What style of Mediation is right for my divorce?
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that allows parties to come to an agreement without going to court.
The family lawyers from Crossroads Law located in Vancouver BC and Calgary AB have a client centred approach to help you successfully navigate the family law system. Our experienced family and divorce lawyers author these blogs to provide you insight and to help you through this challenging time.
Publications Categorized "Mediation"
Mediation Checklist for Divorce
In real estate, it’s ‘location, location, location’. In divorce mediation, it’s ‘preparation, preparation, preparation’.
How to choose the best divorce mediator
Choosing a mediator is a difficult decision. If you speak to any family lawyer, they will have different opinions on the attributes and skills of a divorce mediator.
Ask a Family Lawyer - Mediation Part 2
In this video, Family Lawyer, Fertility Lawyer and Mediator, Melissa Salfi defines mediation and outlines what you can expect from a mediation process.
Pets are just property in the eyes of the law
While the law is continuously evolving, pets are still considered property in the eyes of the law.
Ask a Family Lawyer - Mediation Part 1
Check out our first video on mediation where Crossroads Law’s founder, Marcus Sixta, discusses the benefits of mediation over court as well as other forms of dispute resolution. Stay tuned for more!
The Case for Mediation Over Court
Many people are disappointed to find that after going through a stressful, lengthy and expensive legal battle, not everything is settled. Fortunately, there is a better way: mediation.
Mediation: Is It One Size Fits All?
Contrary to perception, there are different models of mediation that can be used for your particular Family or Divorce action. Knowing the models available can likely help you decide what would be best for your unique situation.
Mediation Minus the Lawyers
Engage any legal professional and they will advise that mediation is a proven method of dispute resolution.
Crossroads Law offering mediators at new low rates due to COVID 19
As predicted by many, we have now seen a significant increase in new divorce consultations as a result of COVID 19.
How Can I Make my Divorce Less Stressful: Tips From a Family Lawyer
Research tells us that divorce is the second most stressful event that can occur in a person’s life.
What is Collaborative Divorce and is it right for you?
Collaborative Divorce in Vancouver, also known as Collaborative Practice or Collaborative Law, is a voluntary and private dispute resolution process in which the parties commit to settling their matter outside of Court.
How to Resolve A Family Law Case? Mediation or Mediation/Arbitration?
One of the main goals of meeting with a family lawyer is to figure out how you can “be done” with the divorce process and reach a settlement. One of the most often used tools to reach a settlement are mediation or mediation-arbitration.
What to expect in your family law mediation
Mediation is a great way to proceed in a family law case. We always canvass the possibility of mediation before going to court because mediation usually results in less acrimony after separation, it typically costs less than litigating a family law matter and because the mediation process is faster than court.
Why Choose Mediation in a Divorce?
Separation and divorce can create a situation where neither party wants to work with the other in order to resolve their family law issues. However, in our experience family law mediation is a much better way to resolve a family law case
Don’t Get Tricked into A False Mediation
Mediation is always best… or is it? Many lawyers will propose mediation automatically as the default starting point in a family law dispute. While mediation is often the best place to start, sometimes starting with mediation can lead to wasted time and resources.
The information contained in this blog is not legal advice and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject. The information provided in this blog is for informational purposes only.