Effective August 1, 2021, judges can combine mandatory conferences if the parties
\nhave tried mediation.<\/p>\n
Given long wait times for dates and the expense of repeated conferences, this Rule
\nchange is a positive step for litigants.<\/p>\n
Toronto Family Mediation Services (mediate393 inc.)<\/a> is available for immediate online This free service is provided by government-approved mediators, many of whom are It is easy to access; just file an intake form on the mediate393.ca website here<\/a>. Parties have separate confidential intake meetings first.<\/p>\n If there are safety or other reasons why mediation is not appropriate, the mediator will Mediators are trained to provide safety planning and other supportive referrals whether Everything is confidential unless child protection or other urgent safety concerns are Parties and their counsel will be sent a link to a secure document sharing portal for After attending the mediation, parties file a Form 17G, Certificate of Dispute Resolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n This easy, quick, accessible and free service is available in English and en francais.<\/p>\n
\nmediation for litigants wishing to take advantage of the new Rule.<\/p>\n
\nfamily lawyers themselves.<\/p>\n
\nOnce the service has received two intake forms the mediation will be scheduled.<\/p>\n
\nsimply note that the parties attended their intake meetings and mediation was deemed
\ninappropriate. Neither party is blamed for the mediator\u2019s decision to not proceed.<\/p>\n
\nmediation proceeds or not.<\/p>\n
\nraised.<\/p>\n
\ndisclosure.<\/p>\n