A Civilized Exit: Reducing the Emotional Toll of Divorce
Divorce is inherently stressful, but the adversarial system makes it worse. We provide a calm, neutral environment where couples from across Hampden County can reach a fair…
Avoiding the “Post-Divorce” Trap: Why Settlements Stick
DIY divorces often lead to “buyer’s remorse” and return trips to court for modifications. Because mediated agreements are reached collaboratively, they have a much higher…
The Expert Edge: Why Attorney Michael Frazee’s Experience Counts
A neutral mediator is good; an experienced family law attorney mediator is better. With over 20 years in family law and 10+ years dedicated to…
Privacy Matters: Keeping Your Business Off the Public Record
Traditional divorce filings are public. Anyone in Holyoke or Southwick can potentially access the intimate details of your finances and disagreements. Mediation is a confidential process. Divorce Mediation Group…
Speed and Control: Setting Your Own Timeline in West Springfield
The Hampden County court system is often backlogged, leading to months of uncertainty. In our West Springfield office, you set the pace. Mediation allows couples from Wilbraham and Ludlow to resolve their marriage…
Protecting the Children: The Compassionate Approach in Longmeadow
Litigation turns parents into adversaries; mediation keeps them as partners in parenting. Drawing on his background as a Guardian Ad Litem, Atty. Frazee helps parents…
The Cost of Conflict: Mediation vs. Traditional Litigation
Court battles in Hampden County can drain a family’s savings. Mediation at Divorce Mediation Group typically costs a fraction of a litigated divorce. We help families in Springfield and Agawam keep…
Why “Go It Alone” is a Legal Risk for Western MA Couples
Many couples in Chicopee and Westfield think a DIY divorce is the cheapest route, but “pro se” mistakes often lead to expensive courtroom corrections later. Attorney Michael Frazee utilizes…
References For Parents Not Living Together
One of my roles as a mediator is to help educate parents in dealing with the difficulties encountered by their children when their parents are…
Divorce Mediation Group Moves to New Location
After 17 years in downtown Springfield, we decided to move to a location that offered more mediation space for our clients, was more accessible than…
