Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process (ADR), also called family dispute resolution process, where you and your partner meet with a mediator to resolve your legal issues without …

In family law, you must think about trying ADR to resolve your issues out of court if it's suitable for you. ADR might not be right for you if: one person is afraid of another person because there is …

whether your mediation is closed or open. Most family law mediation is closed. This is explained in Step 4. Mediation is usually private or confidential. This is different from a court case. Once …

Open or closed mediation. You should also understand the difference between open and closed mediation. Know whether your mediation is open or closed. Closed mediation means that what …

There are many reasons why people choose mediation-arbitration. And there are also reasons why they don't. Think about these reasons and then decide if you want to try mediation – …

There is a history of family violence, mental illness, or drug abuse. You can't talk to your partner. You can't work cooperatively with your partner. Each family court location in Ontario offers …

Each family court location in Ontario offers subsidized mediation services. You can get up to 8 hours of mediation for a fee that is based on each person's income. You can use this service …

For example, it might say that you have to try mediation to work out your issues before going to court. Even if your separation agreement doesn't say this, you may want to get help from a …

There is a history of family violence, mental illness, or drug abuse. You can't talk to your partner. You can't work cooperatively with your partner. Each family court location in Ontario offers …

If a parent doesn't agree with the family arbitration award, you can appeal to a court in some cases. You can usually appeal if you think that the parenting coordinator didn't apply the law …