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For a quick introduction to 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 to 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 Notice 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.


===Arbitration===
===Arbitration===