Family Mediation Services for Separation & Divorce in Ontario

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Our Process: A Clear Path Through Separation

We simplify the separation process with a structured, supportive framework that reduces stress, avoids conflict, and supports both parties at every step.

Step 1: Free Joint Consultation

Begin with a free 30-minute online consultation. You’ll meet with one of our experienced mediators to learn more about the process and decide, together, if mediation is the right fit for your situation.

Step 2: Individual Meetings

You will meet privately with the mediator for a confidential, one-hour session. We will screen for the appropriateness of mediation and review a list of required documents we will need to move forward with mediation. This meeting also provides an opportunity for you to express any concerns, and identify areas where you may feel stuck.

Step 3: Joint Mediation Sessions

We guide you through respectful, solution-focused conversations to help you make informed decisions around parenting, financial matters, and property. We will provide you with the information you need to make decisions and have meaningful conversations during mediation.

Step 4: Review & Signing of Documents

We prepare a comprehensive Separation Agreement based on the decisions you’ve agreed to through mediation. You’ll each have the opportunity to review the document and obtain independent legal advice before signing.

Step 5: Concluding Session

This 30-minute meeting is held after you’ve signed your Separation Agreement. We’ll review your “next steps” and provide a package with documents and information to help you execute the terms outlined in your agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of issues can mediation help us resolve?

Mediation through Positive Solutions supports nearly every aspect of separation. Our trained mediators guide couples through key topics like parenting plans, including schedules and decision-making; child and spousal support calculations based on Ontario and federal guidelines; property equalization for fair division of assets and debts; drafting separation agreements; and the divorce application process itself. We also assist with domestic contracts such as cohabitation or prenuptial agreements. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, one-stop mediation solution that helps you finalize all separation-related matters without needing multiple professionals or a court battle—saving you time, money, and stress.

How does the mediation process work?

Divorce mediation at Positive Solutions follows a structured and supportive process:

Free, joint consultation to introduce mediation and learn about your situation.
Individual intake sessions, where you’ll complete financial checklists and explore concerns privately.
Joint mediation meetings in-person or online, where we address parenting, finances, support, and property.
Drafting your Separation Agreement, reflecting your jointly reached decisions.
Legal review (strongly recommended) before signing the agreement.
Final session to outline and confirm next steps (e.g., filing divorce, implementing changes).

This approach provides clarity, fairness, and a plan personalized to your family’s needs—without court involvement.

Can mediation save us money and time compared to going to court?

Yes—mediation is typically much faster and more affordable than traditional litigation. Court cases can drag on for months or years and involve high legal fees. Mediation, on the other hand, usually concludes in 4–8 sessions over a few months, and our flat-fee packages are transparent with optional payment plans. Because you maintain control over decisions and timing, mediation allows for quicker resolutions—and avoids court scheduling delays, motion costs, and unpredictable outcomes. For many of our clients, this means saving thousands of dollars and protecting family budgets during a challenging life transition.

What role does confidentiality play in mediation?

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of our mediation process. Unlike court hearings, which are public, mediation sessions remain private—nothing discussed is part of public record. This allows couples to speak honestly without fear. Mediators adhere to professional confidentiality standards, and any notes taken are securely stored or destroyed. The only exceptions involve legal obligations, such as threats of harm or child protection concerns. Confidentiality helps maintain dignity and trust throughout the process and enables more open, constructive communication.

What happens if we can’t agree on something during mediation?

While mediation aims for comprehensive agreement, it’s flexible if you encounter roadblocks. Mediators will help you explore options, break complex issues into manageable steps, or refer you to specialists—like financial advisors or therapists—as needed. If a specific topic remains unresolved, you can pause mediation or choose targeted legal advice on that point. Importantly, the rest of your agreement can still move forward while specific issues are addressed separately. Our goal is to help you reach as much agreement as possible, while respecting your unique circumstances and pacing.