Mediation

Mediation is where the parties and their counsel meet with the assistance of an independent and objective mediator in an attempt to resolve the issues between them. The mediator should be certified to practice family law mediation by the Law Society of British Columbia. In order to obtain certification the mediator must have practiced law for at least 5 years and taken extensive training which is offered by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia. Unfortunately there are many parties in the market place who purport to offer family mediation services. While some of them may be able to assist with family bonding and other subjective issues, unless they are certified to practice as family law mediators by the Law Society of British Columbia they do not possess the necessary expertise to advise people as to their rights, duties and obligations to themselves, their spouses and the Children.