What is Mediation?

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Mediation
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What is Mediation?

• Mediation is an alternative to the traditional
  court process in order to resolve disputes.
  Mediation is the process by which a neutral third
  party, the Mediator, assists people to resolve
  their dispute and reach a voluntary settlement.
  A  Mediator is not a judge, he or she helps
  people negotiate a fair settlement of their
  dispute.

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What Types of Mediation Do You Practice?

• M.J. ONions Lawyers Mediators practice both
  Civil Mediation and Family Mediation.
• Some of the typical Civil Mediation cases
  involve disputes in employment context such as
  Workplace Mediation, disputes relating to an
  estate Estate Mediation, disputes relating to
  strata units Strata Mediation, or any other
  dispute people have that needs resolution.
• Family Mediation is usually mediation revolving
  around divorce or the breakup of a relationship.
  Family Mediation can involve dealing with
  property division, child guardianship, spousal
  and child support, etc.

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What is Your Mediation Philosophy?

• The philosophy of M.J. ONions Lawyers
  Mediators is to use an array of different types
  of mediation techniques depending on the
  situation. We do not necessarily advocate one
  type of mediation style over another. We believe
  that each type of mediation has its merits
  depending on the appropriate circumstances. For
  example, in Family Mediation we prefer a  more
  interests based approach to mediation.

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Advantages of Mediation

• Mediation can save you money compared to
  litigating in court.
• Mediation will save you time as opposed to a
  lengthy court process.
• Mediation is a confidential process between the
  parties, it does not form part of the public
  record like a court application.
• The mediation process is less adversarial without
  the win or loss at court, which leads to a
  greater chance of preserving relationships.

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Why Hire a Lawyer Mediator?

• A lawyer mediator can provide legal information
  informing the participants of the legal issues
  involved in their dispute. A lawyer mediator can
  also draft the settlement agreement or separation
  agreement on behalf of the parties.

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To learn more about mediation

• Visit our website
• http//www.mjonions.com/
• Or call us directly
• 604-697-0996