Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law: Finding Solutions Outside the Courtroom
If you’re in a Family Law dispute with your former partner, you’ll know that it can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. In traditional court process can feel inefficient, slow and costly. You may feel trapped in a maze of procedures, and stymied by countless delays. In Ontario, the good news is that there are alternatives – namely the set of options collectively known as...
Will Mediation Work for Us?
The word “divorce” brings a number of unpleasant images to mind: people crying, court rooms with lawyers and screaming former spouses. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Divorce mediation is a process that can help couples handle their separation in a calm and rational manner. What is Mediation? Mediation is what’s known as a cooperative problem solving process....
Removing an Arbitrator During an Arbitration
I believe that I am not being treated fairly by an Arbitrator. Can I get him/her removed? Relevant Statutes Under Arbitration Act, S.O. 1991 s.6 No court shall intervene in matters governed by this Act, except for the following purposes, in accordance with this Act: To assist the conducting of arbitrations. To ensure that arbitrations are conducted in accordance with arbitration...
Alternative Dispute Slideshare Presentation
Alternative Dispute Guide & Rules For Ontario from Fine & Associates Professional Corporation What is ADR – alternative dispute resolution negotiation or settlement meeting / mediation/ mediation-arbitration / arbitration/ collaborative alternative to litigation s.9 (2) Divorce Act – duty to advise to negotiate and mediate all family lawyers use ADR/ spend most of my time...
Alternative Dispute Resolution in Canada
Working out post-marital issues with your former spouse can be stressful. Many couples choose to fight in court, engaging in adversarial and expensive litigation. Others find alternative dispute resolution easy and inexpensive. By opting for dispute resolution, couples can avoid emotional and financial turmoil. What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Alternative dispute resolution (mediation)...
Divorce Arbitration: Process, Benefits and Arbitration Lawyers
When most people think of legal battles they picture lawyers fighting back and forth for years or various parties in front of a judge or a jury sorting things out. What they may not know, is that arbitration is another option. It is an option that has proven successful and has many benefits, as opposed to long-drawn out court battles. The Arbitration Process, Pros and Cons Arbitration can be...The Merits of Hiring Collaborative Family Lawyers in Toronto
Collaborative law offers a means of resolving disputes without going through the court system. By the same token, Collaborative family lawyers in Toronto use their negotiation skills in an attempt to minimize the conflict that typically surrounds divorce. They work in collaboration with both parties as well as their attorneys as they work to reach mutually acceptable settlements. The work done...