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	*[https://unbundlinglaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ Unbundled Legal Services] from the People's Law School		*[https://unbundlinglaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ Unbundled Legal Services] from the People's Law School
	*[https://mediatebc.com/our-services/ Mediate BC] website with resources and a roster of qualified mediators		*[https://mediatebc.com/our-services/ Mediate BC] website with resources and a roster of qualified mediators
	*[https://~~www~~.~~lawsociety.bc~~.ca/~~support-and~~-~~resources~~-~~for~~-~~lawyers/your~~-~~practice/areas-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution~~-~~accreditat~~/ ~~Family Law Mediators] from the Law Society of BC~~		*[https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/resolving-disputes-without-going-to-court/ Resolving Disputes Without Going to Court] from Dial-a-Law by the People's Law School
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4191 Settling Out of Court] from Justice Education Society of BC		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resources/dial-law-mediation-collaborative-negotiation-and-arbitration Mediation, Collaborative Negotiation, and Arbitration] from Dial-a-Law by the People's Law School
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4616 Resolving Disputes Without Going to Court] from Dial-a-Law by the People's Law School		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89vyvgWQ9s "An Inside Look at Family Mediation"] video from Legal Aid BC and CLEBC
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~1253~~ Mediation, ~~collaborative negotiation~~, and ~~arbitration~~] from Dial-a-Law by the People's Law School		*[https://aboriginal.legalaid.bc.ca/child-family-rights/mediation Mediation - Child protection and Aboriginal Families] from Legal Aid BC
	*[https://www.~~clicklaw~~.~~bc.ca~~/~~resource/4150~~ Family Mediation] from ~~Justice Education Society of~~ BC		*[https://www.accessprobono.ca/program/virtual-family-mediation-program Virtual Family Mediation Program] from Access Pro Bono
	*[https://~~www~~.~~clicklaw~~.bc.ca/~~resource~~/~~2949~~ Mediation - Child protection and Aboriginal Families] from Legal Aid BC		*[https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/lsbc/apps/lkup/directory/mbr-search.cfm Lawyer Directory] from the Law Society of BC
	*[https://www.~~clicklaw.bc~~.ca/~~resource~~/~~4847~~ Virtual Pro Bono ~~Conflict Resolution Clinics] from Mediate BC~~		*[https://www.bcparentingcoordinators.com/ BC Parenting Coordinators Roster Society]
	*[https://northshoreprobono.ca/ North Shore Probono]		*[https://www.collaborativedivorcebc.com/ Collaborative Divorce Vancouver] (Vancouver and the lower mainland)
	*[https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/lsbc/apps/lkup/mbr-search.cfm Lawyer Directory]
	*[~~http~~://www.bcparentingcoordinators.com/ BC Parenting Coordinators Roster Society]
	*[~~http~~://www.collaborativedivorcebc.com/ Collaborative Divorce Vancouver] (Vancouver and the lower mainland)
	*[http://www.nocourt.ca/ Collaborative Law Group of Nelson] (Nelson)
	*[https://collaborativefamilylaw.ca/ Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group] (the interior)		*[https://collaborativefamilylaw.ca/ Okanagan Collaborative Family Law Group] (the interior)
	*[https://www.nocourt.net/ The Collaborative Association] (Surrey~~, New Westminster~~ and the Fraser Valley)		*[https://www.nocourt.net/ The Collaborative Association] (Surrey and the Fraser Valley)
	*[~~http~~://www.bccollaborativerostersociety.com/ BC Collaborative Roster Society] (province-wide)		*[https://www.bccollaborativerostersociety.com/ BC Collaborative Roster Society] (province-wide)
	*[~~http~~://www.collaborativefamilylawgroup.com/ Collaborative Family Separation Professionals] (Victoria)		*[https://www.collaborativefamilylawgroup.com/ Collaborative Family Separation Professionals] (Victoria)

