Mediation is meant to save time and money but the wrong mediator can do the opposite. If your mediator isn’t efficient or doesn’t have the right style for your situation, you could end up spending hours (and thousands of dollars) in sessions that go nowhere.
The Risks of a Poor Mediator
- Dragging Out the Process: Some mediators let sessions run endlessly without focusing on the real legal issues.
- Lack of Direction: If your mediator avoids tough conversations or just “splits the difference,” you may leave with an agreement that is neither fair nor workable.
- Extra Costs: Every additional hour means more fees and if mediation fails, you still face the expense and stress of court.
Why Style Matters
Family law disputes need a mediator who is:
- Direct and Efficient: Someone who cuts through irrelevant details and keeps discussions focused.
- Legally Knowledgeable: A mediator who understands Alberta family law and can guide you toward realistic solutions.
- Firm but Fair: Someone who won’t let the process get sidetracked by emotion or storytelling.
Our Approach
At our firm, mediation is structured, respectful, and results-driven. Kelly and Christine are:
- To the Point: No wasted hours on stories that don’t matter to the legal issues.
- Very Experienced: Each has more than a decade of family law experience.
- Focused on Solutions: Agreements that are fair, practical, and legally sound.