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Toronto Family Mediation & Arbitration Lawyer

Resolve matters outside the courtroom — less cost, less conflict, more control over the outcome.

Court is not the only path, and for many families it is not the best one. Mediation and arbitration resolve matters faster, more privately, and at a fraction of the cost of litigation.

We advise clients through mediation, prepare them properly for it, and are equally ready to litigate where the other side will not engage in good faith.

What we handle

  • Mediation with independent legal advice
  • Arbitration and med-arb
  • Collaborative negotiation
  • Four-way settlement meetings
  • Preparing for a settlement conference
  • Converting agreements into court orders

How we work

We begin with a free consultation to understand your situation and give you an honest read on your options. From there we set a strategy with defined goals, a realistic timeline, and a transparent view of cost. You will always know what is happening in your matter and why.

Most matters resolve without a trial. We negotiate hard where negotiation will work, use mediation or arbitration where it fits, and litigate decisively where the other side will not engage in good faith.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between mediation and arbitration?
In mediation a neutral professional helps you and your spouse reach your own agreement; the mediator cannot impose a result. In arbitration a neutral decision-maker hears both sides and issues a binding award, much like a private judge.
Is mediation cheaper than court?
Almost always, and usually by a wide margin. Mediation typically resolves in a handful of sessions, while contested litigation can run for a year or more with motions, conferences and trial preparation.
Does mediation work in high-conflict cases?
Sometimes, with the right structure — shuttle mediation where parties are in separate rooms, or an experienced mediator paired with advising lawyers. Where there is family violence or a serious power imbalance, mediation may not be appropriate, and we will say so plainly.
Is a mediated agreement binding?
A mediated agreement becomes binding once it is put into a properly executed separation agreement with independent legal advice on both sides. It can also be incorporated into a court order.
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