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Ontario Child Support Enforcement: What You Need to Know

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Ontario's Child Support Enforcement: What You Need to Know

Learn how Ontario's Family Responsibility Office (FRO) enforces child support, when to file your separation agreement, and how to ensure compliance.

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce in Ontario

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Divorce in Ontario

Learn how to talk to your kids about divorce. Ontario-based parenting tips that focus on timing, clarity, and emotional support.

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Can You Update a Parenting Plan in Ontario?

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Can You Update a Parenting Plan in Ontario?

Can you update your parenting plan after it’s finalized? Learn how changes can be made through mediation when life evolves.

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Amanda is an Accredited Family Mediator, a Court-Connected Family Mediator, and a member of the Ontario Association for Family Mediation (OAFM). Amanda is certified in Online Dispute Resolution and provides comprehensive family mediation services which includes parenting plans, child support, spousal support, and property division. She completed her mediation training through York University and Family Mediation Training Canada. After going through the divorce process, herself, Amanda was inspired to become a family mediator with the hope of helping others going through separation and divorce.

In addition to being a family mediator, Amanda is also a teacher and a member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT). Amanda has extensive experience working with children and families from a variety of backgrounds. She takes great pride in her ability to bring families together, improve communication, and assist them in coming to a resolution.

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Benefits of Mediation

Divorce Mediation is an alternative method for couples wanting an amicable divorce and are seeking a less adversarial and more collaborative approach to divorce proceedings. The traditional divorce process using divorce lawyers can be a very adversarial process.

Divorce mediation (also known as Family Mediation) allows spouses to work together with the help of a neutral third-party mediator to amicably settle the terms of their divorce. Divorce mediation offers numerous benefits for couples going through the challenging process of ending their marriage.

Overview of the mediation process

Divorce mediation is a voluntary process and confidential method of resolving disputes. It is an alternative dispute resolution process which involves a neutral third party known as a mediator. The main goal of mediation is to facilitate communication and negotiation between the parties involved, with the aim of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. The divorce process begins with both parties agreeing to participate in mediation. 

Once both parties agree to move forward with mediation, the mediator will schedule individual meetings with each party to discuss their concerns and desired outcomes. The divorce mediator will also determine if mediation is an appropriate alternative to the legal process. 

During the joint mediation sessions, the parties will discuss issues pertaining to the division of their property, family support and parenting arrangements. The mediator will facilitate open communication, ensuring that each party has the chance to speak and be heard. The mediator also helps to identify the key issues in dispute and assists in exploring possible solutions so the parties can make informed decisions, in order to come to a mutual agreement. The mediator’s role is to remain neutral and impartial throughout the process and ultimately, the final decisions are made by the parties themselves. If an agreement is reached, the Professional Mediators can formalize the terms of the separation in a Separation Agreement.

Overall, the mediation process provides a structured and facilitated approach to resolving conflicts, can help couples save thousands of dollars and years in divorce litigation, and allows them to maintain control over the outcome.

The Benefits of Mediation

  1. Reduced Conflict: Mediation for Divorce promotes a cooperative atmosphere, reducing conflict and creating a more positive environment for negotiation compared to the traditional divorce process. By minimizing animosity and promoting respectful dialogue, couples are more likely to find mutually agreeable solutions.
  2. Cost-effective: Mediation an affordable alternative and is often significantly less expensive than traditional litigation, as it requires fewer formalities then when using a divorce lawyer. With mediation, couples can reduce their divorce cost and save both time and money
  3. Confidentiality: The Divorce Mediation is a confidential process and offers greater privacy compared to a public court process. Confidentiality ensures that personal and sensitive information remains protected and does not become part of the public record.
  4. Flexibility: A Mediated Divorce allows couples to maintain control over their divorce agreement, unlike court-imposed decisions. This is important when it comes to division of assets or division of property. Parties have the freedom to craft solutions that meet their unique needs and circumstances, providing a custom-tailored outcome.
  5. Faster Resolution: There are obvious benefits to a faster resolution and the divorce mediation process typically progresses more swiftly than typical divorce proceedings using divorce lawyers, as couples are not bound by lawyer and court schedules. The ability to schedule sessions at mutually convenient times accelerates the process, allowing couples to reach resolutions more efficiently.
  6. Amicable Co-Parenting: Mediation encourages effective co-parenting by fostering improved communication and collaboration. By working together to establish a parenting plan for their children, which includes, custody, visitation schedules, decision-making arrangements, couples can create amicable relationships and a foundation for future co-parenting success.
  7. Reduced Emotional Stress: The cooperative nature of mediation promotes a less adversarial atmosphere, reducing emotional stress for both parties involved. By using a neutral mediator, enables couples to reduce the emotional toll of a divorce to focus on their individual well-being and the well-being of their children.