	===Resources===		===Resources===

	*[https://~~www~~.~~clicklaw.bc.ca~~/~~resource/4762~~ “Family Law Basics” video] from JP Boyd		*[https://bit.ly/3LP3xi0 “Family Law Basics” video] from JP Boyd
	*[https://~~www.clicklaw.bc~~.ca/~~resource/1497 “Alternatives to Going to Court” PDF] from Justice Education Society of BC~~		*[https://perma.cc/WFB7-2F4R “A Case for Mediation: The Cost-Effectiveness of Civil, Family, and Workplace Mediation” (PDF)] from Mediate BC Society
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2979 “A Case for Mediation: The Cost-Effectiveness of Civil, Family, and Workplace Mediation” PDF] from Mediate BC Society		*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p89vyvgWQ9s "An Inside Look at Family Mediation"] video from Legal Aid BC and CLEBC
	*[https://www.~~clicklaw~~.~~bc.ca~~/~~resource/4921 “All About Mediation” infographic poster] from Legal Aid BC~~		*[https://perma.cc/M6NT-JAHC "How Can We Resolve Our Family Law Issues?" (PDF)] from Legal Aid BC
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4658 “An Inside Look at Family ~~Mediation”~~ video] from Legal Aid BC		*[https://canlii.ca/t/286m "An Evaluation of the Cost of Family Law Disputes: Measuring the Cost Implication of Various Dispute Resolution Methods"] from the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family
	*[https://~~www~~.~~clicklaw.bc.ca~~/~~resource/4922~~ "How Can We Resolve Our Family Law Issues?" PDF] from Legal Aid BC
	*[https://~~www.clicklaw.bc~~.ca/~~resource~~/~~4452~~ "An Evaluation of the Cost of Family Law Disputes: Measuring the Cost Implication of Various Dispute Resolution Methods"] from the Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family

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	*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Family Justice Counsellors] from the Government of British Columbia		*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/who-can-help/family-justice-counsellors Family Justice Counsellors] from the Government of British Columbia
	*[https://unbundlinglaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ Unbundled Legal Services] from the People's Law School		*[https://unbundlinglaw.peopleslawschool.ca/ Unbundled Legal Services] from the People's Law School
	*[~~http~~://mediatebc.com/~~Mediation~~-~~Services~~/~~Family-Mediation-Services.aspx Family Mediation Services] from~~ Mediate BC		*[https://mediatebc.com/our-services/ Mediate BC] website with resources and a roster of qualified mediators
	*[https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/your-practice/areas-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution-accreditat/ Family Law Mediators] from the Law Society of BC		*[https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/your-practice/areas-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution-accreditat/ Family Law Mediators] from the Law Society of BC
	*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4191 Settling Out of Court] from Justice Education Society of BC		*[https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/4191 Settling Out of Court] from Justice Education Society of BC

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	Mediation is another kind of structured negotiation. In this process, the parties attempt to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator. A mediator is a neutral <span class="noglossary">third party</span> who guides the parties through their negotiations, helps to identify the parties' interests, and helps them to find a settlement that will work for both of them. The goal of mediation is to arrive at a settlement of some or all of the legal issues which both parties are as happy with as possible.		Mediation is another kind of structured negotiation. In this process, the parties attempt to reach an agreement with the help of a mediator. A mediator is a neutral <span class="noglossary">third party</span> who guides the parties through their negotiations, helps to identify the parties' interests, and helps them to find a settlement that will work for both of them. The goal of mediation is to arrive at a settlement of some or all of the legal issues which both parties are as happy with as possible.

	Mediation may be used by parties who never plan to set foot in a courtroom. It is also useful for parties who have started a court proceeding but would rather settle out of court than go through trial. The general rule is that mediation is a ''voluntary'' process. There is one exception to that rule. If you and your spouse are already parties to an action in the Supreme Court, the ''[~~http~~://canlii.ca/t/85bd Notice to Mediate (Family) Regulation]'' provides a mechanism for requiring the other side to try mediation before getting into the courtroom. To find out how to use this regulation, see [~~http~~://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/2014/01/lets-mediate-primer-on-notice-to.html JP Boyd on Family Law: The Blog].		Mediation may be used by parties who never plan to set foot in a courtroom. It is also useful for parties who have started a court proceeding but would rather settle out of court than go through trial. The general rule is that mediation is a ''voluntary'' process. There is one exception to that rule. If you and your spouse are already parties to an action in the Supreme Court, the ''[https://canlii.ca/t/85bd Notice to Mediate (Family) Regulation]'' provides a mechanism for requiring the other side to try mediation before getting into the courtroom. To find out how to use this regulation, see [https://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/2014/01/lets-mediate-primer-on-notice-to.html JP Boyd on Family Law: The Blog].

