Difference between revisions of "Separation and Separation Agreements"
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===Are mediation or collaborative negotiation helpful?=== | ===Are mediation or collaborative negotiation helpful?=== | ||
Both the BC ''Family Law Act'' and the Divorce Act encourage separated spouses to resolve their family law issues out of court. Using negotiation or mediation is a good idea — unless it would be inappropriate in the circumstances (for example, where there has been family violence). | Both the BC ''Family Law Act'' and the ''Divorce Act'' encourage separated spouses to resolve their family law issues out of court. Using negotiation or mediation is a good idea — unless it would be inappropriate in the circumstances (for example, where there has been family violence). | ||
You and your partner may ''want'' to make decisions together. But you may be having trouble negotiating with one another. '''Mediation''' can help. A trained family law mediator, such as a family justice counsellor or a private mediator, can work with you. They can help you to develop a parenting plan for the children and help you make other decisions as well. | You and your partner may ''want'' to make decisions together. But you may be having trouble negotiating with one another. '''Mediation''' can help. A trained family law mediator, such as a family justice counsellor or a private mediator, can work with you. They can help you to develop a parenting plan for the children and help you make other decisions as well. | ||