PARK CITY, UTAH • MEDIATION

Control the process. Protect your assets. Secure your legacy.

Strategic Resolution for High-Value Marital Estates

The Contained Divorce is a sophisticated, attorney-led collaborative framework designed for families who prioritize privacy, agency, and efficiency. Whether your estate involves complex business interests, diverse investment portfolios, or high-conflict dynamics, our process provides a controlled environment to reach a fair and equitable outcome without the public spectacle of litigation.

Schedule a Free Consult

Divorce, handled differently.

Court-Rostered Master Mediator
Heber City, Utah

The Process

01 The Fit

A brief no-charge call to determine if TCD is the right fit for your situation and family.

02 Strategic Intake

You provide financial and intake information before we meet, so our time together is spent on solutions.

03 The Initial Session

A two-hour meeting to set the agenda, establish positions, and identify any specialists needed.

04 Measured Resolution

Sessions are spaced to your family's needs — informed, pressure-free decision-making throughout.

05 The Exit Strategy

A Memorandum of Understanding is reached, reviewed, drafted by an attorney, and filed with the court.

Learn More

The "Contained" advantage

Unlike traditional litigation—where parties often lose focus as counsel files motion after motion—The Contained Divorce keeps you in the driver’s seat. Under the guidance of an experienced Master Mediator, you navigate the legal road to divorce in a streamlined, self-paced manner.

Professional Integrity

We bridge the gap between "DIY" apps (which often lack legal nuance) and the adversarial court system. Our process is led by attorney-mediators, ensuring your agreement is legally sound and professionally drafted.

Discretion & Privacy

Maintain your family's privacy by settling matters outside of the public record.

Expert Integration

Christina Zavell, Esq., has curated a premier network of Utah-based specialists—including financial neutrals, forensic accountants, and family therapists—to provide data-driven clarity on complex asset division and co-parenting strategies.

Schedule a Free Consult

Wealth Preservation & Strategic Division

For mid-to-high net worth families, divorce is a significant investment in change. We focus on a "smart division" of the marital estate, evaluating assets and debts with precision.

Customized Parenting Plans

We facilitate productive engagement to develop parenting plans that protect your children’s best interests while minimizing the stress of highly charged transitions.

Resource Allocation

We redirect your financial resources away from "the fight" and toward solutions. Instead of funding a lengthy court battle, your investment is used to secure your family’s financial and emotional future.

A Streamlined Path Forward

Whether you are navigating an initial divorce, a modification, or a parentage action, The Contained Divorce offers a more customized outcome at a fraction of the traditional cost. You have the option to retain independent counsel for review or utilize our streamlined attorney-drafting services to finalize your filing.

Schedule a Free Consult

Meet Christina

Christina Zavell, Esq.

attorney • Utah Bar court-rostered master mediator • domestic mentor

Christina holds a JD from Suffolk University Law School and a BA from Brown University. A licensed member of the Utah Bar, she brings a direct, no-nonsense but compassionate approach to high-conflict family matters — and has built a trusted network of financial neutrals, co-parenting therapists, and attorneys across Utah to support families through every dimension of change.

Full Bio

what clients say

Christina was amazing! She was able to successfully mediate a stipulation to divorce in one day that had been held up for months. I would highly recommend her.

Christina was very professional and experienced throughout our mediation process. I can’t thank her enough for walking us through it all and ensuring we reached a fair resolution in a timely manner. She is just the best!

You made a very hard situation more survivable and workable and I wasn’t sure anyone could! Thank you for helping us get this done quickly. In my book you’re the best (but I hope I never need these services again)!

Kindness, patience and understanding through difficult circumstances. I felt like Christina tried her best to get the most fair outcome possible despite resistance to the process due to stress and anxiety. Thank you for your help in working out a fair outcome.

Ready to begin?

The first consultation is free. Let's find out if TCD is right for your family.

Schedule Your Free Consult