Family Mediation
Family mediation provides a structured and supportive process to help individuals and families work through conflict, make decisions, and reach practical agreements. Commonly used during separation or major life transitions, this process focuses on improving communication, identifying priorities, and supporting outcomes that are workable for everyone involved,while keeping the well-being of children at the center of every decision.
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Contact Us
MN Dewar Family Resolutions provides mediation and family decision-support services for individuals and families across Ontario.
info@mndewarresolutions.ca
905-931-0057
What This Includes
Family mediation can provide support with:
- Parenting plans and parenting schedules
- Communication agreements between parties
- Decision-making responsibilities for children
- Separation-related discussions and planning
- Resolution of specific areas of disagreement
- Preparation of for next steps outside the mediation process
- Financial and property discussions, including asset division and support arrangements
Who This Is For
Family mediation is designed for individuals and families navigating transitions who want to maintain control over their own outcomes. It is highly effective for:
- Separating or separated partners who want to establish fair, clear boundaries and routines as they transition into co-parenting.
- Parents seeking to resolve specific disputes regarding parenting time, access, decision-making responsibilities, or communication challenges.
- Families looking to avoid court, choosing instead a confidential, cost-effective, and less adversarial path to reach lasting agreements.
- Individuals who value a neutral, balanced space to discuss sensitive financial or personal issues with the guidance of a professional.
- Co-parents experiencing a shift in circumstances – such as a child growing older, a relocation, or a new blended family dynamic who need to update their existing arrangements.
What To Expect
Family mediation sessions provide a private, environment focused on helping participants work through complex issues in a respectful and organized way. Rather than looking backward at past conflicts, the process is inherently forward-looking and typically involves:
- Identifying key priorities: Collaboratively outlining the specific issues, timelines, and topics that need to be addressed and resolved.
- Setting collaborative goals: Clarifying what a successful outcome looks like for everyone involved, establishing a shared roadmap for the sessions.
- Engaging in guided discussions: Exploring different options, perspectives, and creative solutions in a balanced space where both voices are heard.
- Developing practical agreements: Crafting clear, workable solutions and defining the concrete next steps required to move your family forward.
A Note on the Process: Participation in family mediation is entirely voluntary. Every session is designed to foster constructive communication, reduce conflict, and support meaningful forward movement at a pace that respects your family’s needs.
Government & Free Resources
The following resources may be helpful for individuals considering or participating in family mediation:
Information & Mediation Services
When navigating a family separation or restructuring, having access to accurate, reliable information is essential. Below are trusted provincial resources and tools designed to help you understand your legal rights, explore court-connected services, and find practical guidance on Ontario family law:
1. Ontario Family Law Information Centres (FLIC)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/family-law-information-centres
2. Ontario Family Mediation Services
https://www.ontario.ca/page/family-mediation
3. Steps to Justice (Family Law)
https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/family-law/
Support for Older Adults & Caregiving
These resources may be helpful for families navigating caregiving responsibilities or concerns involving the safety and well-being of older adults.
1.Elder Abuse Information (Ontario)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/information-about-elder-abuse
2.Steps to Justice – Elder Law Topics
https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/elder-abuse/
3.Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE)
https://www.advocacycentreelderly.org/
4.Ontario Programs and Services for Seniors
https://www.ontario.ca/page/guide-programs-and-services-seniors
Family & Child Protection Legislation
Our mediation and arbitration practices are firmly grounded in Ontario and Canadian family law frameworks. We utilize these legal guidelines to ensure all agreements are fair, structured, and legally sound.
By aligning our sessions with these frameworks, we help you build practical resolutions that respect both your family’s unique needs and current legal standards.
1.Children’s Law Reform Act (Ontario)
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90c12
2.Family Law Act (Ontario)
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90f03
3.Child, Youth and Family Services Act (Ontario)
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/17c14
4.Divorce Act (Canada)
https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/d-3.4/
5.Ontario Family Law Information Centres (FLIC)
https://www.ontario.ca/page/family-law-information-centres
Pricing
Family mediation services are offered on an hourly or full-day basis depending on the needs of each situation.
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