Divorce Mediation offers a faster, more affordable, and more empowering divorce alternative to traditional litigation. It allows you and your spouse to avoid court delays, significantly reduce legal costs, and maintains control over decisions affecting your future. With the help of a neutral mediator, you can craft personalized agreements that better meet your unique needs and circumstances.
When facing divorce, choosing the right approach will significantly impact the time, cost, and control you have throughout the process. Divorce Mediation has become a popular choice in Edmonton, Alberta, due to several distinct advantages over traditional litigation.
1: Time Efficiency
One of the most significant benefits of Mediation is its efficiency. Unlike litigation, which often moves slowly and is subject to court schedules and procedural delays, Mediation can proceed at a pace determined by the parties themselves. In Alberta, court availability is limited, causing significant delays in resolving divorce cases. Mediation, however, can begin quickly and move forward swiftly. You might meet with your mediator weekly or several times each month, depending on their availability and the complexity of the issues. Often, the entire Mediation process can be resolved within a few months, compared to potentially years in litigation.
2: Cost Effectiveness
Another advantage of Mediation is the cost savings. Litigation typically involves each spouse hiring their own lawyer, effectively doubling the legal expenses. Additionally, prolonged court proceedings will quickly increase overall costs. In Mediation, however, you both work primarily with one neutral professional, the mediator, significantly reducing expenses. With fewer legal professionals involved and fewer procedural requirements, Mediation is a much more economical choice. The streamlined process allows you to allocate resources toward your future rather than lengthy legal battles.
3: Greater Control
Perhaps the most empowering advantage of Mediation is the level of control it offers to divorcing couples. Unlike litigation, where the judge makes the final decisions, including sometimes forcing actions like property sales or liquidation of investments, Mediation allows you and your spouse to maintain control over the decisions. You are free to craft creative and personalized solutions tailored to your unique circumstances. This flexibility can result in agreements that judges do not typically consider, as court decisions are limited by statutory guidelines and judicial precedent.
Mediation enables you and your spouse to explore and negotiate options beyond the scope of traditional court rulings. For example, you devise solutions regarding asset division, parenting arrangements, and financial support that suit your family’s specific needs. This control can help you to reach more satisfying and sustainable agreements.
Divorce Mediation offers couples in Alberta an alternative path marked by efficiency, affordability, and greater control over outcomes. By selecting Mediation, you can avoid prolonged court battles, reduce legal expenses, and actively shape your post-divorce futures. Engaging a skilled mediator ensures a structured and respectful negotiation process, empowering you to achieve mutually beneficial resolutions with dignity and cooperation.
Miller Boileau Family Law Group is located at 10981 127 St. NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 0T1.
If you are going through a divorce and need help, call Pierre Boileau today at 780-482-2888.
Pierre Boileau
Over almost 35 years of practice Pierre Boileau, K.C. has gained experience as a Mediator, Collaborative Family Lawyer, Litigator and now as an Arbitrator. Pierre’s extensive experience has shown him that client satisfaction is maximized when clients have control over their own future. This can best be achieved through interest based negotiation. Only as a last resort, should litigation be considered. When necessary, Pierre relies upon his vast court experience and training.
Pierre remains committed to continuing to practice at a high level with particular care, interest, and sound judgment. He doesn’t shy away from particularly challenging cases. Pierre’s greatest reward comes from the satisfaction of assisting clients through one of the most challenging experiences of their lives.