Cathy Cartwright BA., MSW., RSW., AccFM (OAFM)

Mediation and Discussion can resolve issues

Our mediation service is a private, voluntary process where a neutral facilitator assists parties in conflict to make fully-informed decisions toward changing the quality of their relationships. *All services are confidential and private.

Parties often feel emotionally overwhelmed and confused when entering into a separation. Instead of destructive and negative conflict, SGBFM works with you to reach a constructive and positive agreement.

• Parties often feel emotionally overwhelmed and confused when entering into a separation.
• Information, education and support is offered to both parties.

Resolution is possible through:

• exploring issues
• discussing perspectives and preferences,
• balancing options
• respecting goals
• maintaining resources
• solution-focused choices and decision-making.

Rather than a process dividing families, mediation can help to re-establish and sustain lasting relationships, important especially in co-parenting situations. This typically leads to a reduction of stress and increased happiness for all, especially for children in the family.

*Exceptions to confidentiality, as per professional body regulations, apply if a child is being harmed, someone is an immediate risk to themselves or others, or a legal process mandates our participation.

• Separation and Divorce (parenting)
• Separation and Divorce (child support &/or spousal support)
• Separation and Divorce (financial and property division & equalization)
• Separation and Divorce (comprehensive - all issues - parenting, support & property)
• Cohabitation Agreements
• Marriage Contracts
• School/Children Relations
• Parent-Teen Relations
• Variation of terms of a domestic contract or court order

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