The Importance of Mediation in Family Law

About Paul McInnisAs a lawyer skilled in family law, Paul McInnis engages in civil litigation and forms of alternative dispute resolution from McInnis & Nicoll, his Toronto-based firm.

Mediation represents one common method used by Paul McInnis to alleviate difficult situations between his client and their spouse when the couple seeks to end their marriage.

Mediation’s Role in Dispute Resolution

Mediation has gained popularity as a less antagonistic method of settling disputes than litigation.

Unlike trials, this is a voluntary process, and partners can opt out of it at any time during the negotiation.

The collaborative nature of this technique allows mediators to work with the participants and understand their needs so that the clients have more control over the final result, which leads to a better chance of both parties obtaining satisfaction.

Benefits of Choosing to Mediate

However, this method offers some benefits over those of a trial.

The information exchanged and discussed during the dispute stays confidential.

Participants stay in control of the process, and the mediator remains balanced and unbiased in making his or her decision.