Mediation

A practical, out-of-Court process option
Overline
Resolving divorce issues is challenging.
The landscape is uncertain, the decisions are layered, and the stakes are often high.
Mediation offers a structured, safe way to resolve issues practically with clarity and control.
Two fundamentally different paths to resolution

Mediation v Court

Mediation is a voluntary, non-binding, private settlement meeting guided by a neutral professional.
Court is a mandatory, formal public proceeding where outcomes are decided by a Judge.

Mediation

Cooperative and Solution-Focused

Flexible, Manage Timeline

You Control the Outcome

Lower, Predictable Costs

Court

Adversarial and Win-Lose

Long, Uncertain Process

Judge Decides the Outcome

Higher, Unpredictable Costs

What you need to know

How Mediation Works

Make the most of your mediation with a pre-mediation meeting and document review so your mediator has the necessary details to keep you focused and guide productive, efficient resolution discussions.

01

Preparation

Reflect on your priorities and goal, gather your documents and consider possible options to anticipated issues

02

During Mediation

Identify issues and concerns, explore options, discuss solutions and structure your settlement

03

After Mediation

Lawyers prepare your formal written agreement or proceed to arbitration or Court for a binding decision

THE MEDIATION APPROACH MATTERS

Our Mediation Approach

Early Intervention

Resolve issues before they escalate to better protect your interests, relationship and resources

Practical

Our straight-forward, practical guidance keeps steps manageable and focused don real world actions and results

Tailored Approach

Quality outcomes are reached more efficiently using a propionate process designed around your unique needs

Family-centered

We prioritize your children’s interest, co-parenting relationships and your well-being, whenever possible, in our services

Future-focused

Prioritizing long-term objectives helps to stay focused and make decisions that prioritize your future and well-being

Wholistic

As you navigate the legal process, we pay attention to the emotional and financial aspect that also impact your experience

FAQ

Here are answers to common questions about our mediation process to help you feel prepared and confident.

Once you and your separated spouse agree to mediate with us, complete our mediation request form. We’ll do the necessary conflict and suitability checks, and we’ll get in touch regarding available times and next steps.

Mediation dates are subject to availability. We can often schedule a mediation within a few weeks.

The length of mediation depends on each family’s unique situation and the complexity of the issues. It is common for families to take 2 – 3 sessions to reach a global settlement when there are children and the conflict level is moderate. We book mediation in half-day and full-day sessions.

Mediation costs vary based on session length and complexity, but we provide transparent rates for half-day and full-day sessions. Our rates will vary depending on preparation, document review, and pre-mediation meetings. The total cost of a half -day mediation is typically $3,000.00 + GST and a full-day mediation is approximately $5,000.00 GST.

To make the most of the mediation session, parties and the mediator prepare ahead of time. We offer a pre-mediation meeting for each party separately to orient and gather information about each’s needs and concerns. If either party decides to not attend a pre-mediation meeting, then neither party will have a pre-mediation meeting and the orientation will happen at the beginning of the mediation session. Parties are encouraged to send their relevant disclosure documents to the mediator ahead of the session to save time int he mediation. If documents are provided, the mediator will review them to be ready for the session. If documents are not provided, they may be reviews in mediation; however, this will protract he duration of the mediation sessions.

Mediators structure and manage the mediation process, facilitating discussions, clarifying options, and keeping parties on track. The mediator remains neutral, ensuring a safe space for open communication. Mediators do not make decisions for parties.

Each party has the option to attend mediation with or without a lawyer.

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