Alternative Dispute Resolution

What is Mediation?

Mediation is a facilitated negotiation process in which a Mediator works with both parties to assist the parties in reaching an agreement without having to go to court.

Mediation can be used to resolve matters in a faster, less expensive way than going to Court and can be used for all kinds of civil disputes including family law, labour and employment law, commercial disputes, and contract disputes. In family law matters, the Mediator can assist you with addressing co-parenting arrangements, child and spousal support and division of family property.

What is Arbitration?

In arbitration, an arbitrator, being a neutral third party, will conduct a hearing of evidence and provide a decision on the matter in dispute. Private arbitrations are done by agreement between the parties and are subject to The Arbitration Act, 1992.

Arbitration can be used to resolve all kinds of legal disputes, including commercial and contract matters, employment law, family law, and construction law.

What is Collaborative Law?

Collaborative law is a process where the parties to the dispute, and their respective lawyers, who have the collaborative law training, work together to resolve all of your issues. Before participating the parties sign a contract committing to resolving the dispute through the collaborative law process versus through the court process.  Collaborative law can be used in all legal disputes, including family law, employment law matters, contract disputes and any other civil dispute.