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Reconciliation, Negotiation and Mediation
Save Thousands Of Dollars. Under the Divorce Act, 1968 lawyers have the duty in accordance to Section 7 and Section 9(2) to discuss the possibility of spousal reconciliation and inform the client of;
- Marriage counselling
- Guiding Facilities
- Counselling Services
Sabeeya Akram ( a family lawyer at AYOUN LAW) states “before triggering a formal divorce application talk to a lawyer.” A good family lawyer can help you save thousands of dollars before you jump into a divorce proceeding.
Lawyers can help canvas the possibility of their clients resolving major issues between the parties through;
- Reconciliation
- Negotiation
- Mediation
First Talk To A Lawyer
Most lawyers appreciate that you consult them before you make any major or minor decisions. By doing this you keep open any possible avenue you may have “open”. By hastily serving a divorce application it is perceived as an aggressive step and indication that one of the parties are in no opinion to reconciliation or solve certain matters. So, any possibility of reconciliation, negotiation or mediation may be hindered because of your service. Save Thousands Of Dollars.
Lawyers can be used as a very effective tool to help reconcile, negotiate or mediate your matter. They can help you cover all your legal interests without filing a contested divorce. In return this means you may end up saving thousands of dollars. This is both a practical and beneficial step for the parties as it can help resolve all the property or financial issues and parenting plans, in return saving time and money for both the parties.
If you feel that you may benefit from a reconciliation, negotiation or mediation you should mention this to your family lawyer at the time of consultation to book a FREE consultation with AYOUN LAW – Click Here they can help you set up a comprehensive package that brings to the forefront every effort to settle the matter as appose to it going to court.
Help! I already filed for Divorce in Court. How Can I Settle It Now?
The duty of reconciliation is even imposed on the court in accordance to Subsections 10(1), (2) and (3) of the Divorce Act, 1968.
Save Thousands Of Dollars. If you have already filed your Divorce in court and your process has began you may still have time to talk to your lawyer about Settlements.
Your lawyer can talk to the Judge about the possibility of reconciliation of the parties or settlements (unless your circumstances are not appropriate to do so – example domestic abuse). The court can adjourn the proceedings to provide the parties sometime to come up with some sort of settlement.
We Asked For An Adjournment To Settle But We Are Not Settling
There is no need to stress.
Its okay. If you tried your level best to settle the matter but things are just not working out in your favour its okay. The process where you left off last will just continue accordingly. Talk to your lawyer in detail in regards to the process and where your matter is going next in court. At least you have the mental mind check that you tried your level best to exercise the most cost effective option for a divorce. Save Thousands Of Dollars.
Confidentiality
Always remember all the terms and conditions that you had drafted or talked about during either the reconciliation, mediation or negotiation may be kept confidential.
The lawyers at AYOUN LAW are very approachable and personable. They are there to listen and protect your interests.
If you are in need of a Family Lawyer call 905-232-2793.