Essential Guide to Alberta Divorce Mediation & Arbitration Facing a divorce means you have a journey ahead, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll end up in court. If you and your divorcing spouse are not able to hammer out terms that you can both agree to – with the guidance of your respective Alberta family lawyers – there are other options available to you in the form of divorce mediation and arbitration. These are forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which can be very powerful tools that help couples find a middle ground when they’d previously been unable to do so. What Can You Expect and What Is Expected at Mediation in Alberta? Every instance of mediation is as unique as the couple who is going through the process. There are, however, some basics that apply across the board, including: You and your respective family lawyers should do the legwork regarding finding mutually acceptable dates for the mediation to take place, and one of your family lawyers should move forward with scheduling said mediation.  While the timeframe can vary widely, most mediations take an average of 6 to 10 hours, which may be spread out over several sessions. As […] read more