Divorce Mediation Lawyer in Toronto: How We Can Help You
Divorce mediation is a social support facility that allows divorcing couples to work out the terms and conditions of their divorce. The couple enters into the mediation process voluntarily. A trained divorce mediator or mediation lawyer who is a neutral third party to the discussions, will facilitate communication through the plans and agreements. Generally, in the mediation process, the couple receives the support mechanism during the meetings to decide on the terms of their divorce. Spousal support, child visitation plans and asset division will be part of the discussions.
Sometimes it is useful to receive independent legal advice before entering mediation as well as throughout the mediation process. It is important that you know your legal rights and obligations related to the mediated family law issues.
Benefits of Divorce Mediation – Why Divorcing Couples Seek Mediation?
Effective communication
These mediation sessions usually occur once per week, biweekly, or monthly. If their efforts are not producing the desired results, the divorce mediator steps in and provides guidance. That keeps the communication going, helps create an atmosphere of understanding and caring, and assists overall in helping the couple move toward making mutually satisfying decisions in the shortest possible time.
Amicable settlement
Very importantly, mediation provides the divorcing couple with emotional support which along with quality discussions over time can lead them towards an amicable divorce settlement. Divorce and family mediation sessions help them to see each other as partners working together for the best deal for each individual, rather than enemies seeking to destroy each other. This situation is particularly critical when children are involved. Thus, the couple will more than likely have to deal with each other in the future.
Privacy
Another plus for this mediation is that it is a private process. Discussions among the couple and the divorce mediation lawyer remain private as opposed to the litigation court process. In the court the public is privy to all the couples’ intimate, private affairs that they might want to keep to themselves.
Contact Our Family Law Firm in Toronto
Our divorce and family lawyer Lorne Fine is fully-certified in Collaborative Law. Our trusted family law team in Toronto also assist people with divorce mediation or family arbitration in resolving the issues arising from their separation and divorce. We provide legal help in a manner which allows families to have more control over their divorce proceedings.
Divorce mediation is not only less stressful than other forms of dispute resolution; it may help you resolve your disputes expeditiously and may save you money that would ordinarily be spent on a time-consuming, expensive divorce. Let our mediation lawyers help you take control over your own life with legal services that let you call the shots.
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Important and Common Questions About the Divorce Mediation Process
How long will the divorce mediation process last?
The duration of the mediation process varies. It is dependent on the nature of the family law issues and the level of success the couple has with their discussions and decisions. The more willing each party is to communicate and maintain positive results-based behavior, the faster the process will end; with the desired results for all involved. Generally though, once there is cooperation from each party, a couple can close the mediation in approximately 4 to 10 sessions. If the family law mediation was successful the couple will be able to sign a separation agreement.
How much does a divorce mediation service cost?
The cost of mediation can be significantly lower than that of court litigation — once the couple is dedicated to working their issues out within a reasonable time frame. On average, litigated cases can cost three times as much as mediation cases. For instance, in 2005 litigated court cases cost an average $15,000, while on average, mediation cases cost the couple $3,000. What is more, the litigation cases lasted approximately 18 months while the mediation cases were over in approximately 90 days.
Is mediation right for every divorce situation?
Unfortunately no. Some couples, or one party, might not be willing to discuss the terms of their divorce with their soon to be ex-spouse. In that case, the couple will go the route of litigation.
When is mediation NOT the right solution?
While mediation is a good alternative to court proceedings, if you are unable to discuss matters with your spouse and reach an agreement, divorce mediation may not be the best solution for you. Our divorce and family law lawyers at Fine & Associates Professional Corporation will advise you on the best course of action to take when pursuing the resolution of your divorce and separation disputes.
Is mediation a possible painless solution to divorce?
If you rely on our divorce mediation services at Fine & Associates Professional Corportion, you and your spouse would sit down in the same room with each other with our trained, neutral mediator. We would assist you in the mediation to arrive at a resolution that suits your needs and objectives and to reach at a fair agreement. The goal of our meeting/s would be to resolve your divorce or separation matters in a productive, non-confrontational manner.
Resources on Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Collaborative Law Ontario
- Arbitration vs Mediation
- What Happens During Divorce Mediation – A comprehensive guide to the mediation process in Ontario.
- Divorce Arbitration: Process, Benefits and Arbitration Lawyers