One shared process instead of two legal teams Substantially, in most cases. Litigated divorces in Canada average around $12,000 per person — up to $45,000 per person if the case goes to trial — while [...]
Different roles, different skill sets Most divorce mediators are not lawyers, and mediators do not provide legal advice — mediation requires a different, neutral skill set, and Law Society rules prevent one lawyer from representing [...]
Weeks at the table, not years in court Most couples complete mediation in roughly four to six sessions over about two months, depending on the complexity of their finances and how quickly decisions come together. [...]
Yes — when it's drafted properly Yes — a properly drafted separation agreement that meets the requirements of Ontario's Family Law Act (in writing, signed, witnessed, with full financial disclosure and ideally independent legal advice [...]
Disagreement is what mediation is for That's exactly when you use one. If you agreed on everything, you wouldn't need mediation. The mediator's role is to help you work through the disputed issues — and [...]
Screening first, safety always Mediation isn't automatically off the table, but it requires proper screening. Individual intake meetings, remote video sessions, and a documented safety plan can create a process that protects the vulnerable spouse [...]
Start where 96% of cases end anyway If you and your spouse are both willing to negotiate in good faith, mediation typically delivers a faster, less expensive, more private resolution that you control — with [...]
A divorce moderator is a neutral third party who helps couples negotiate their divorce settlement amicably A divorce moderator, also known as a divorce mediator, is a trained professional who facilitates productive communication between separating [...]
A divorce mediator facilitates negotiations while a lawyer advocates for one party's legal interests The key difference lies in their fundamental roles and objectives. A divorce mediator acts as a neutral third party who helps [...]
Mediation offers a more collaborative, cost-effective, and less adversarial approach to divorce Choosing a divorce mediator instead of traditional litigation provides several significant advantages for separating couples. A mediator facilitates open dialogue and helps both [...]
