Category Archives: Family Law

Mediation

Mediation in Canada

Definition of Mediation

Mediation meaning or descrpition: process whereby a neutral third party facilitates communication between disputants and assists them in negotiating a solution (Source of this concept of Mediation: emp.ca/books/318-5 and emp.ca/books/330-7 and emp.ca/books/279-9;http://www.emp.ca/books/112-9)

Mediation

This section offers an overview of Mediation under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Mediation in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Mediation relevant or under the laws of Ontario: A process where a neutral third party (mediator), selected by the disputing parties, assists parties to reach agreement on issues in dispute.

Mediation

This section offers an overview of Mediation under the Canadian law.

Concept of Mediation (Family Law)

The following is a definition of mediation under Canadian law, in relation to family law: An approach to solving problems in which a third party (a mediator) helps people with family law problems reach a resolution without going to court. Mediators are specially qualified to help people reach agreements. Some mediators are lawyers.

Mediation in British Columbia

The following is a concept of mediation under the law of British Columbia: A non-binding process in which a neutral third party with no decision making authority attempts to facilitate a settlement between disputing parties. Mediation is usually a private, voluntary dispute resolution process. Mediation entries in this Canada legal encyclopedia provides an overview of the treaties, cost, styles and procedures for one of the most popular methods of alternative dispute resolution in Canada and other countries. Subjects covered include: treaties, domestic law, confidentiality, settlements, procedures in Canada, structures and processes, co-mediation, costs, training, accreditation of mediators and appointment.

Resources

See Also

  1. Alternative Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution

Dispute Resolution in Canada

Concept of Dispute Resolution (Family Law)

The following is a definition of dispute resolution under Canadian law, in relation to family law: The process in which two people work through their family law issues with a trained professional, like a mediator. Meant to help you settle a legal dispute without going to court.

A guide and insight into dispute resolution in Canada, dealing with matters related to: court system, judges and juries, limitation issues, pre-action behavior, starting proceedings and the timetable for proceedings, case management, evidence, interim remedies and relief, enforcement, appeal, foreign judgments, commercial arbitration, arbitration agreements and arbitral procedure, court intervention and requirements for ADR in Canada.

Reciprocal Agreement

Reciprocal Agreement in Canada

Concept of Reciprocal Agreement (Family Law)

The following is a definition of reciprocal agreement under Canadian law, in relation to family law: When an order or written agreement made in one place can be enforced in the other. BC has reciprocal agreements with all other Canadian provinces, the United States, and several other countries.

Recipient

Recipient in Canada

Recipient

This section offers an overview of Recipient under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Recipient in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Recipient relevant or under the laws of Ontario: In family law cases, a person who is entitled to receive support under an order or agreement.

Concept of Recipient (Family Law)

The following is a definition of recipient under Canadian law, in relation to family law: The person who receives child or spousal support/maintenance.

Separation Agreement

Separation Agreement in Canada

Separation Agreement

This section offers an overview of Separation Agreement under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Separation Agreement in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Separation Agreement relevant or under the laws of Ontario: Agreement by two people, who cohabited and have separated, on their respective rights and obligations.

Separation Agreement

This section offers an overview of Separation Agreement under the Canadian law.

Concept of Separation Agreement (Family Law)

The following is a definition of separation agreement under Canadian law, in relation to family law: A document that sets how you and your spouse have agreed to deal with things like parenting, support, and property after you separate (Provincial family law just calls it an agreement). There’s no official form to use for drawing up a separation agreement.

Definition of Separation Agreement

Separation Agreement meaning or descrpition: an agreement between parties who have cohabited, in or out of marriage, and who have separated, in which they agree on their respective rights and obligations (Source of this concept of Separation Agreement: emp.ca/books/279-9)

Resources

See Also

  1. Domestic Contract

Parenting

Parenting in Canada

Concept of Parenting (Family Law)

The following is a definition of parenting under Canadian law, in relation to family law: Refers to contact with a child, guardianship, parental responsibilities, and parenting time (terms used by the BC Family Law Act); and access and custody (terms used by the federal Divorce Act). Covers who has the right and responsibility to make decisions about the child and the time that guardians and non-guardians spend with the child.

Property

Property in Canada

Property

This section offers an overview of Property under Canadian law, reporting on the provincial jurisdiction differences.

Concept of Property in Ontario

This section provides the essential definition of Property relevant or under the laws of Ontario: Anything over which the rights of possession, use, and enjoyment are exercised.

Concept of Property (Family Law)

The following is a definition of property under Canadian law, in relation to family law: Anything you own, including real estate, bank accounts, cars and other vehicles, and RRSPs.