divorce or other family matters. They benefit from finding solutions that reflect their own needs and preferences, guided by a skilled neutral mediator. Mediation keeps families- not lawyers or the courts- in control, helping them reach fair, practical and cost-effective agreements.
With the help of Judge Prestley, we were able to get to (the) case to resolve without the need for a trial. Judge Prestley has a balanced demeanor, is personable, and has creative solutions to difficult problems. Most importantly, the clients left the mediation with a fair result. Our firm will most certainly use Judge Prestley for other difficult cases in the future.
defendant's counsel
Judge Prestley’s wealth of knowledge and decades of experience is a game changer for parties seeking to cut through the morass of family court, keep costs down, and craft agreements and parenting plans that work for the unique needs of their families. The addition of Judge Prestley to the rank of private mediators is a huge win for parties and practitioners alike.
plaintiff's counsel
Judge Prestley is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive and transparent in her communication. We needed help figuring out how to equitably split our assets; she gave us various options and helped us settle on a plan that worked for both of us. I also appreciated her ability to remain neutral and help us move past some points of conflict.
self-represented party
defendant's counsel
With the help of Judge Prestley, we were able to get (the) case to resolve without the need for a trial. Judge Prestley has a balanced demeanor, is personable, and has creative solutions to difficult problems. Most importantly, the clients left the mediation with a fair result. Our firm will most certainly use Judge Prestley for other difficult cases in the future.
plaintiff's counsel
self-represented party
Judge Prestley is a pleasure to work with. She is responsive and transparent in her communication. We needed help figuring out how to equitably split our assets; she gave us various options and helped us settle on a plan that worked for both of us. I also appreciated her ability to remain neutral and help us move past some points of conflict.
Judge Prestley’s wealth of knowledge and decades of experience is a game changer for parties seeking to cut through the morass of family court, keep costs down, and craft agreements and parenting plans that work for the unique needs of their families. The addition of Judge Prestley to the rank of private mediators is a huge win for parties and practitioners alike.
Arbitration
Prestley ADR provides arbitration services for family law cases, offering a flexible and private alternative to traditional court proceedings. Judge Prestley works closely with counsel to customize the process to each case, ensuring efficiency, professionalism, and confidence in a final, binding resolution.
Mediation
Judge Prestley facilitates productive, respectful discussions that help families and attorneys find balanced, lasting resolutions. Drawing on her extensive judicial experience, she guides each mediation with fairness, creativity, and efficiency—minimizing time, expense, and conflict while ensuring that all voices are heard.
Practice Areas
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