Will 5 hours be sufficient to address all aspects of our separation?

It is the couple who makes the decision to separate; therefore, it is also up to the couple to reach a settlement. Although it is usually possible to cover all aspects of the separation within this time frame, mediation may require more than 5 hours. In this case, the mediator will charge the same hourly rate as the government-funded hours, as per regulations: $110 per session.

When the parties reach a settlement, a summary of all the agreements will be redacted at the end of the mediation process. This summary is written and signed by the mediator and a copy of it will be given to you.

It should be noted that legal proceedings, as well as separation or divorce applications, are not included in the government-funded program. You can have your agreement confirmed by the court or have it approved by the special clerk in order to make it enforceable.

Can we obtain a ruling in regards to our agreements and is this included in the subsidised program?

The government-funded program does not include entering into legal procedures. On a flat rate basis, our firm can obtain and prepare all of the necessary documents of a separation or divorce application.