Mediation
Family Law Mediation
Mediation is typically more affordable than pursuing litigation, in part because mediators charge lower hourly rates than lawyers. Issues such as Property Division, Parenting Plans, and Spousal or Child Support can all be addressed in the mediation process.
Mediation gives participants greater input into the separation process and is often faster than litigation.
Mediations occur in a neutral setting, or remotely from the comfort of your home. We conduct mediations during business hours and on evenings, weekends, and holidays. By choosing mediation, you also help preserve court resources for matters that require judicial intervention, or may be criminal.
Please inform us prior to billing if you are using Legal Aid or require a sliding scale fee arrangement.
Cost of mediation versus litigation
A Mediation might cost 1000 – 5000 split between parties, and be completed in a day, week, or month. Whereas a contested divorce might take months just to get to court, and the entire process could cost half your yearly salary.
Cost
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Workplace Mediation
Workplace mediations are sometimes completed in a day or two, unless the parties are numerous. The litigation process could have immense repercussions, especially for a party that settles or loses. Mediation reduces risk, and helps both parties avoid coming out of the situation in a negative light.
We can perform mediations after hours or on weekends and holidays.
For disputes requiring quick resolution, we offer one day mediations with a ‘meat and potatoes’ style. If the parties are uncomfortable collaborating on solutions, we offer shuttle mediation where we move back and forth between the parties.
Our Process
Stage 1 – Intake
Stage 2 – Individual Discussion
Stage 3 – Mediation
Stage 4 – Agreement
Stage 5 – Documentation
Our style
We use a hybrid style to ensure respectful dialogue, and lasting agreements.
Insight based – Recognizing values, cares, and concerns
Interest based – Structuring discussions to achieve goals
Kitchen Table – Holding space for honesty
Facilitative – Helping parties communicate
Shuttle – The parties negotiate with the Mediator, who moves back and forth between them
Cost
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It is common for employers to cover the costs of a mediation, although splitting costs can be worked into negotiations.
Sport Mediation
With careful emphasis on confidentiality, our style remains rooted in human dynamics.
Sport disputes can be emotionally charged, with parties negotiating from a place of passion, public trust, or a sense of loyalty. We add clarity and respect to these disputes.
Our process can be customized to fit varying timelines.
We can perform mediations after hours or on weekends and holidays.
Our Process
Stage 1 – Intake
Stage 2 – Individual Discussion
Stage 3 – Mediation
Stage 4 – Agreement
Stage 5 – Documentation
For disputes requiring quick resolution, we offer one day mediations with a ‘meat and potatoes’ dialogue style. If the parties are uncomfortable discussing issues in collaboration, we offer shuttle mediation.
Cost
Visit our Fees page for more information.
Please note that we do not give legal advice.