Divorce Mediation
Divorce Mediation
The law itself urges mediation
The Divorce Act- Sections:-
7.2, 7.3 “A party to a proceeding …shall…to the best of their ability, protect any child of the marriage from conflict arising from the proceeding”;
“……the parties ……shall try to resolve the matters….through a family dispute resolution process”.
2 (1) family dispute resolution process means a process outside of court that is used by parties to a family law dispute to attempt to resolve any matters in dispute, including negotiation, mediation and collaborative law;
Legal Advisor
7.7 (2) Duty to discuss and inform . It is also the duty of every legal adviser …. (a) to encourage the person to attempt to resolve the matters….through a family dispute resolution process, unless the circumstances…clearly not be appropriate to do so; (b) to inform the person of the family justice services known….that might assist the person (i) in resolving the matters…
Emphasis added to the above
If you’re going through a divorce or separation, get a divorce mediator from The Resolution Alternative to help ease the stress you may be feeling. We are especially vigilant where there may be power imbalances, or mistreatment of one person by the other. If you could really use an impartial third party, it’s best to find a mediator who is commited to helping you avoid adversarial confrontations and costly court fees. When both sides reach agreement faster, your family can reduce or avoid continuing added emotional stress,
Many people worry about:
- We’re “common law”. Does that change things, and if so, how ?
- What will happen with the children?
- How will child support work, now and in the future?
- Am I eligible to receive spousal support? Will I have to pay any? If so, how much?
- My partner has always handled the finances. How do I get details on the real position?
- We own a house. How will we deal with it?
- The other party has a pension, but I don’t. How does that work?
- What about Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)?
- What about property outside of Ontario?
- I received a gift from my parents, or an inheritance. Do I need to share that?
- My partner is self-employed. Does that change things, and if so, how?
- …and many more that arise in the specific situation of the two people involved.
We can handle complicated divorce-related issues through working with both parties to create several possible solutions. We’ll strive to find solutions that will work best for your family. When you secure our services, you should expect:
- ‘Comprehensive’ mediation
- Flexible scheduling
- Prompt response times
- Impartial, professional, service
- Attention to detail
- Reasonable cost
If you’d like help with what you are going through, contact The Resolution Alternative and get a mediator. We’ll help you determine what steps you need to take that may resolve your problems efficiently and promptly. Our policy is to speak with both parties by phone, at no charge, even before any actual meeting. Both parties must feel comfortable with the idea of mediation and the mediator. We’re available Monday through Friday by appointment. We look forward to serving your needs as soon as you call on us.
Mediation-when you want to avoid an expensive, damaging, legal battle.