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Topics

• Child-Inclusive Mediation FAQ
• Courses FAQ
• Divorce
• MEDIATE FAQ
• Mediation and Arbitration
• Parent Coordinator FAQ
• Parenting Plans
• Property Division
• Support
• Voice Of The Child FAQ

Top Questions

• Who will be my mediator?

  Your mediator will be assigned to you based on the information provided in your intake forms. All our mediators have multiple years of experience working with families and children to help our clients succeed.

• How long will on-site mediation take?

   Your intake meeting will last about one hour. The mediation will last between 1-3 hours depending on the circumstances.

• How do I know if mediation is right for me?

  Mediation is an opportunity to try to settle your case. In most cases, we are able to help parties have productive conversations with the mediator. But it is not right for everyone. If you and the other party are both willing to try to reach an agreement rather than have the court decide for you, we suggest you submit your intake forms and schedule separate intake meetings. This will help you and us decide if mediation is suitable in your case. Even if you do not proceed with mediation, you will both receive good information and supportive referrals.

• How much does on-site mediation cost?

  We are a not-for-profit organization designed to support families in your community. We serve all across Ontario and Canada. Our services are provided in-person and virtually.

  All Mediation services are $120/hr, Arbitration matters are $240/hr, Parent Co-ordinator services are $120/hr, Voice Of The Child Report is $180/hr

• Will I have to share my pension?

  A spouse’s pension is treated the same as any other asset that a spouse accumulated during the marriage. That means the spouse with the pension gets credit for the value of the pension on the date of marriage, but will share with the other spouse the rise in the value of the pension during the marriage. The pension will need to be valuated by a professional to determine its value on the date of separation.

• What is the cost of mediation?

  Family mediators operate as private businesses and are not regulated, therefore, their fees can vary. Some courts and community agencies offer mediation services for fees that are charged according to the spouses’ incomes. A family lawyer will be able to provide recommended names of family mediators and the availability of mediation services through the courts and community agencies.