FAMILY MEDIATION

Did you know that several courts in Canada have made it mandatory that couples separating filing for divorce have to show that they have had some form of mediation prior to applying for a divorce/separation.

For Example in Alberta, the Court of Kings Bench mandatory alternative dispute resolution requirement for separating couples means anyone seeking a separation MUST try some form of alternative dispute resolution before they can utilize the court system. Check out your local court procedures to see if you have to seek ADR before filing.

We can work with your collaborative law lawyers/ family law lawyers.  Ask your lawyer if sessions with a marriage and family therapist can qualify for "some form of ADR" or if working with us can be helpful to your filing or case.

Regardless if it is a requirement before filing;  taking the time and getting help form a neutral third; to sort things through before making one of the biggest decisions of your life can help. We are experienced in: grief, mixed agenda couples, change, divorce recovery, marriage and family therapy and co-parenting. 

We also offer co-parenting counselling which can help when your having trouble making mutual decisions around parenting plans/co-parenting etc.

Contact us today to find out more on how we can help!