Garneau Mediation Services

2018 Annual Edmonton Divorce Symposium – Saturday, March 24, 2018 Going through a separation or divorce can be overwhelming and most people don’t know where to start. If you or someone you care about is going through this life changing event, the first step is to get informed.  The 2018 Annual Edmonton Divorce Symposium provides […]

You know mediation is right for you if you answer yes to most of these questions: 1) We want to keep our personal matters confidential. 2) We want to get matters figured out in a timely manner. 3) We want to save money. 4) We have children together. 5) We are willing to have an […]

Following a separation or divorce, your children’s needs remain same, they need stability, nurturing, and security. They may have questions such as:  Where will I be living?  Who will be picking me up from school?  Will I still get to see my friends?  Do I get to go to my after-school activities? These questions can […]

Ah, it is that time of year again – Back-to-School!  Summer is winding down and it’s time to re-establish routines.  So many things to do.  Filling out paperwork, setting up carpools, and shopping for school supplies.  This can be a good time to get finances in order too.  Did you know that the money spent […]

You and your spouse have looked at different ways to get your divorce done.  Some more adversarial and some not.  After careful consideration, you both decide to go to mediation to resolve your issues in order to keep the conflict down and to preserve your relationship as parents.  The mediator has spoken with each of […]

I came across an interesting article the other day written by Nathan Davidovich, Attorney and Managing Director of Independent Mediation Service. He has some very interesting things to say about how people rush to litigation during divorce. “As a lawyer who has specialized in civil litigation in the United States for over 35 years, I […]

Mediation and Arbitration are making the headlines more and more these days. Many times it’s regarding a professional sports team, a union or another group that is in dispute and requires assistance in coming to a resolution. I also regularly receive calls from families who are separating or divorcing and are unsure about what these […]

What is child support? Child support is the amount one parent pays to another for the support of a child. Why is child support important? Child support is important because children need the financial support of BOTH parents, even after separation.  It is the child’s right, not the parent’s, and both parents have a financial […]

Mediation is gaining popularity as a way for people who are Separating or Divorcing to resolve their differences.  We hear the word “mediation” being used on TV, in the media or even by parents who try to “mediate” a fight between their children.  However, there does seem to be some confusion or misunderstanding about what […]