A clearer path
for your family.

Sessions are not open to the public. The written mediation agreement explains confidentiality, its legal limits and any information that may be disclosed. A settlement or later court filing may have a different status. Read about privacy and confidentiality.

A focused session may be arranged without waiting for a contested hearing date. Actual timing depends on availability, both participants’ intake, necessary disclosure and any legal advice. Ask about current dates. Mediation does not suspend court deadlines or guarantee settlement.

Yes, a suitable mediation can focus on a defined holiday issue. You do not need to settle every financial or parenting question in the same session. Explore the holiday service and checklist.

No general income rule requires you to buy private mediation. Eligibility for free or subsidized services depends on the program. Compare Ontario and Alberta options.

We use facilitative mediation. The mediator helps clarify concerns, explore options and keep the conversation productive, without imposing a result or giving legal advice. Participants decide whether to agree, supported by their own independent advice.

Yes. One or both parties may have their own lawyer assist with preparation, participate in sessions by arrangement, or advise between sessions. If only one party has a lawyer, that lawyer does not advise the other party. We discuss roles, fairness, access to advice and any support person or interpreter at intake.

You can enquire without retaining a lawyer for your whole matter. We encourage you to obtain independent legal advice before, during and after mediation, especially before signing or relying on proposed terms. Ask a lawyer about advice or document review for a defined part of your matter. Explore legal-help resources.

A short chronology, the main issues, the documents that matter and a clear sense of your priorities are a useful start. Consider what you need to learn, which options you could discuss and what you may do if agreement is not reached. We will identify appropriate document-sharing arrangements during intake.

The format is discussed beforehand. Joint sessions, separate private meetings, shuttle discussions or virtual arrangements may be considered. The appropriate choice depends on suitability, safety, practical needs and the participants’ circumstances.

Ask for the earliest available intake and a written fee proposal. We confirm the preparation, session time and follow-up included, how extra time is approved, payment arrangements and cancellation terms. Booking follows suitability checks and agreement on the terms.

We can identify the points resolved and the issues still open. The status of any written terms, any further information needed and the next steps should be clear. For family matters, seek independent legal advice about proposed agreements and existing orders.