On May 22, 2018 Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould tabled Bill C-78. This Bill looks to make changes to the Divorce Act, an Act that has not seen changes in 20 years. Don’t mistake these changes fo...
Apr
2018
05
I think it’s fair to say that divorce is a costly, time-consuming and emotionally draining experience. Although Separation is a personal matter, it is also a very emotionally charged one. It is not p...
Feb
2018
27
It’s fundamental to the divorce mediation process that you make informed decisions. The mediation process provides you with the opportunity to make decisions that work for your family, however there a...
Jan
2018
24
My name is Melissa Haddad and I am the first person you will speak to when you contact us, whether by phone, email or our contact form. Since you get me first, I’d like to share with you who I am. Ot...
Jan
2018
12
Divorce is a big commitment. It’s January, the month that has been labeled “divorce month” so it makes sense to talk about just that, divorce and the commitment it takes to move forward with it. One d...
Dec
2017
12
This is your divorce, I shouldn’t have to even ask this question. This blog stems from things that I hear daily in my mediation practice. It’s a frustration for me both personally and professionally a...
Nov
2017
18
I had a call from a local family law lawyer and was told that she recommended me to her counterpart because she felt that the case needed a mediator with heart. While I was happy that’s how I’m seen, ...
Nov
2017
14
Mediation & your role. There’s lots of information on the mediator’s role however don’t forget you have a huge role to play too! After choosing the right mediator for your situat...
Nov
2017
14
Family, food, friends, gifts, time off….what could be better? It really does sound like a recipe for a good time however many families find this time of the year to be very stressful as well. Ma...
Mar
2017
15
Ok, I’m not saying that this is always the case and I’m not trying to go against all of the people that say divorce hurts children. Here’s a positive though, see if it resonates with any of you. I AM ...