Posts Tagged ‘mediation’
Mediation should not be a default resolution process in cases of intimate partner abuse
In his August 19th article, Considering mediation as a default resolution process in light of new family law duties in The Lawyer’s Daily, Oren Weinberg makes a strong case for the value of mediation for people seeking to resolve family law disputes. I don’t disagree with anything he says. Mediation can be extremely helpful and…
Read moreVideo conferencing safety and other tech considerations during family law processes
There are different tech safety issues for women to consider depending on whether they are going to court, using mediation or attempting to resolve their issues through negotiation, either by themselves or with the assistance of a lawyer. Family courts are increasingly moving to remote hearings and online document filing. This means that a woman…
Read moreOntario Family Court Review: Luke’s Place submission
A review of Ontario’s family and civil legislation, regulations, and processes by the Ministry of the Attorney General is underway. Submissions will be accepted until July 31, 2019. The review is looking at three key issues: direct family law matters out of a combative court process, where possible; reduce the cost of the process to…
Read moreHow can alternative dispute resolution help me with my family law matter?
Looking for a basic introduction to alternative dispute resolution? Also known as ADR, these are ways to solve family law problems other than going to court. Mediation, arbitration and collaborative family law are forms of ADR. Learn about these alternatives on our Family Court and Beyond website. Keep in mind that ADR may not be…
Read moreIs mediation a good way to resolve a family law dispute?
Mediation is one form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that women may be encouraged to use during their family court process. In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on the use of ADR to resolve family law differences and disputes. In some family law cases, ADR can be better than going to court.…
Read moreRecent case: Alternative dispute resolution and arbitrator bias
McClintock v Karam 2015 ONSC 1024: The parties in this case had signed an agreement that they would refer any custody and access conflicts they could not resolve on their own to mediation/arbitration. This is a process in which the parties work with one individual who initially acts as a mediator. If that person is…
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