Mediation
Empowerment and Growth!
A recent study from the Canadian Research Institute for Law and Family concluded that Mediation in Ontario has a success rate of 87% for full or partial agreements. Additionally, research shows that people involved in family disputes are happier with the outcome of Mediation rather than through Court process. Participants are also more likely to follow agreements that they have come to on their own rather than orders that have been imposed on them through the courts. The recent cuts to Legal Aid Ontario have made mediation even more important, it saves money and is usually completed significantly faster. Finally, the changes to the Divorce Act suggests that people need to try Alternative Dispute Resolutions prior to start a court process, given that is appropriate and safe to do so.
Different Forms of Mediation Offered:
Family Mediation
Family Mediation is a formal dispute resolution option to resolve family issues resulting from separation and divorce. A trained and Accredited Family Mediator who is a neutral third party helps you and the other party come to an agreement by facilitate difficult conversations in a safe and controlled space. The mediator will assist both clients in identifying their needs, clarifying issues, and reaching an agreement that fits your new family dynamics.
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Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM)
Child Inclusive Mediation is similar to Family Mediation in a lot of ways, the purpose is to have a trained and Accredited Child Inclusive Mediator assist families in resolving issues resulting from separation and divorce. The difference with Child Inclusive Mediation is just as it sounds, the Mediator will meet with your child or children separately and bring their voices into the Mediation.
