Jean Friesen Law

Jean Friesen Law stands as Red Deer's premier resource for family law and divorce matters, led by attorney Jean Friesen, a distinguished practitioner with 35 years of legal experience focused almost exclusively on family law and separation. Since beginning her law practice in 1989, Jean Friesen has dedicated her professional career to helping families navigate divorce, separation, and custody matters with compassion, expertise, and commitment to amicable resolution whenever possible. What particularly distinguishes Jean Friesen's approach is her specialization in helping couples resolve separation issues without going to court. Rather than assuming litigation is inevitable, Friesen brings specialized training and credentials in mediation and collaborative family law—processes enabling couples to control outcomes while minimizing conflict. This distinctive philosophy reflects understanding that families must often continue relating to each other long after divorce, and that solutions emerging from mutual agreement typically serve families better than judge-imposed orders. Jean Friesen's credentials reflect her commitment to these alternative approaches. As a trained mediator, Friesen facilitates productive dialogue between divorcing spouses, enabling them to reach mutual agreements on custody, support, and property division through structured, neutral processes. As a certified collaborative family law lawyer, Friesen participates in collaborative divorce processes where both parties' attorneys work cooperatively toward settlement while remaining ready to advocate if settlement efforts fail. This combination of mediation and collaborative law expertise creates exceptional value for families committed to amicable resolution. Friesen's extensive experience encompasses 25+ years of practice focused almost exclusively on family law. This deep specialization means she has encountered virtually every family law scenario imaginable and knows the approaches most likely to produce favorable outcomes. She has appeared before the court in Alberta at various levels including Provincial Court, Queen's Bench, and the Court of Appeal—courtroom experience that informs her litigation skills should disputes require judicial resolution. Jean Friesen Law's practice areas address family law comprehensively. From divorce and separation to child custody arrangements, the firm handles matters where amicable resolution is possible. The firm's mediation services provide structured environments where couples can discuss difficult issues productively. The firm also handles estate planning, recognizing that divorce often necessitates updating wills and estate documents. Located at #404 4814 Ross St in Red Deer, Jean Friesen Law maintains convenient access for Red Deer families. For clients seeking family law representation from a lawyer with 35 years of experience, 25+ years of exclusive family law focus, and genuine specialization in mediation and collaborative approaches, Jean Friesen Law offers exactly the combination of expertise, alternative dispute resolution training, and commitment to amicable resolution that produces the best outcomes for separating families.