There are many reasons families turn to mediation. Separation and Divorce Mediation is the one most commonly known however we are able to help in many more situations.

I meet with couples before they get married (Pre-Marriage Mediation) to understand their financial position so that they can make informed decisions in their marriage or just teach them how to fight fair.

I meet with families who are struggling with the care of an older adult (Elder Care Mediation) or those who want to have a respectful conversation about care needs or estate planning (Wills/Estate Mediation).

At the end of the process you can choose to either have the mediator prepare notes for your lawyers and/or family or a Memorandum of Understanding which you will use as a basis for your final signed agreement should you need one.

Family Mediation Process

  • Complete intake form
  • Confidential individual meetings
  • Sign Mediation Agreement
  • Mediation meetings as agreed upon [joint/multi-party in same room (virtual room), different rooms or meetings at different times]
  • Memorandum of Understanding or notes prepared

Independent Legal Advice can be obtained at any point before, during or after.

Fees (+hst)

Mediation Intake

$200    Flat rate for 1-hour individual meetings in preparation for mediation. Includes reviewing intake forms, brief calls, emails and scheduling with our office.

Mediation

$300      per hour for all joint or multi-party mediation meetings.

Documentation

$600      Memorandum of Understanding – either Parenting Plan or Financial    only. (Draft to be completed and sent to parties within 15 business days)            

$1,000    Memorandum of Understanding – Comprehensive Parenting Plan        and Financial. (Draft to be completed and sent to parties within 15 business days)                  

Preparation of other Memorandum of Understanding – as agreed upon