What should I bring to divorce mediation?
What should I bring to divorce mediation?
The Divorce Mediation ChecklistTax returns.Pay stubs and other proof of income.Valuation of business interests.Property valuation for: Real estate. Vehicles. Boats. Accounts and balances. Checking. Savings. Other accounts.Retirement accounts. pensions. annuities. Investments, including stock options.Insurance: life. health,
What questions do mediators ask?
The questions which you should be asking yourself are:Do I feel comfortable with this mediator?Do I feel like this mediator has integrity?Do I feel like this mediator will be fair and balanced and maintain integrity in the process?
What do I do if my ex refuses mediation?
What happens if one partner refuses to go to mediation, or if they attend but refuse to participate? The amendments to the Family Law Act make it compulsory to attend mediation before making an application in Court regarding parenting matters. The Court may also determine whether to award costs against a party.
How long does a divorce mediation session take?
How many sessions does mediation usually take? While every case and every family is different, our experience is that most mediations will last somewhere between four and 16 hours, and average six to 10 hours, spread out over one to four sessions.
What can I expect at my first divorce mediation?
In divorce mediation, you and your spouse—or, in some cases, the two of you and your respective lawyers—hire a neutral third party, called a mediator, to meet with you in an effort to discuss and resolve the issues in your divorce. Mediation is confidential, with no public record of what goes on in your sessions.