	If the parties reach a settlement, the terms of the deal can be set out in a ''separation agreement'', in ''minutes of settlement'', in a ''memorandum of agreement'', or in a ''consent order'', depending on the circumstances and the preferences of the parties. These are all ways of recording the terms of settlement. This is really important because, without some record of the deal that was reached, there's no way to confirm what the exact terms of the deal were if people start remembering things differently.		If the parties reach a settlement, the terms of the deal can be set out in a ''separation agreement'', in ''minutes of settlement'', in a ''memorandum of agreement'', or in a ''consent order'', depending on the circumstances and the preferences of the parties. These are all ways of recording the terms of settlement. This is really important because, without some record of the deal that was reached, there's no way to confirm what the exact terms of the deal were if people start remembering things differently.

	Many lawyers also work as mediators. Lawyers who work as mediators are called ''family law mediators''. They have to have additional training in mediation, family violence, and the power dynamics involved in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law mediators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they are both lawyers and mediators. More information about the training requirements for family law mediators is available from the Law Society of British Columbia's page on [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/~~support-and-resources-~~for-lawyers/~~your~~-~~practice~~/~~areas~~-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution-~~accreditat~~/ Family Law ~~Mediators~~].		Many lawyers also work as mediators. Lawyers who work as mediators are called ''family law mediators''. They have to have additional training in mediation, family violence, and the power dynamics involved in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law mediators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they are both lawyers and mediators. More information about the training requirements for family law mediators is available from the Law Society of British Columbia's page on [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/for-lawyers/practice-resources/resources-by-area-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution-accreditation/ Family Law Alternate Dispute Resolution Accreditation], which also covers family law mediators.

	For a quick introduction on starting mediation, see [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the Helpful Guides & Common Questions part of this resource, in the section ''Alternatives to Court''. For more detailed information about the mediation process, see the [[Family Law Mediation\|Mediation]] section of this chapter.		For a quick introduction on starting mediation, see [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the Helpful Guides & Common Questions part of this resource, in the section ''Alternatives to Court''. For more detailed information about the mediation process, see the [[Family Law Mediation\|Mediation]] section of this chapter.

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	===Links===		===Links===

	*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/legislation-policy/legislation-updates/family-law-act/the-family-law-act-explained Family Law Act explained] from the Government of British Columbia
	*[https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/cfl-mdf/dace-clde/index.html Divorce Act Changes Explained] from the Government of Canada		*[https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/cfl-mdf/dace-clde/index.html Divorce Act Changes Explained] from the Government of Canada
	*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/early-resolution Early Resolution Process] from the Government of British Columbia		*[https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/early-resolution Early Resolution Process] from the Government of British Columbia

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	This chapter discusses how family law problems can be resolved without going to court. It begins with a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> overview of the different out-of-court options and the different ways that settlements and agreements can be recorded. It also <span class="noglossary">reviews</span> what can happen when someone has a change of heart after an agreement has been reached. The other sections of this chapter discuss in more detail the different options for resolving matters: [[Collaborative Process\|collaborative process]], [[Family Law Mediation\|mediation]], [[Family Law Arbitration\|arbitration]], and [[Parenting Coordination\|parenting coordination]].		This chapter discusses how family law problems can be resolved without going to court. It begins with a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> overview of the different out-of-court options and the different ways that settlements and agreements can be recorded. It also <span class="noglossary">reviews</span> what can happen when someone has a change of heart after an agreement has been reached. The other sections of this chapter discuss in more detail the different options for resolving matters: [[Collaborative Process\|collaborative process]], [[Family Law Mediation\|mediation]], [[Family Law Arbitration\|arbitration]], and [[Parenting Coordination\|parenting coordination]].

			<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
			Look for explanations under this heading to read about recent changes to family law affecting the information provided in this section.

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	This change in the ''Family Law Act'' has laid the groundwork for changing the how families interact with the court system. A pilot project launched in May 2019 at the Victoria Provincial Court Registry encourages parties to resolve matters by agreement. The [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/early-resolution Victoria Early Resolution & Case Management Model] provides family case management earlier in the court process, and refers appropriate parties to either mediation or the collaborative process before appearing in court.		This change in the ''Family Law Act'' has laid the groundwork for changing the how families interact with the court system. A pilot project launched in May 2019 at the Victoria Provincial Court Registry encourages parties to resolve matters by agreement. The [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events/divorce/family-justice/your-options/early-resolution Victoria Early Resolution & Case Management Model] provides family case management earlier in the court process, and refers appropriate parties to either mediation or the collaborative process before appearing in court.

