Suzor Mediation



Information for Counsel Wanting Mediation Services



​We believe separating families have enough complication in their lives and that they want to know fees up front and work with efficient timelines. We offer two packages based on the complexity and level of conflict, as described below. For a single session service we charge $1,750 and for a more complicated multi-session mediation we charge $2,500.


Both packages include:


* Private intake screening appointments for each client

* Discussions with counsel

* Review of any Mediation Briefs or documentation

* Drafting of Progress Notes and the Mediation Report


The Mediation Process is set out below.


Please note that additional mediation services can be purchased at the hourly rate of $350.


Click Here for the Steps to the Mediation Process

single session $1,750



This package is for clients experiencing a lower level of conflict who may need to work out some parenting disputes or one or two financial issues. It includes the items set out above and one mediation session of up to 3 hours and the drafting of the Mediation Report





Two sessions
$2,500



This package is for more complex matters, for example high conflict parenting, spousal support disputes, complicated equalization issues and includes the items set out above and either two mediation sessions of up to three hours duration or a longer full day session and the drafting of the Mediation Report.



The Mediation Process Steps





CHOOSING A DATE

Counsel can call Jocelyn at 519-252-2772 or email her at jocelyn@suzormediation.com to arrange a date. She will require contact information for each counsel and each client. Once the joint session is scheduled she will arrange the intake sessions for each client to take place prior to that session.

RETAINER

An Agreement to Mediate will be forwarded to counsel and parties for signature via Docusign.



INTAKE FORMS


Clients will be sent an intake form to provide some preliminary information for their intake appointment.


INTAKE SESSIONS


Each client has a private intake session during which the mediator determines the history of the relationship, personality styles, conflict resolution styles and also screens for power imbalances and domestic violence so that an appropriate process can be designed for clients to mediate without intimidation or fear.


MEDIATION BRIEFS


Counsel are not required to do traditional full mediation briefs but it is helpful to send any documents or financial disclosure that may be in dispute. It is helpful to receive a one page confidential summary from each lawyer that summarizes the issues and obstacles from their point of view. The mediator cannot guarantee she can read items sent within twenty-four (24) hours but will do her best.


DISCLOSURE


It is important that all mediated agreements take place on the foundation of solid disclosure. If disclosure is not complete it is not a barrier to the mediation process because the mediator can work through the timelines for completion.



FINANCIAL MEDIATION


The mediator will use Divorcemate to do appropriate support calculations as well as a Net Family Property Statement. It has been our experience that the creation of these documents within the session makes it easier for clients to view them as neutral and understand the results when the information has been created throughout the session.


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