Mediation

What.

Mediation is the use of a neutral third party to assist parties involved in resolving their dispute.

The parties, not the mediator, make the decisions about the terms of their agreement.

A legally binding alternative to going to court.

A very flexible process that is unique to each circumstance.

How.

The mediator will work with both parties to design a process that suits the specific situation.

The mediator facilitates meetings in person, or with the assistance of technology that includes all parties, and separate meetings with each party and their representative.

The mediator assists the parties to come to a conclusion that takes into account the desires of both parties.

A legally binding decision is made

Why.

Mediation is a practical, flexible and confidential process to address disputes of all kinds.

Mediation can be less expensive and often faster than going to court.

Mediation helps both parties learn better ways to solve problems and take more control over what happens in disputes.

Mediation is informal, private and less stressful than court proceedings.

Categories

Family

We provide mediation for a variety of family related matters including re-organization of the family after separation or divorce, co-parenting schedules and decision making, financial matters, and property matters connected to separation and divorce. We also mediate family business matters, family property or finances, family inheritance and estates, care of elderly parents, adoptions, pre-nuptial plans, and family conflict.

Civil Mediation for Industry and Community

The phrase “civil mediation” refers to mediation of any kind of dispute except for “family”, Child Protection and criminal matters. Civil mediation can be used for a very wide range of conflicts including disputes between neighbours, workplace conflict, commercial and business disputes etc.

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