Jane B. Freidson Family Law & Mediation

Welcome to my home page.  I am a trial lawyer specializing in family law in New York City.  My decades of experience have shown how easily a family problem can spiral out of control when people rush to court and how much damage can be done to everyone in the family when that happens.  Divorce mediation offers you another option - let me help you find another way to resolve your family law issues.  Visit my FAQ page for more information about mediation.

As an impartial mediator, I can help you and your partner resolve everything you might have taken up in court through meaningful, productive conversations with one another.  I will not take anyone’s side, nor be anyone’s lawyer, but I will discuss with you how the legal process might handle your issues if you chose to go to court.  I will help you focus on what you need to resolve in order to move forward with your life and I will share with you how other couples have handled similar problems.  When you create your own solution, tailor-made for your own family, I will write a legally enforceable agreement for you.

If mediation is not for you, I can be your attorney in and out of court.  I routinely represent people in Family Court and Supreme Court in New York City on issues ranging from prenuptial agreements, separation agreements, to paternity, child support, custody, divorce, and enforcement or modification of an existing order.    I will always explain to you your options and defer to your judgment about how to proceed, whether it is negotiating a settlement for you or going to court. 

Call for your free telephone consultation and see if I can help you.