Family mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process in
which an independent accredited mediator meets with spouses and/or
parents and helps them reach an agreement to overcome the
consequences of their divorce/separation. The mediation program is
also available for parents who want to review a judgment or
agreement.
It is an optional and voluntary process (both parties must agree
to participate in the mediation and may terminate the process at
any time).
The ministère de la Justice du Québec
offers five (5) hours of mediation to couples with at least one
dependent child. To review a judgment or agreement, the
ministère offers two and a half (2.5) hours of
mediation. The appointed mediator must have an hourly rate of $110
as prescribed by law in order to benefit from the mediation hours
offered by the ministère. Otherwise, the parties
must pay the mediation fees themselves.