			<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
			As a result of recent changes that took effect on 1 March 2021, the ''Divorce Act'' now also encourages people to resolve their family law problems other than through court.

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	For a quick introduction on how to start arbitration, see [[How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' part of this resource, within the section, Alternatives to Court.		For a quick introduction on how to start arbitration, see [[How Do I Start Arbitration with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' part of this resource, within the section, Alternatives to Court.

			<span style="color:#D2691E">'''Important changes'''</span> <br />
			Under recent changes to the ''Family Law Act'' that took effect on 1 September 2020, the act now provides rules about the arbitration of family law disputes in addition to its rules about parenting coordination. The arbitration of family law disputes is no longer governed by the ''Arbitration Act''.

	===Using mediation and arbitration together===		===Using mediation and arbitration together===
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	The collaborative process is a kind of structured negotiation in which the parties and their lawyers sign an agreement not to go to court and to work together as a team to reach a settlement. The team can use counsellors to both address the emotional and psychological issues related to the separation and provide their expertise on parenting plans. Other specialists can be recruited to help with particular subjects, such as issues about the children or complicated financial problems, as the need arises. The goal of the collaborative process is to arrive at a durable settlement that, as much as possible, meets both parties’ highest needs and goals. The idea is that by working together as a team, creative options can be explored for the benefit of the family.		The collaborative process is a kind of structured negotiation in which the parties and their lawyers sign an agreement not to go to court and to work together as a team to reach a settlement. The team can use counsellors to both address the emotional and psychological issues related to the separation and provide their expertise on parenting plans. Other specialists can be recruited to help with particular subjects, such as issues about the children or complicated financial problems, as the need arises. The goal of the collaborative process is to arrive at a durable settlement that, as much as possible, meets both parties’ highest needs and goals. The idea is that by working together as a team, creative options can be explored for the benefit of the family.

	There are ''collaborative practice groups'' all over British Columbia. These groups consist of legal professionals whose main focus is using the collaborative process to help their clients. More information about collaborative ~~processes~~ is discussed in this chapter's section on [[Collaborative Process]] and on the following websites:		There are ''collaborative practice groups'' all over British Columbia. These groups consist of legal professionals whose main focus is using the collaborative process to help their clients. More information about the collaborative process is discussed in this chapter's section on [[Collaborative Process]] and on the following websites:

	* [http://www.bccollaborativerostersociety.com BC Collaborative Roster Society] (BC-wide Collaborative Roster)		* [http://www.bccollaborativerostersociety.com BC Collaborative Roster Society] (BC-wide Collaborative Roster)
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	Arbitration is a lot more formal than mediation, because the arbitration process can be very much like the court process. Each party presents evidence and arguments, and tries to persuade the arbitrator that their position is the right one. Mediation, on the other hand, is often more like a conversation, with no evidence apart from helpful things like financial statements and with no formal rules of procedure.		Arbitration is a lot more formal than mediation, because the arbitration process can be very much like the court process. Each party presents evidence and arguments, and tries to persuade the arbitrator that their position is the right one. Mediation, on the other hand, is often more like a conversation, with no evidence apart from helpful things like financial statements and with no formal rules of procedure.

	Arbitration is governed by the provincial ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84gc Arbitration Act]'', and is, like mediation and collaborative ~~processes~~, one of the dispute resolution processes that the court can refer people to under the ''[[Family Law Act]]''.		Arbitration is governed by the provincial ''[http://canlii.ca/t/84gc Arbitration Act]'', and is, like mediation and the collaborative process, one of the dispute resolution processes that the court can refer people to under the ''[[Family Law Act]]''.

