Family Mediation Before Divorce?

Family Mediation Before Separation and Divorce?

Family Mediation is a process in which persons, usually spouses, attempt to reach agreement on issues which involve their family. The mediator is a neutral person who has obtained special skills and training to assist people understand the issues that arise in their situation. Mediation is not limited to spouses who are already separated. Family Mediation is a valuable tool for spouses who are contemplating separation but have not yet made the final decision to separate and divorce.

Family Mediation is a process that can assist all types of conflicts. For instance, Family Mediation can be used to settle disputes over inheritances, teen conflict, grand-patent or in-law conflict, sibling conflict, neighbour disputes, etc... In essence, if there is conflict, a Family Mediator can usually be of valuable assistance.

When considering using Family Mediation as a process to resolve conflict in situations where you are not yet separated, it is important to remember that Family Mediation is not counselling. Couples who wish to attend Family Mediation prior to making a final decision to finalize a settlement, should also attend counselling. Counsellors are specially trained to deal with marital conflict on an inter-personal level. Family Mediators are trained in the process of conflict resolution and cannot act as counselling, marriage or otherwise.

Remember, Family Mediation is a proven tool that assists couples deal with the issues arising out of separation and divorce. As Family Mediator, Marc-Nicholas Quinn can assist you in reaching agreement regarding: custody, access, child support, special and extraordinary expenses, spousal support, debt, property division, possession of the home, costs, etc... Marc-Nicholas Quinn is well trained as Family Mediator and can provide you with the needed legal information (not legal advice - this is provided by your lawyer) concerning many aspects of your separation and divorce.

Whether you have or have not decided to finalize a separation or are already in the middle of litigation, it is never too late to stop and embark on Family Mediation. Call Marc-Nicholas Quinn if you are interested in Family Mediation. www.ottawamediationservices.com --- 613-563-1131.