Summary

Mediation is a non-adversarial process. The process of mediation will help separating couples find common ground and come to an agreement on the terms of their separation and offers a range of benefits that can make the often emotionally charged divorce process more manageable. For couples with children, a skilled mediator can suggest creative solutions that could minimize the impact on children.

By fostering cooperation, reducing conflict, and maintaining control over the outcome, mediation allows couples to effectively address their issues and to have an amicable divorce.

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Family Mediation Services for Separation & Divorce in Ontario

Child support mediation in Ontario – Positive Solutions Divorce Services®

At Positive Solutions Divorce Services, we specialize in guiding couples through the separation process using our expert mediation services in Ontario. Our experienced mediators work closely with both parties to foster a cooperative environment where open and honest discussions can take place. We help you identify and prioritize the key issues that need to be resolved, such as property division, spousal support, and parenting arrangements.

Our team assists in gathering and organizing all necessary financial information, ensuring both parties have a clear understanding of their financial situation. We facilitate productive negotiations, helping you explore various options and find mutually beneficial solutions. 

Child support mediation in Ontario – Positive Solutions Divorce Services®

Our family mediation services in Ontario provide a comprehensive and structured approach to resolving all aspects of separation and divorce. As part of the mediation process, we assist couples with:

✔️ Parenting Plans: Creating clear, customized plans that outline parenting time and decision-making responsibilities.

✔️ Child Support: Calculating child support based on the Federal Child Support Guidelines, ensuring fairness and compliance.

✔️ Spousal Support: Assessing entitlement, amount, and duration using the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines (SSAGs).

✔️ Property Equalization: Determining net family property and facilitating a fair division of assets and debts.

✔️ Separation Agreements: Drafting legally binding agreements that reflect the terms reached during mediation.

✔️ Divorce Applications: Assisting with the preparation and filing of uncontested divorce applications in Ontario.

Parenting plans through online mediation – Serving Ontario

By addressing these important legal and financial matters through mediation, couples can reduce conflict, save money, and reach mutually beneficial solutions without going to court.

Throughout the process, we maintain a neutral stance, ensuring that both parties’ voices are heard, and their interests are considered. Our goal is to help you reach a comprehensive separation agreement that addresses all aspects of your separation, while minimizing conflict and preserving important relationships. By choosing our mediation services, you can navigate your separation with greater control, reduced stress, and significant cost savings compared to traditional litigation. Positive Solutions Divorce Services provides professional mediation services to families across Ontario, helping couples in cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, and beyond reach fair and amicable agreements.

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Equalization of Property After Separation in Ontario

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Navigating the complexities of property equalization during a separation or divorce can be challenging, but our experienced mediators are here to help.

Positive Solutions offer expert guidance through every step of this intricate process, working closely with both parties to facilitate a comprehensive and fair division of assets and debts. Our team assists you in identifying all marital property and creating a detailed inventory of your assets and liabilities. 

Dividing property after separation in Ontario – Mediation session

We provide our clients with a comprehensive checklist of all the financial and income statements required to draft a thorough and accurate financial report, ensuring no important details are overlooked. 

Throughout mediation, we guide you through the valuation process, often coordinating with financial professionals when necessary for complex assets. Our mediators assist you and your spouse to explore various division scenarios and understand the long-term implications of different options.

Our goal is to help you reach a mutually acceptable agreement on property equalization, often finding creative solutions that satisfy both parties’ needs and interests. By choosing our mediation services, you can navigate this process more efficiently, with less conflict, and often at a lower cost than traditional litigation, while ensuring a fair and comprehensive division of your marital assets.