	Some lawyers also work as arbitrators. Lawyers who work as arbitrators are called "family law arbitrators." They have to have practised as a lawyer for at least ten years and have additional training in arbitration, family violence, and power dynamics in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law arbitrators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they provide arbitration services. More information about the training requirements for family law arbitrators is set out in the Law Society's [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/code-of-professional-conduct-for-british-columbia/appendix-b-%E2%80%93-family-law-mediation,-arbitration-and/ Code of Professional Conduct] in Appendix B, and the Law Society's [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/law-society-rules/part-3-%E2%80%93-protection-of-the-public/#d3 Rules] at Part 3, Division 3.		Some lawyers also work as arbitrators. Lawyers who work as arbitrators are called "family law arbitrators." They have to have practised as a lawyer for at least ten years and have additional training in arbitration, family violence, and power dynamics in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law arbitrators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they provide arbitration services. More information about the training requirements for family law arbitrators is set out in the Law Society's [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/code-of-professional-conduct-for-british-columbia/appendix-b-%E2%80%93-family-law-mediation,-arbitration-and/ Code of Professional Conduct] in Appendix B, and the Law Society's [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/law-society-rules/part-3-%E2%80%93-protection-of-the-public/#d3 Rules] at Part 3, Division 3.

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	Parenting coordinators are family law lawyers and mental health professionals who are hired on a long-term basis, usually for six to 24 months. Lawyers who work as parenting coordinators have to have practised as a lawyer for ten years and have additional training in parenting coordination, arbitration, mediation, family violence, and power dynamics in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are parenting coordinators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they also provide those services.		Parenting coordinators are family law lawyers and mental health professionals who are hired on a long-term basis, usually for six to 24 months. Lawyers who work as parenting coordinators have to have practised as a lawyer for ten years and have additional training in parenting coordination, arbitration, mediation, family violence, and power dynamics in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are parenting coordinators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they also provide those services.

	More information about the training requirements for parenting coordinators is set out in the ~~''Law Society''~~ [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/law-society-rules/ ''Rules''], Part 3, Division 4. More information about parenting coordination is available at the website of the [http://www.bcparentingcoordinators.com/ BC Parenting Coordinators Roster Society].		More information about the training requirements for parenting coordinators is set out in the [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/act-rules-and-code/law-society-rules/ ''Law Society Rules''], Part 3, Division 4. More information about parenting coordination is available at the website of the [http://www.bcparentingcoordinators.com/ BC Parenting Coordinators Roster Society].

	To find out more about parenting coordinators, see [[How Do I Hire a Parenting Coordinator?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' part of this resource, within the section, Alternatives to Court.		To find out more about parenting coordinators, see [[How Do I Hire a Parenting Coordinator?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' part of this resource, within the section, Alternatives to Court.

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	Some lawyers also work as mediators. Lawyers who work as mediators are called ''family law mediators''. They have to have additional training in mediation, family violence, and power dynamics in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law mediators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they are both lawyers and mediators. More information about the training requirements for family law mediators is available from the Law Society of British Columbia's page on [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/your-practice/areas-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution-accreditat/ Family Law Mediators].		Some lawyers also work as mediators. Lawyers who work as mediators are called ''family law mediators''. They have to have additional training in mediation, family violence, and power dynamics in dispute resolution processes. Lawyers who are family law mediators <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that they are both lawyers and mediators. More information about the training requirements for family law mediators is available from the Law Society of British Columbia's page on [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca/support-and-resources-for-lawyers/your-practice/areas-of-practice/family-law-alternate-dispute-resolution-accreditat/ Family Law Mediators].

	For a quick introduction on how to start mediation, see [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' part of this resource, within the section Alternatives to Court. For more detailed information about the mediation process, see the [[Family Law Mediation]] section of this chapter.		For a quick introduction on how to start mediation, see [[How Do I Start Mediation with My Spouse?]]. It's located in the ''How Do I?'' part of this resource, within the section, Alternatives to Court. For more detailed information about the mediation process, see the [[Family Law Mediation]] section of this chapter.

	The general rule is that mediation is a voluntary process. There is one exception to that rule. If you and your spouse are already parties to an action in the Supreme Court, the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/85bd Notice to Mediate (Family) Regulation]'' provides a mechanism for requiring the other side to try mediation before getting into the courtroom. To find out how to use this regulation, see [http://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/2014/01/lets-mediate-primer-on-notice-to.html JP Boyd on Family Law the Blog] for the procedure involved.		The general rule is that mediation is a voluntary process. There is one exception to that rule. If you and your spouse are already parties to an action in the Supreme Court, the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/85bd Notice to Mediate (Family) Regulation]'' provides a mechanism for requiring the other side to try mediation before getting into the courtroom. To find out how to use this regulation, see [http://bcfamilylawresource.blogspot.ca/2014/01/lets-mediate-primer-on-notice-to.html JP Boyd on Family Law the Blog] for the procedure involved.