Difference between revisions of "Resolving Family Law Problems out of Court"

There are many reasons why it is often  (but not always)  better to resolve matters out of court.  One big reason is that it is often, in the long run, cheaper than a court process.  However it is important to note that with the exception of some services provided by Family Justice Counsellors in some communities, and a limited amount of mediation paid for in limited circumstances by Legal Aid, the parties, or one of them, will have to pay for the mediator, arbitrator or parenting coordinator.  Sometimes these specialists charge on a sliding scale, but often those fees will be in the neighbourhood of $200-$400 per hour and up.  They will usually require significant retainers in advance.  Supreme Court does have daily fees that the parties have to pay unless they qualify for indigent status, but there is no charge for the judge.  In Provincial Court there are no charges at all.  But even if mediation or parenting coordination is ordered by the court, it is still the responsibility of the parties to pay the mediator’s  or the parent coordinator’s fees.

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