We assist clients throughout Ontario with the equalization of property, ensuring fair division of assets during separation or divorce, whether you’re in London, Barrie, Kitchener, or elsewhere in the province.

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Child Support Calculations Specialists

Child support mediation for Ontario families – Positive Solutions®

Our experienced mediators are here to guide you through the often-complex process of determining child support arrangements in Canada. We work with both parents to ensure a comprehensive child support agreement that prioritizes the well-being of your children. Our team helps you navigate the Federal Child Support Guidelines, explaining how they apply to your specific situation and income levels.

We assist in gathering and verifying all necessary financial information, providing a checklist of required documents to ensure accuracy and completeness. Our mediators can also facilitate discussions on additional expenses not covered by basic child support, such as extracurricular activities or extraordinary healthcare costs. 

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Child Support Arrangement Specialists

Positive Solutions aim to help you reach an acceptable agreement that meets your children’s needs while considering both parents’ financial circumstances. By choosing our mediation services for child support matters, you can often achieve a more flexible and personalized arrangement than a court-imposed order, potentially reducing conflict and fostering better co-parenting relationships. Serving all of Ontario, we support parents in cities such as Kingston, Windsor, and Sudbury with precise and fair child support calculations based on provincial standards.

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Spousal support agreement in mediation – Ontario

At Positive Solutions Divorce Services, our skilled mediators offer expert guidance through the intricate process of spousal support negotiations. We create a respectful and neutral environment where both parties can openly discuss their financial circumstances and future goals.

Our team assists you in analyzing your financial situation and help you explore various support scenarios. Our mediators are adept at facilitating discussions about topics, such as the duration of support or conditions for modification. We encourage creative solutions that may include non-traditional arrangements, such as lump-sum payments or the transfer of assets in lieu of ongoing support. 

Spousal support agreement in mediation – Ontario

Throughout the process, we strive to balance the needs of the recipient spouse with the financial capabilities of the paying spouse. Our goal is to help you reach a spousal support agreement that provides financial stability while promoting independence where possible. By utilizing our mediation services for spousal support matters, you can often achieve a more flexible and tailored arrangement that addresses the unique aspects of your situation, potentially avoiding the rigidity of court-imposed orders. Our Ontario-based team helps individuals across the province, including in Guelph, Oshawa, and Brampton accurately calculate spousal support in accordance with provincial guidelines.

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Domestic Contracts

Couple creating prenuptial agreement through mediation in Ontario

At Positive Solutions Divorce Services, we provide valuable assistance in drafting cohabitation and prenuptial agreements through our collaborative mediation process. As experienced mediators, we facilitate open and constructive discussions between couples, ensuring that both parties’ interests and concerns are thoroughly addressed in the agreement.

We guide couples through the crucial step of full financial disclosure, helping to create a comprehensive inventory of assets, debts, and financial expectations. Our team assists in exploring and negotiating fair terms that both parties feel comfortable with, often uncovering creative solutions that might not emerge in a more adversarial setting. 

Couple creating prenuptial agreement through mediation in Ontario

While we don’t offer legal advice, we help couples understand the typical components of these agreements and identify areas that may require special attention. Once the couple has reached a mutual understanding on the terms, we will draft the applicable document that the parties can then take to their respective lawyers for independent legal advice prior to signing. 

Our mediated approach often results in more personalized, mutually satisfactory agreements while potentially saving time and reducing costs compared to purely lawyer-driven negotiations.

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Divorce Applications

Couple applying for divorce with Positive Solutions® Ontario

At Positive Solutions Divorce Services, we can provide valuable assistance in preparing for and navigating the divorce application process. We offer guidance in gathering all necessary information and documents required for the application, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Our team helps you understand the legal grounds for divorce in Ontario and how they apply to your specific situation. If you’ve already created a separation agreement, we can incorporate those terms into your divorce application, streamlining the process. 

Couple applying for divorce with Positive Solutions® Ontario

For those without a prior agreement, we can assist in drafting an agreement that outlines the terms of your separation such as property division, support arrangements, and parenting plans if needed. 

