Offering Divorce Mediation
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WHAT IS DIVORCE MEDIATION?
Divorce mediation is a cooperative process in which a skilled mediator facilitates respectful, productive dialogue between you and your spouse in order to create mutually agreeable solutions. The mediator is a neutral third party that works with both spouses to facilitate a conversation and assist the parties in resolving their issues. The mediator cannot advocate for either party or give legal advice or legal opinions.
What to Expect from Divorce Mediation;
Negotiate terms of a settlement in face-to-face meetings with the mediator and your spouse
Retain lawyer for independent legal advice and to draft legal documents after mediation
More control over timing and decisions with less expense than traditional divorce
Support and guidance to create optimal solutions
Equal opportunity to express your needs and concerns
An opportunity to find strength and optimism in the face of a difficult situation
THE DIVORCE MEDIATION PROCESS
1. Initial Phone Consultation:
In a brief phone call I will discuss my process so you and your spouse are able to decide if the mediation process will work best
for your family.
2. Mediation Sessions:
We start the mediation process by reviewing and signing the Agreement to Mediate and creating an agenda which includes the issues you need assistance in resolving. If needed, we create interim agreements to address living arrangements, parenting plans, or financial matters until final agreements are reached. We continue to meet until all issues are resolved.
3. Mediated Agreement:
When agreements have been reached on all issues, I prepare a mediated agreement.
4. Independent Legal Advice:
Each spouse takes the Mediated Agreement to their own lawyer for independent legal advice.
5. Finalize the Divorce:
One of the lawyers will file the necessary documents with the Court to finalize the divorce.
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MY ROLE AS A DIVORCE MEDIATOR
I am both a lawyer and a mediator, so I am able to offer you the benefit of both perspectives. As a lawyer I will explain divorce law in Canada and provide legal information about the process of getting a divorce. In the role of mediator, however, I will not advocate for or provide legal advice to you or your spouse. My goal is to facilitate constructive dialogue that results in practical solutions unique to your circumstances. Other professionals, such as divorce coaches, child experts, or financial specialists, may be brought in as needed and agreed upon by both spouses.