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Resolving disputes can be tough… and costly

Let us help you resolve your conflict out of court.

Whether you’re facing a Separation or Divorce, a Family Dispute, struggling with Parent Coordination or need to create a Parenting Plan, our trained mediators can help make the process easier.

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that gives families the power to settle their disputes and, with guidance, create solutions that best meet the needs of everyone involved.

It is a collaborative, non-adversarial, problem-solving process in which two or more parties voluntarily work together to resolve their differences with the assistance of a trained mediator who is an impartial third party.

The Role of the Mediator

To provide a confidential, non-judgemental, supportive and safe environment to help parties clarify the issues and understand each other’s perspectives.

Mediators do not decide who is right and wrong, take sides, offer advice or impose solutions. Instead, they guide the conversation to develop a solution that all parties agree upon. Parties tend to follow the terms of an agreement because they have helped craft the solutions.

What is Arbitration?

Arbitration is a procedure in which the parties agree to refer a dispute to a neutral third party who can make a final, legally binding decision.

The role of an arbitrator is similar to that of a court. An arbitrator will listen to each party’s argument, examine evidence and ultimately make a final verdict on the issue.

Mediation is the preferred alternative as it allows both parties to come to a resolution they both agree upon without having a third party come to a legally bound decision. Alternatives like arbitration dramatically increase the cost of resolving the dispute as well as the time it takes to bring the parties together.

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