“ I cannot thank you enough for helping me through the most difficult time in my life. When I first came into your offices I felt overwhelmed and without hope, but left with a feeling of comfort. You always made time to speak with me, whether in person, by phone or email and answered all of my questions, no matter how trivial. Your offices were able to find the perfect balance of professionalism and the human touch. Without your knowledge of the law and your ability to foster productive negotiations I honestly do not believe my case would have been settled as quickly as it did. Thanks to you I have been able to move on with my life! ”
Negotiation involves the back & forth communication between the parties and/or their lawyers in order to reach an agreement which resolves issues that are in dispute.
Resolutions achieved via negotiation can then be incorporated into legal binding written agreements or court orders. [ more ]
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution where an impartial third party (the mediator) assists both parties to try and resolve their family law issues.
The mediator does not have the authority to impose a settlement and cannot give either party legal advice or advocate on their behalf.
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Collaborative Family Law is a voluntary process which is designed to help clients resolve their family law issues while avoiding the need to go to court.
With the assistance of their lawyers, the parties take part in a series of meetings or negotiations in order to try and negotiate a settlement.
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Litigation may be necessary if spouses are unable to resolve the issues in dispute through other means. The case would proceed to court and a judge would be asked to decide on one or more of the unresolved issues.
In Ontario there are specific steps that need to be taken before a judge can make a final decision. [ more ]