#1 ChristieLegal Is Passionate About Being a Divorce Case &/or Child Custody Paralegal and Mediator, So She Will Do The Heavy Lifting To Help The Parties Create and Implement Solutions That Are Fair To Both of Them
I, as ChristieLegal, have been passionate about being a divorce paralegal, divorce mediator, child custody paralegal, and/or child custody mediator since February of 2013 because nothing is more important for your physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being than NOT being partnered with a negative or toxic person and being able to spend a reasonable amount of time with your children and share in making decisions for them. Who you create a child with and romantically partner with are the most important decisions that you can make because that person or those people can significantly improve or negatively affect your life more than anyone else can! My extreme passion for this work is based on the negative marriage, relationship, and child custody and parenting time experiences of my relatives, friends, clients, and myself.
#2 ChristieLegal Saves Clients Money and Time and Writes More Effective Court Documents
Working with me, as ChristieLegal, instead of both parties hiring attorneys and battling it out, MIGHT BE the best choice for your MN divorce case and/or child custody case because I save my clients thousands of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars and at least 3 months in the court process, and I work diligently to write court documents that will be benefit both parties during and long after the family court case process is finished!!!

First, I save the parties thousands of dollars to tens of thousands of dollars compared to the parties hiring lawyers and battling it out!!! I charge at least $350 per hour less than the cost of hiring lawyers. In addition, I give a discount to 2 groups of people. First, I give a 10% discount to hero folks – EMTs, firefighters, military members, law enforcement and corrections officers, mental health care providers, including substance abuse counselors, social workers, and teachers, including veterans of those careers. From ages 6 to 18, I was a Navy Brat (a child of a Navy sailor), so I know that I couldn’t do what military folks are doing or have done. I was a corrections officer and a teacher in St. Paul and the suburbs, so I know that those are really mentally and physically taxing, dangerous, and low paying careers. Lastly, my children and I have used the services of mental health care providers and social workers since shortly after my late-husband Karl died in 2009. Second, I give a sliding scale fee discount to folks who earn under $70k per year together.

Second, I save my clients at least 3 months in the court process, with parties who are amicable and are able to file for divorce and/or a child custody order jointly saving at least 6 months in the court process!! First, if necessary or requested, then I work to educate clients about MN divorce laws and child custody laws. Then, I work to help the clients reach agreements on all of the issues or, in certain situations, refer them to a few mediators to do so. Therefore, my work creates less conflict and negativity, which shortens the court case process!

Lastly, my clients have the opportunity for me to write divorce case and/or child custody case documents that are more likely to be more effective and for a longer period of time. When clients reach agreements with each other with my help, instead of being ordered by a judge how to divorce and/or handle a child custody case, their decisions are significantly more likely to be more effective and effective for a longer period of time because they know their situation better than attorneys and a judge do!! In addition, my clients will be significantly more likely to buy into the agreements that they reached, instead of accepting a judge’s decisions that were forced upon them, since they had skin in the game. This is a beautiful thing for society, as well, because my clients will be less likely to be back in court multiple times after the divorce and/or child custody case has been decided by the judge because 1 or both of the parties isn’t following the divorce and/or child custody case documents. Do you want to be trapped in an endless divorce process and/or child custody case litigation, or do you want to move on with your life?!

#3 ChristieLegal Is Highly Qualified to Be a Divorce and/or Child Custody Paralegal and Mediator
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I highly recommend Christie L. Thompson, paralegal, as a highly skilled family law professional. Christie was a godsend in assisting my ex-husband and I to achieve an amicable, inexpensive, and speedy divorce. Her meticulous work on our divorce petition was deemed impeccable by the judge, which meant we did not need to set a court date since our divorce was accepted on the first proposal. I am very grateful for her ability to bring a calm resolution at a difficult time.
Deborah Cavitt, St. Paul,MN
After 8 years, my ex-wife and I made the difficult decision to finally get a divorce. My ex-wife was looking into lawyers that were asking for $4,000 up front, and I hadn’t even begun looking. Since my wife and I were nearly on the same page in dividing our assets, I suggested that we use Christie as a paralegal. Not only did we save nearly $10,000 dollars and months of fighting using Christie, but she also guided us through all the steps necessary to get to the end point as quickly and easily as possible. Christie articulated exactly what we would need to decide and brought up things that we hadn’t even thought of. When we submitted the divorce documents, there were no issues and the divorce process was quick. Using Christie is will save you thousands of dollars and headaches, and you won’t regret it.
Joe G., Minneapolis, in April 2016
Christie was wonderful. A kind and supportive professional that will guide you through one of the harder experiences in life. I have recommended her to others already.
Colin A., S. St. Paul, MN
My ex and I worked with Christie to write our divorce decree in 2015. It was a difficult time but she made it less painful. She was prompt, fair, has personal and professional experience, and did a healthy amount of questioning to be sure my ex and I knew what we wanted. This is the way to go if you don’t want to get lawyers involved and is definitely more affordable.”
Amy Anderson, Minneapolis, August 2017
Christie worked with me through this most difficult process. She explained everything and made this whole thing less painful to me. I would recommend Christie to anyone who goes through this.
Mary Mann, Cottage Grove, June 2018
Christie came highly recommended to me by a very well respected attorney. She assisted me in becoming familiar with the timing regarding the filing of divorce documents, so that I could clearly make the next steps. She really knows her stuff! Her knowledge and experience makes her a reliable paralegal. Christie is also helpful in a competent and compassionate way. She went above and beyond and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Christie to someone else who’s looking for a fantastic family law paralegal.
Paul Jeannotte, Minneapolis, November 2015
Christie is professional, thorough and overall great at what she does. I am thankful that we were able to use Christie as the process was respectful and collaborative. Our documents were in order quickly and Christie’s pricing was very reasonable.
Talley Flora, Edina, June 2018
Christie helped me A LOT with my twin daughters. Very affordable AND professional! I recommend her to all single parents!
Herman Abrams, July 2017
Christie Lea is very responsive and professional. I was and am so pleased that she offers an inexpensive painless way to move through the divorce process. I, of course, also appreciate the military/veterans discount.
With Christie’s help I was able to start and complete the divorce (non-contested) process in days (based on her work, the only reason it went longer was Christie waiting on changed information from us). I highly recommend Christie Lea and her services in the event you need these services!
Leonard Rusty Carlson, NW Metro., May 11, 2023
Christie is a truly helpful, easy and affordable option. If your divorce is mutual and peaceful, Christie is definitely the legal option you want. Communication and follow through are important and Christie does them well.
Scott Lindholm, St. Paul, February 21, 2024
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