Here's What NOT To Do During A Divorce If you are going through a separation or divorce it's likely you want to protect your children from conflict and make the transition as smooth as possible. Our mediators are well versed…
Options For Paying Spousal Support If you are considering divorce, it’s likely that you will need to come to an agreement on issues regarding spousal support. Spousal support is money that is paid to one spouse to another as a…
Creating A Parenting Plan That Works! Part of a comprehensive parenting plan involves determining how certain parenting decisions will be made. The options are joint decision making, one party having certain decision-making power either overall or only in the event…
Tips For Being A Successful Co-Parent It can be very difficult to transition into a co-parenting role after a separation. The best way to navigate this new territory is to create a plan and stick to it. In terms of…
Unmarried Couples Face Legal Challenges If you are in a common law relationship, it’s important to know your rights, especially if you cohabitate. In Alberta, unmarried couples face unique legal challenges enforced by the Adult Interdependent Relationship Act. If you…
Negotiation Is A Learned Skill If you are going through a divorce and have opted to use mediation as a form of dispute resolution, you will benefit from knowing how to be an effective negotiator. Utilizing these skills will assist…
If You Choose To Separate, Make Sure It's Legal The breakdown of a marriage is often overwhelming and emotionally draining for those involved. The divorce process itself is different for all parties. Depending on the situation, some couples work together…
Litigation Is Typically A Last Resort In Resolving Disputes What Is Litigation? Litigation involves parties taking their dispute to court and having a Justice or Judge impose a binding decision on them. Litigation is an adversarial process and is generally…
Negotiation Can Help You Reach Your Desired Outcome Negotiation takes place in essentially all forms of dispute resolution and can occur at any stage. This is the process of going back and forth on an issue to determine a mutually…
Are you going through a separation and would like to avoid going to court? There are many dispute resolution options that promote collaborative and amicable resolutions. One of these methods is the Settlement Meeting, or 4-Way Settlement Meeting. In this…
