Mediation Ground Rules and Intentions

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What are mediation ground rules?2025-06-12T12:10:48-04:00

Mediation ground rules are guidelines set to ensure productive negotiations.

During divorce mediation, establishing ground rules helps create a respectful and structured environment. These guidelines can include maintaining confidentiality, allowing equal speaking opportunities, and focusing discussions on future goals rather than past grievances. Adhering to these rules ensures that both parties feel heard and respected, which can facilitate mutually agreeable outcomes and reduce emotional stress. Additionally, these rules can prevent misunderstandings, promote fairness, and streamline the mediation process, making it a cost-effective alternative to litigation

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Ken Maynard

I help intelligent, successful couples move through separation without getting pulled into the adversarial legal system. Together we craft a custom separation agreement that sets you up for a secure future and a smooth transition to the next chapter.

Many couples reach a complete agreement in about four meetings. Others need more time, and that's fine. The pace is set by your situation, not by a formula. Either way, you sidestep most of the conflict, confusion, and cost that come with going through the courts.

You can work with me by video conference or meet in person with a DTSW associate at any of our six Greater Toronto mediation centres in Aurora, Barrie, North York, Vaughan, Mississauga, and Scarborough.

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