Family Mediation

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Family Mediation
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What is Family Mediation?

• Family Mediation is the process by which a
  neutral third party, the Family Mediator,
  assists people to resolve their dispute and reach
  a voluntary settlement of matters of issue
  between them relating to their marriage,
  cohabitation, separation, or divorce. A  Family
  Mediator is not a judge, he or she helps people
  to negotiate a fair settlement of their dispute
  that meets everyones interests.

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What is M. J. ONions Lawyers Mediators
Approach to Family Mediation?

• Our focus is on meeting the interests of every
  disputant. Delving beneath the surface to the
  underlying desires, fears and anxieties of the
  participants to uncover their true interests in
  order to develop a separation agreement that
  meets all parties needs.

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What Types of Family Disputes do you Mediate?

• M. J. ONions Lawyers and Mediators mediate
  family disputes 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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Why use a Lawyer to Mediate my Family Dispute?

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

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What are the Benefits of Mediating my Family
Dispute?

• Family Mediation can save you money compared to
  litigating in court.
• Family Mediation will save you time as opposed to
  a lengthy court process.
• With Family Mediation you participate in the
  resolution of your dispute as opposed to having
  a  judge impose a decision for you.

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What are the Costs of Mediating my Family Dispute?

• Our hourly rate for Family Mediation is 250 per
  hour plus GST. We do not charge for such things
  as photocopying, faxing, secretarial services,
  and long distance telephone calls, which can save
  you hundreds of dollars.

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For more information

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