WHAT IS FAMILY MEDIATION?
Separation is always hard and challenging especially if it involves children. During this time, an effective way to work this out is to start a conversation through mediation. Mediation helps develop a creative solution to disagreements or disputes and helps come up with a respectful solution. It is a voluntary, safe, confidential and cost effective process.
The number of sessions required will depend on multiple factors. Once an agreement is reached; all parties shall be provided with a draft of memorandum of understanding/agreement for review.
Financial mediation services are offered in collaboration with a financial divorce specialist. The specialist will assist parties with division of assets and finances.
The parties are encouraged to seek independent legal advice during the process as needed and their respective lawyers shall make it a legally binding agreement.
Mediation will not work in situations where there is a power imbalance and abuse as it will prohibit one or both parties from engaging in a productive conversation. In such cases, it may be more appropriate to take the traditional litigation approach, where decision-making authority is vested in an arbitrator or judge.
Our mediation service is also offered after business hours and on weekends.