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Should I Be Considering Divorce Mediation?

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By Alan E. Freed You and your spouse have been going through tough times. You’ve been on a retreat; you’ve

November 21, 2013

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From the Lawyer’s Desk: What is Mediation?

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The following was originally posted on Patch.com by Alan E. Freed as part of a weekly series written by the attorneys

March 7, 2013

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Does Mediation Mean Getting Divorced Without Lawyers?

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By Alan E. Freed These are tough economic times and people who are considering divorce are often concerned, with good

February 16, 2012

Love83

I Didn’t Want This Divorce, So Why Should I Pay Her Anything?

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By Alan E. Freed It’s not unusual for me to meet with a husband after his wife tells him that

January 5, 2012

Love85

Does Divorce Have to be Angry?

By Alan E. FreedAlan Freed Featured, Collaborative Family Law, Divorce, Divorce MediationNo Comments

By Alan Freed I see lots of different kinds of people coming into my office to talk about divorce. Although

October 19, 2011

Love117

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