Anne Freed Family Law
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 579 handling Family Law.
About Anne Freed Family Law
Anne E. Freed operates a solo family law practice in midtown Toronto, focused on separation, divorce, and related matters outside of a courtroom setting whenever possible. Freed was called to the Ontario bar in 1981 and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Honours Sociology from McGill University, a Juris Doctor from the University of British Columbia, and a Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. That combination of a litigation background and an advanced dispute resolution credential shapes how the practice is built: clients are offered a menu of six process options, running from traditional negotiation through mediation, collaborative practice, and arbitration, with court kept as a last resort.
The caseload centers on separation agreements, divorce, marriage contracts, and cohabitation agreements, and the practice also drafts wills and powers of attorney and offers estate mediation. Freed holds an OAFM Accredited Family Mediator designation and describes the aim of the work as helping clients resolve disputes while keeping their personal and financial dignity intact. For clients working with a limited budget, unbundled, limited scope services are available too, so a full retainer isn't the only option.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Anne Freed was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1981.
- Freed holds a Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, along with a BA in Honours Sociology from McGill University and a JD from the University of British Columbia.
- Freed is an OAFM Accredited Family Mediator (AccFM) with advanced training in mediation, arbitration, and collaborative practice.
- Freed has served on the Council of the Ontario Bar Association and as a former executive of the Canadian Bar Association's Family Law section and of the OBA's Alternative Dispute Resolution section.
In the community
- Freed runs a Collaborative Practice Study Group that brings together family lawyers, financial professionals, and mental health professionals who work on collaborative family law files.
- Freed is a member of Collaborative Practice Toronto and the International Association of Collaborative Practitioners.
- Freed was formerly the Program Director of the Women's Law Association of Ontario and belongs to the Canadian Association of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The office is on the 18th floor of 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, in the city's midtown core.
Because the practice is built around mediation, collaborative law, and negotiation rather than litigation, most client meetings take place at that office rather than at a courthouse.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Anne Freed handle divorce and custody matters, or does every case end up in court?
- Freed sets out six process options for family law disputes, from traditional negotiation and mediation through to collaborative practice and arbitration, and treats court as a last resort rather than the starting point.
- What is collaborative family law, and how does it work?
- In the collaborative process, both spouses and their own lawyers work together as a four person team to resolve the issues, with the parties keeping the decision making authority rather than handing it to a judge.
- Can Anne Freed prepare a separation agreement or a marriage contract?
- Yes. The practice prepares separation agreements after a marriage breakdown, marriage contracts for a first or later marriage, and cohabitation agreements for common law partners.
- Does the firm handle wills, powers of attorney, and estate disputes?
- Yes. Alongside family law, Freed prepares wills and powers of attorney and offers estate mediation to help resolve conflict among family members over how an estate is divided.
- I don't have the budget for a full retainer, can Anne Freed still help?
- The practice offers unbundled, limited scope services, helping with specific matter components for clients who cannot afford full representation, rather than requiring a full file retainer.
- How long has Anne Freed practiced family law, and where is the office?
- Freed was called to the Ontario bar in 1981 and has practiced family law for more than 35 years. The office is on the 18th floor of 2 St. Clair Avenue West in Toronto.
Where to find them
2 St. Clair Avenue West, 18th Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 · 416-368-0700
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