Divorce Mediation Toronto – A Case Study

Carrie and Ryan decided to enter into family mediation and chose Divorce the Smartway (DTSW). They discovered that our Toronto divorce mediation services / alternative dispute resolution give them a civilized and co-operative way of getting issues concerning their separation amicably resolved. It involved them both sitting down with a specially trained neutral mediator to discuss their division of property problems freely and positively, the aim being to make it easier to reach agreement on their complex issues.

Carrie and Ryan discovered that what’s known as the cost effective Soft Landing Method mediation process and concepts would be used to deal with the issues they were facing.

The first step our Toronto divorce mediation expert took was to get the couple to feel relaxed in each other’s presence and calm any fears they had. Carrie and Ryan were then advised that mediation was a collaborative practice, and that their priority had to be the wellbeing of their children. They were also told that the mediation process would help them reach reasonable agreement, even on their most sensitive of issues.

During their mediation sessions, Carrie and Ryan benefited from the mediator’s skill and professionalism in expanding their knowledge and understanding of their situation, and explaining the options available to them. This gave both all the information they needed to make informed decisions

As regards Carrie and Ryan’s issues with their home, the mediator laid out their various options:

As with the vast majority of couples, the mediation process proved to be far quicker for Carrie and Ryan than litigation. Their mediation sessions lasted for just 2 months before their separation agreement was written and signed. On average, litigated divorces can take between 12 and 36 months.