Our goal is to help you initiate the divorce process ensuring all required information is included and properly presented. By utilizing our services during the divorce application phase, you can often achieve a smoother transition into the legal process, with clearer expectations and a stronger foundation for finalizing your divorce.

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Parenting Plan Mediation for Separating Parents in Ontario

Parenting plan mediation with father and children – Ontario

At Positive Solutions Divorce Services, we specialize in helping parents create comprehensive and child-focused parenting plans. Our experienced mediators guide you through the process of developing a plan that prioritizes your children’s well-being while addressing the practical realities of co-parenting.

We facilitate respectful and productive discussions, encouraging both parents to express their concerns and desires for their children’s care. Our team helps you explore various parenting arrangements, considering factors such as work schedules, living arrangements, and each child’s unique needs. We assist in crafting clear communication protocols and decision-making processes to minimize future conflicts.

Parenting plan mediation with father and children – Ontario

Throughout the mediation, we keep the focus on your children’s best interests, helping you create a plan that provides stability, maintains important relationships, and allows for flexibility as your family’s needs evolve. By choosing our mediation services for developing your parenting plan, you can often achieve a more personalized and mutually satisfactory arrangement than a court-imposed order, setting a positive foundation for your ongoing co-parenting relationship. Ontario families turn to Positive Solutions Divorce Services for personalized parenting plans that prioritize children’s well-being in communities from Niagara Falls to Thunder Bay.

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Separation Agreements

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Our experienced mediators specialize in guiding couples through the process of crafting comprehensive separation agreements. We work closely with both parties to ensure all crucial aspects of your separation are addressed.

Our team helps you navigate complex issues such as property division, financial arrangements, and parenting responsibilities, always striving for solutions that are reasonable and sustainable for both parties. We assist in gathering and organizing all necessary information, ensuring that decisions are made with full transparency. 

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Couple reaching agreement through mediation in Ontario

Throughout the mediation process, we encourage open communication and creative problem-solving, often uncovering mutually beneficial solutions. Our goal is to help you create a separation agreement that provides clarity and stability during this transitional period, while also being flexible enough to adapt to future changes. 

By choosing our mediation services for your separation agreement, you can often achieve a more personalized and comprehensive document than one created through traditional legal channels, potentially saving time, reducing costs, and laying the groundwork for a more amicable post-separation relationship.

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*Separation Agreements Disclaimer

*The information included in a Separation Agreement, or other applicable documents, is purely a guide and cannot substitute for a lawyer’s skill, knowledge, and careful drafting. These documents are simply reflective of the information received from you and are an administrative service only.

Positive Solutions Divorce Services® does not warrant and is not liable or responsible for ensuring the validity and/or enforceability of any Agreement or clause in an Agreement and remains your full and sole responsibility. Full financial disclosure is a crucial element in the preparation of any Agreement. It is also critical that you understand your rights and obligations under existing law.

In many circumstances, the Agreement will be addressing complex assets and issues, such as corporations, trusts, pensions, tax implications etc. In these cases, it is imperative that the actual relevant documentation be reviewed and that the expertise of an accountant or specialist in the subject area be consulted to ensure that the Agreement properly addresses these complex assets and issues. It is strongly recommended that you retain Independent Legal Advice before signing any documentation arising out of the end of your marriage or common law relationship.

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She is the one to go to with any questions. In Michele’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 active children, ages 21, 19 and 18.

She loves laughing with her friends when she is not running her children around to their sporting events or university ventures.

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Michele King

Office Manager

Michele has over 25 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant and Office Manager in the real estate industry and Family Law firm, Michele is a seasoned Executive Assistant with extensive knowledge in many areas.

She is the one to go to with any questions. In Michele’s free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 active children, ages 21, 19 and 18.

She loves laughing with her friends when she is not running her children around to their sporting events or university ventures.

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Taralea Scammell is an Accredited Family Mediator, AccFm OAFM, and Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR Practitioner. She studied and received her Certificate in Advanced Family Mediation and Conflict Management at Conrad Grebel College University. Taralea has extensive experience in mediation approaches that include family, elder and victim offender reconciliation.

