In mediation, the potential increases for solutions that may go beyond remedies which can be ordered by the court. A mutually acceptable solution lets both parents be winners and respect each other. Because the voluntary settlement that the parents reach is designed by the parents themselves, it is more likely to be carried out without the need for external enforcement or further court proceedings. This is an extremely important benefit, considering the amount of child support arrears that are outstanding in most jurisdictions, including Ontario. It is also a tremendous savings for taxpayers in the areas of court resources and enforcement agencies.
Mediation usually resolves disputes faster and cheaper than going to court.
The mediation process makes for happier clients and reduces the stress level for lawyers. Co-operation between parents will go a long way to reduce the stress and anxiety in the lives of their children. Biography Norman Pickell is a mediator and lawyer based in Goderich, Ontario, Canada. He received his law degree in 1972 and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1974. Although Norman carries on a general law practice as well as a general mediation practice, he has extensive experience in family law.