Difference between revisions of "Divorce (3:IV)"

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Parties may wish to retain a private family law mediator to assist them in mediating a resolution to their family law matter. They may contact  the British Columbia Mediator Roster Society for names of family law mediators. See [[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)#B. Resources on the Internet | B. Resources on the Internet in Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)]]. Not all family law mediators are listed on the roster, and there are many family lawyers who are specifically trained and accredited in family law mediation.  
Parties may wish to retain a private family law mediator to assist them in mediating a resolution to their family law matter. They may contact  the British Columbia Mediator Roster Society for names of family law mediators. See [[Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)#B. Resources on the Internet | B. Resources on the Internet in Governing Legislation and Resources for Family Law (3:II)]]. Not all family law mediators are listed on the roster, and there are many family lawyers who are specifically trained and accredited in family law mediation.  


The new ''FLA'' favours out of Court resolution of issues, and even gives courts the authority to refer parties to counselling and mediation (s 4 ''FLA''). It also formally recognizes the role of and duties of family dispute resolution professionals (Section 1-8), family justice counsellors (Section 1-10), and parenting coordinators (Division 3).
The new ''FLA'' favours out of Court resolution of issues, and even gives courts the authority to refer parties to counselling and mediation (s 224 ''FLA''). It also formally recognizes the role of and duties of family dispute resolution professionals (Section 8), family justice counsellors (Section 10), and parenting coordinators (Part 2, Division 3).


=== 6. Collaborative Divorce ===  
=== 6. Collaborative Divorce ===