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What Are The First Steps of a Divorce?

What Are The First Steps of a Divorce?

One of the reasons why marriages often end, is that there is a breakdown in communication. This lack of communication can make coming to an agreement of divorce terms very difficult, which is why many divorces and in litigation. However, people can use mediation as a...

What Does a Mediator Do?

What Does a Mediator Do?

Many people who are ending their marriage have never been through divorce before, and are unsure about what their first steps need to be. And many people believe that the first step that they need to take is to hire a lawyer to represent them. And while this is not...

Why Hire a Mediator?

Why Hire a Mediator?

While many people believe the first step to getting divorce is hiring their own individual lawyer, this is not necessarily the first step that they need to take. The process should be dictated on what a person is most comfortable with, however if people understand...

What is Mediation?

What is Mediation?

Even though 38% of marriages end in divorce according to stats Canada, many people often do not know what the first steps are in the process. Many people believe that they need to hire a lawyer to represent them as their first step. While this is not necessarily...

Why Mediation is Important

Why Mediation is Important

It is very important that when people are ending their marriage, they are doing so in a respectful manner to ensure everyone gets what they need out of the process. And in order to do that, hiring a mediator is often an important first step. Even before both parties...

What to Expect From Mediation

What to Expect From Mediation

Many people who have made the decision to end their marriage often do not know the next steps they need to take. They believe they must each individually retain lawyers, and get all of their legal paperwork in order. However, the recommendation is for couples to hire...

Preparing For Mediation

Preparing For Mediation

With 38% of all marriages ending in divorce according to stats Canada, that people who are married may have to go through the process of getting divorced. However, while divorce may be a hard thing to go through, mediation can significantly help both parties not only...

Your Marriage is Ending: What Now?

Your Marriage is Ending: What Now?

Your Marriage is Ending: What Now? By Marla Miller Q.C. Unfortunately, you've come to the realization that your marriage is over, or worse yet, you've just been advised that your marriage is over. What now? You realize that you are going to need some help dealing with...

What Can Be Done To Minimize The Legal Costs Of A Divorce?

What Can Be Done To Minimize The Legal Costs Of A Divorce?

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MINIMIZE THE LEGAL COSTS OF A DIVORCE? by Marla S. Miller, Q.C. It's no secret that getting a divorce can cost a bundle. While there are definitely situations where expensive legal proceedings are unavoidable, there are many things that you can do...