The advantages of mediation cannot be overstated. Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process facilitated by a neutral third party, called a mediator. While mediation does not take the place of legal advice from a Toronto divorce lawyer, it may aid parties to identify the core issues and to find mutually agreeable solutions. The role …
Read MoreMediation is very common and is used increasingly in family law; however, it is often misunderstood. Mediation allows you and your spouse to reach a mutually satisfactory settlement with the help of a neutral, third-party called a mediator. Mediators can be lawyers, mental health professionals, clergy, or other professionals trained in alternative dispute resolution techniques. …
Read MoreArbitration is an option that involves a third party called an arbitrator. Arbitrators, unlike mediators, act like a “judge,” as they are professionals trained to hear testimony, take evidence, and issue actual decisions for the couple. As in mediation, you and your spouse usually both hire experienced divorce lawyers to help with the arbitration process …
Read MoreMaking sense of Family Law Disputes when using Arbitrators or Lawyers Arbitration, whether as an adjunct to mediation or on its own, has become an extremely popular method of resolving family law disputes. Senior members of the bar, retired judges and mental health professionals all advertise themselves as family law arbitrators. To date, the training …
Read MoreA Good family mediator can go a long way in your case Family law has long been receptive to alternate dispute resolution, and a family mediator and arbitrator is no exception. The hybrid process of mediation-arbitration begins as mediation. If and when an impasse is reached, the mediation terminates and the arbitration commences. Mediator-arbitrators wear …
Read MoreDispute Resolution in Custody Battles Jennifer Shuber would like to thank Linda Chodos for her assistance in the preparation of these materials, including the careful review of early drafts and the inclusion of commentary on parenting coordination. Clients who seek parenting co-ordination are often considered higher conflict cases, she says. Many people can work out …
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