A Better Way. . . Mediate don’t Litigate
Everyone has a voice:
Mediation allows persons in conflict to sit with a neutral third party and develop their own solutions to their issues. The participants set the pace and come up with the plans that work best for them.
Mediators do not take sides and are not judges. Mediators work with people to help them negotiate the fairest and best agreement for them. Mediators create a setting free from intimidation or threats that allows for a high level of cooperation.
Privacy is Important:
Mediation is completely voluntary and confidential. Either party can withdraw from the process at any time. The mediator may also end the process if it is felt that mediation is not the best format for a certain situation.
Legal and Other Opinions count:
Mediators work closely with lawyers to ensure that everyone’s best interests are met. It is always advised that any agreement made through mediation be examined by a lawyer to ensure that all legal rights are respected..
Participants may also choose to work with individual therapists to help them manage the emotional issues related to conflict in relationships.
Less costly alternative:
Mediation can be far less expensive than traditional court processes for solving issues. Many divorces can cost upwards of $5000 per person for a completed settlement. On average, a competed mediation will cost less than $2000.
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COSTS:
Fighting Costs.
Relationships:
Mediation allows you to redefine your life and your changing family while maintaining the important relationships from the past. Family Changes do not mean the end to a family; they are merely a point where the term FAMILY is redefined.
Financial Cost:
Mediation is a less costly alternative to traditional court methods. A contested divorce proceeding can cost between $3000 to over $8000 per person (upwards of $16000 inclusive) depending on the number of issues being contested. An average Mediation costs $2000 (both parties inclusive) and can resolve most contested issues.
Parenting:
Mediation allows you to continue your co-parenting journey in a cooperative way. Imagine the possibility of moving on to a new life while being able to share the joys and dilemmas of parenting life with your children's other parent. By emphasizing communication and cooperation, mediation will help you reach this important goal.
Closure:
Mediation allows you to set the pace for the resolution of your issues. You will not be influenced by the scheduling of court days and long court lists. No more "2 year" process. With Mediation, it is possible to have your plan and your resolution within a few short weeks of starting the process.
For more information on mediation go to:
www.oafm.ca
www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca
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