by South Simcoe Family Mediation Admin | Oct 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
When I tell people that all of my mediation sessions happen online, I sometimes catch a flicker of doubt. Can something this personal really be sorted out through a laptop screen? I understand the hesitation. Having mediated virtually with families all over Ontario, I...
by South Simcoe Family Mediation Admin | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s one of the first questions I get asked in almost every exploratory call: do I need a lawyer to do this? The short answer is no, not to start. But the fuller answer is a little more nuanced, and it’s worth understanding before you decide how to move...
by South Simcoe Family Mediation Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Summer is full of promise – long days, no school routines, and more time to just be together. But for families navigating separation, the warmer months can also bring a new wave of stress. Who has the kids on Canada Day? What happens if one parent books a...
by South Simcoe Family Mediation Admin | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’re going through a separation or divorce in Ontario, you’ve probably heard that you have options. But when you’re already overwhelmed, sorting out what those options actually mean – and which one is right for your family – can feel...
by Jennifer Curry | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
One of the major decisions parents will need to make is creating a parenting plan during a separation or divorce. For parents who are married, this was previously known as custody and access. Recent changes to the Divorce Act and the Children’s Law Reform Act removed...
by Jennifer Curry | Feb 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is Divorce Mediation? When you’ve made the decision to separate, you’re often told to ‘get a lawyer’. But before you decide to lawyer up, and enter into a potentially nasty legal battle, please know that there are other alternatives. If...
