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What are the benefits?
There are many benefits to choosing family mediation including:
Family Mediation provides a safe environment where each party can be heard as they present their concerns
Family Mediation promotes open communication and positive change for all parties involved
Family Mediation provides structure for difficult conversations and facilitates communication between parties
Family Mediation is empowering as it gives parties control in decision making for their separating family
Family Mediation avoids lengthy litigation, is cost effective, and time saving
Family Mediation facilitates conversations that allow parties to give and take as they resolve issues that benefit their separating families
Family mediation should be one of the first considerations after separation…
Couples often choose mediation after the court process has begun, making mediation more difficult. Individuals tend to become deeply attached to their legal position, which complicates the types of negotiations required for mediation.
FAQs
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Mediation only works when both parties are willing to negotiate an agreement.
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A mediator can only give legal information to their clients.
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Parties should start the mediation process as soon as they decide to separate.
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The intake process helps identify the issues to be discussed and explains the mediators role on the negotiation process.
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My rate is $200/hour.
Mediation rates in Ontario fluctuate depending on region and can range anywhere from $200-$700 throughout Southern Ontario.
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Virtual appointments can be arranged and scheduled.
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When mediation fails,the mediator will suggest that the parties litigate their case.
