Family mediation for couples without children or common dependent children
Family mediation
Family mediation for couples without children or common dependent children
Mediation gives you the opportunity to settle your separation amicably.
A mediator is a neutral person who can help you find satisfactory solutions to your separation.
For example, he or she can help you and your ex-spouse discuss the division of property based on family assets or marital status.
You are entitled to up to 3 free hours with an accredited mediator.
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Who is eligible?
You’re eligible if you:
are separating
don't have common dependent children.
Your marital status (married, civil union or de facto union) does not affect your eligibility.
Examples of eligible couples
Couple without children Kim and William were a couple, but are separating. They did not have kids together while they were a couple.
Couple without dependent children Mario and Martin were a couple, but are separating. Mario had a daughter with Nadine 35 years ago. Mario’s daughter has not lived with him for 10 years and is financially independent. Mario therefore no longer has a dependent child.
Blended family without common dependent children Nadège and Thomas were a couple, but are now separating. They did not have kids together while they were a couple. But Nadège’s 13-year-old son from a previous union lived with her and Thomas. Nadège’s son is not a common dependent child, because he is not born from the union with Thomas.
Couple that no longer has common dependent children Gilbert and Raymonde are separating after living together for 40 years. They had three children together. The children are now adults, no longer live with their parents, and are financially independent. Their common children are no longer dependent.
Subjects discussed in mediation
Issues that can be discussed in mediation include:
division of property, including the family patrimony and any other property rights arising from the marriage or civil union, if applicable;
division of property acquired jointly during the years of union;
spousal support payments (in the case of a marriage or civil union, or in the case of de facto spouses who agreed to spousal support in a cohabitation agreement).