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Mediation Preparation Involves Several Important Steps

  • Make a list of things that you want to discuss
  • Think about getting legal advice
  • Identify a mediator
  • Confirm location, date and time for the appointment
  • Identify Develop strategies to deal with your emotions
  • Consider how fees might be paid
Some of the documents required for the mediation include:

Typical Documents for Child and Spousal Support:


1.

Current pay stub or proof of income from all sources.

2.

Completed Financial Statement.

3.

Last three years notices of assessment.

4.

Details of special expenses (sports, dance, tutoring etc) incurred for the children.

5.

Details of day care expenses.

6.

Details of any arrears of support owed.

Typical Documents for Property Division Issues:


1.

Completed Financial Statement.

2.

Real estate evaluation of the matrimonial home and any other investment property.

3.

Proof of mortgage owed.

4.

Proof of RRSPs values.

5.

Proof of RESP Values.

6.

Proof of inheritances and substantial gifts.

7.

Bank account information.

8.

Make and value of vehicles.

9.

Proof of investments and values.

10.

Current credit card statements.

11.

Pension valuation.

12.

Business Valuation.

13.

List of household contents.

Other:


1.

Court orders.

2.

Separation agreements.

3.

Emails setting out settlement discussions.
OAFM AccFM Designation

If you’re a legal professional seeking to hire a mediator, all of the professionals part of this Chapter have the OAFM AccFM designation.

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Peel Dufferin Family Mediation OAFM Chapter is a regional chapter of the OAFM (Ontario Association of Family Mediators).
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Peel Dufferin Family Mediation OAFM Chapter

Ontario Association for Family Mediation