No charge and no obligation.
Our Professional Accredited Family Law Mediators get your Divorce, Separation, or other Family Dispute Fully Resolved, Quickly, with Legally Enforceable Agreements.
Far Better Outcomes, Achieved Without the Challenges or Delays of Court.
Much Faster, Much Less Expensive, Same Legal Results.
In mediation, family law conflicts are resolved quickly and efficiently, at a much lower cost, and with outcomes that are far more likely to satisfy both the personal needs and legal requirements of everyone involved.
The process of mediation is always neutral, fair, and balanced — even if one or more of the parties involved is not. When completed successfully, it results in the creation of a fully enforceable separation, divorce, or other family law agreement, that fully deals with both the legal issues and personal concerns of everyone involved.
As a former family and divorce lawyer, (retired from practice), with specialized training in family law conflict resolution and mediation, our lead mediator, Mr. Glen Evans, brings a wealth of professional knowledge and experience, that informs the entire process, and guides clients towards finding realistic and workable solutions that will stand the test of time.
In mediation, every aspect of your family law dispute can be resolved including:
- Common Law Separation
- Division of Property, Assets, and Debts
- Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Custody and Guardianship of Children
- Parenting Arrangements
- Parent or Child Moves and Relocation
- Complex Family Dynamics
- High Conflict Personalities
- Blended Families
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Corporate Assets and/or Family Business(es)
- Pensions and Retirement
- International Jurisdictions
- Any other legal or personal issue arising within a family law dispute.
If needed, the mediator can also help the parties identify each of the personal concerns and legal issues that ought to be included in the mediation, ensuring that nothing gets missed in the negotiation and crafting of the agreement(s) that resolve the dispute(s).
During the actual mediation sessions, the mediator guides the parties through a highly structured process that draws attention to the areas in which there already is, or where the may be, common ground (even if they cannot see it yet), while also identifying each the actual underlying causes and concerns that must be addressed in order to resolve, (and that can make it extremely difficult or even impossible for the parties to discuss), the much more complex, often highly emotionally charged, personal or legal issues that frequently arise, and can make family law disputes especially challenging.
Once there is a clear understanding of each of the topics and areas of concern, the mediator divides them into smaller more manageable pieces and then systematically guides the parties through each one, including initiating and facilitating all of the necessary and sometimes difficult conversations that are required.
All of this is done in a manner that remains entirely neutral and balanced, for everyone, and that keeps the parties focused on having productive, “forward focused,” conversations, that will lead to the creation and finding of realistic and workable solutions, that fully address and deal with all of the actual underlying causes and concerns of the dispute.
This process not only makes it possible for parties to reach an agreement that fully resolves all of the issues involved, but also tends to result in outcomes that are far more satisfactory for everyone involved, and that creates legally-binding agreements that the parties are far more likely to live with and adhere to, for the long term.
Where needed, and if appropriate, the mediator can also provide the parties with objective, unbiased, ideas or suggestions about how they might want to resolve or structure things, based on what has worked well for other parties in similar circumstances – both in and out of court.
Mediation is much faster, considerably less expensive, and far less toxic than prolonged legal battles and courtroom litigation.
You can proceed with mediation, regardless of whether you already have your own lawyer(s) involved. Whichever path you choose, you will still obtain independent legal advice before any agreement is finalized.
Mr. Glen Evans, who conducts all our family law mediations, is not only an Accredited Family Law Mediator, he is also a former divorce lawyer, and a part-time law professor who currently teaches family law. As a result, Glen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the mediation, helping clients resolve their family law disputes in the best way possible.
Avoiding prolonged legal battles can save tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees, and can get your separation or divorce resolved in a matter of weeks, instead of months or years.
Because of its efficiency, mediation is always less expensive and much faster than courtroom litigation or prolonged battles and negotiations between legal counsel alone.
The structured approach of mediation can also help parties resolve “deal breaker” issues that might seem hopeless or unsolvable at the start.
Mediation is also considerably more flexible than courtroom litigation, allowing the parties to customize not only the process itself, but also the solutions and outcomes that are used to resolve their dispute.
Ultimately, mediation provides both sides with the ability to create enforceable and lasting agreements that are far more likely to stand the test of time, and to fully satisfy the needs and circumstances of everyone involved.
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Mr. Glen Evans is both an Accredited Family Law Mediator and former Divorce Lawyer.
Glen provides family law mediation services with professionalism, empathy, compassion, and understanding — helping clients navigate through difficult circumstances with the utmost care and integrity.
Glen conducts mediations throughout all of British Columbia, Alberta, and the Yukon — either “in person” or through “video conference.”
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“Glen is highly professional, personable, knowledgeable, and a skilled negotiator.
He achieved an agreement for us that, quite frankly, would have been impossible without his help.
Our dispute was highly charged. Glen kept a calm presence, spoke with self assurance, stayed focused on both short and long term goals, and was nimble in navigating the fluid nature of our disagreements.
I can’t say it enough… Your help was invaluable. Thank you!“
– David M.
“Glen was incredibly understanding during a very difficult time. He genuinely cares about his clients, and puts everything in easy to understand language. He helps keep things in perspective. Great service!”
– Margaret D.
THE ADVANTAGES OF MEDIATION:
Best For Children
Everyone involved in a separation or divorce is required, by law, to protect the “best interests of the children.”
Numerous research projects have determined that, due to its less toxic nature, the best interests of children are most likely to be protected whenever parents are able to resolve their family law disputes “out-of-court.”
Done right, mediation becomes a win-win for all concerned – especially the children.
More Flexible With Better Outcomes
It is extremely rare for the courts to deviate from decades-old legal precedents and procedures. It is very much a “one-size-fits-all” approach to separation and divorce.
Instead of being bound by rigid courtroom rules and procedure, mediation allows for a modern, flexible, and forward‑thinking approach to finding solutions.
It’s your family and your dispute.
We help you craft your own unique solution.
Low Cost And High Value
Resolving your dispute through mediation, instead of courtroom litigation, can save tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Ask us how and we will gladly show you the numbers.
Couples who choose mediation over courtroom litigation also walk away with a much higher sense of overall satisfaction – both in terms of the process itself, and the final outcome.
Low Cost / High Value
Resolving your dispute through mediation, instead of courtroom litigation, can save tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ask us how and we will gladly show you the numbers.
Couples who choose mediation over courtroom litigation also walk away with a much higher sense of overall satisfaction – both in terms of the process itself, and the final outcome.
More Flexible With Better Outcomes
It is extremely rare for judges and courts to deviate from decades-old legal precedents and procedures. It is very much a “one-size-fits-all” approach to problem solving.
Instead of being bound by rigid courtroom rules and procedure, mediation allows for a modern, flexible, and forward‑thinking approach to finding solutions.
It’s your family and your dispute.
We help you craft your own unique solution.
100% Private and Confidential
Courtroom proceedings are wide open to the public.
“Out-of-court” mediation is 100% private and confidential.
Nobody needs to know your business, except you.
Time Efficient
Courts are significantly backlogged, and things have only gotten worse after the Covid-19 pandemic.
It can easily take years, or longer, to get your matter fully resolved in court.
Instead of long frustrating courtroom delays, we can speak with you within 24 hours of calling or completing our online contact form.
The mediation process can often get started within a matter of days, and can be fully completed within just a few weeks.
100% Private and Confidential
Courtroom proceedings and records are wide open to the public.
“Out-of-court” mediation is 100% private and confidential.
Nobody needs to know your business, except you.