Privacy in Mediation

  Privacy in mediation is one of the main reasons why people choose to mediate, rather than litigate, their law cases.  When people seek the court’s help to make decisions about their separation and divorce, business or estate dispute, everything is potentially out in the open. Most people prefer to keep their business private.  They … Continued

Read More

Financial Disclosure in Family Mediations

Financial disclosure is an essential element in most family mediations.  Mediation is about compromise.  In order to compromise, each party must fully understand the family’s financial situation. The law in British Columbia generally divides all assets and all debts equally.  However, there are exceptions.  For example, a property which was in a party’s name prior … Continued

Read More