Taralea has been working with families in crisis and those involved with child protection agencies for twenty five years. She is an accredited Family Group Conference Coordinator, an ADR response for families involved with child protection agencies in Ontario.

Currently, she is practicing Family Mediation and supporting families who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and those involved in the process of separation and divorce.

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Taralea Scammell

Mediator Acc.FM

Taralea Scammell is an Accredited Family Mediator, AccFm OAFM, and Alternative Dispute Resolution ADR Practitioner. She studied and received her Certificate in Advanced Family Mediation and Conflict Management at Conrad Grebel College University. Taralea has extensive experience in mediation approaches that include family, elder and victim offender reconciliation.

Taralea has been working with families in crisis and those involved with child protection agencies for twenty five years. She is an accredited Family Group Conference Coordinator, an ADR response for families involved with child protection agencies in Ontario.

Currently, she is practicing Family Mediation and supporting families who are experiencing difficulties in their relationships and those involved in the process of separation and divorce.

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Ryan McDougall

Mediator Q.MED, PM

After spending 20 years working in law firms on family law files involving separation and divorce, Ryan realized the traditional legal system for divorce was costly and had a negative effect on families. She knew there was a better way.

In 2012 Ryan completed her Conflict Dispute Resolution Certification with Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta and has had a successful practice mediating separating families ever since.

Ryan holds a Q.Med designation with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta and Canada as well as a PM designation with Alberta Family Mediation Society and Family Mediation of Canada. Ryan is the first mediator on our team to provide services to our Alberta clients.

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Ryan McDougall

Mediator Q.MED, PM

After spending 20 years working in law firms on family law files involving separation and divorce, Ryan realized the traditional legal system for divorce was costly and had a negative effect on families. She knew there was a better way.

In 2012 Ryan completed her Conflict Dispute Resolution Certification with Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta and has had a successful practice mediating separating families ever since.

Ryan holds a Q.Med designation with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Alberta and Canada as well as a PM designation with Alberta Family Mediation Society and Family Mediation of Canada. Ryan is the first mediator on our team to provide services to our Alberta clients.

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Karalyn Marsala

Mediator Acc.FM

Karalyn is an Accredited Family Mediator with an extensive background in finance. Karalyn graduated from the Ted Rogers School of Business at Ryerson University with a business degree and continued her education by completing a certificate in Family Mediation at York University. 

Karalyn’s financial background along with her training in dispute resolution gives her the ability to use interest based negotiation tools to assist married and common law spouses with their separation. Karalyn strongly believes that the mediation process is an excellent way to communicate effectively, identify common interests and find a middle ground within disputes.

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Karalyn Marsala

Mediator Acc.FM

Karalyn is an Accredited Family Mediator with an extensive background in finance. Karalyn graduated from the Ted Rogers School of Business at Ryerson University with a business degree and continued her education by completing a certificate in Family Mediation at York University. 

Karalyn’s financial background along with her training in dispute resolution gives her the ability to use interest based negotiation tools to assist married and common law spouses with their separation. Karalyn strongly believes that the mediation process is an excellent way to communicate effectively, identify common interests and find a middle ground within disputes.

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Dana Macrito-Carelli

Mediator Acc.FM

Dana is an Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. 

Dana graduated from York University with a BA in Sociology and continued her education in Dispute Resolution through Conrad Grebel University in Waterloo.

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Dana Macrito-Carelli

Mediator Acc.FM

Dana is an Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. 

Dana graduated from York University with a BA in Sociology and continued her education in Dispute Resolution through Conrad Grebel University in Waterloo.

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Bev Lewis

Founder & CEO, Mediator Acc.FM

Bev Lewis - Ontario divorce mediator at Positive Solutions®

Bev is the founder and CEO of Positive Solutions Divorce Services. Bev is an Accredited Family Mediator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. Bev graduated from McMaster University with an Under Graduate Diploma in Family Mediation and continued her education in Transformative Mediation through Conrad Grebel University.

She has also completed training in Arbitration through Riverdale Mediation. Bev is passionate about keeping families out of the adversarial court process. She created Positive Solutions Divorce Services® to give couples an amicable alternative to settling issues after the breakdown of their marriage.

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