Mediation and Arbitration in Ontario

ADR suitability review to assess whether mediation or arbitration is right.

Mediator and arbitrator selection: assist in selecting a qualified neutral.

Brief preparation: position papers, supporting documents, and chronology.

Session attendance: represent you in all sessions and caucuses.

Agreement drafting: document the settlement and file with the court if required.

In certain court locations (Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor), mediation is mandatory before a case conference in family law matters.

In mediation, a neutral facilitates a negotiated settlement. In arbitration, the arbitrator hears evidence and makes a binding decision.

On very limited grounds only: procedural unfairness, fraud, or excess of jurisdiction. Arbitration is designed to be final and binding.

In most cases yes. Mediation can resolve disputes in one day that would otherwise take years in court.