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Family Mediation

A supportive guide to help you feel prepared and informed

 

Mediation is often a first step toward reducing conflict, improving communication, and making decisions that work for everyone involved—especially when children are part of the picture. Whether you're navigating a separation, divorce, or co-parenting transition, this welcome kit is designed to help you understand what to expect and how to prepare for a productive and respectful process.

Your Family Mediation Guide

A clear step-by-step look at how family mediation works in Québec.
Learn what happens in a typical session, what your rights and responsibilities are, and how we move from conflict toward agreement.

Support for managing emotions and communicating effectively during mediation.
Discover strategies to stay calm, speak constructively, and handle emotional moments with clarity and care.

Understanding your role and what to expect throughout the mediation process.
This section outlines your legal rights, your responsibilities during mediation, and what makes the process fair, safe, and effective.

Helping children through transitions with care and compassion.
Explore age-appropriate language, co-parenting strategies, and support resources to keep children’s needs at the center of the process.

Simple tools to help you feel ready, focused, and organized.
This section provides practical guidance on what topics to consider and which documents to bring to make your sessions more productive.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Answers to the most common questions about the mediation process.
From “Can I bring a lawyer?” to “What if we don’t agree?”—this section helps clarify the process and address practical concerns.

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