Mediation and arbitration
To reach an agreement, without a trial
When a major conflict arises, it can be difficult to know how to resolve it. A confrontation in court is not always the best option. Mediation can facilitate discussions, bring new options and allow you to find a fair solution for everyone. The mediator is neutral and impartial and supervises your discussions in order to identify the needs of each person and reach an agreement that is suitable to all concerned.
In the context of a separation or divorce, family mediation makes it possible to resolve all aspects of the separation, while respecting the rights of each spouse and those of the children.
For certain types of disputes other than those of a family nature, arbitration can be useful to obtain a final solution and resolve the dispute, while proceeding privately, quickly and less expensive than in court.
Our notaries and legal advisors are there to assist you in the drafting and signing of any agreement resulting from a mediation process.
Ask our notary mediators and arbitrators to find out more about the amicable resolution of disputes.
Family Mediation
A separation is never easy. Family mediation is a process by which an impartial and neutral third party, the mediator, chosen by the parties and without decision-making power, intervenes in a family conflict in order to help the parties establish their needs and develop their own solutions. The objective is to allow separating spouses to resolve their conflicts by reaching a fair and satisfactory agreement to the effects of a separation. It is a more user-friendly alternative to the traditional legal process and much more economical, both for the dissolution of a marriage and for the dissolution of a civil union. It is also used to allow separated or divorced couples to make changes to their agreement or judgment.
Separation Agreement
The separation agreement or draft agreement is the written agreement in which the spouses fully resolve the financial and family consequences of their separation. How will they divide the goods? Who keeps the house? How will they manage parenting time? How much will the pension be?
This document is also the key document during a joint application for divorce or an application for homologation of a separation agreement.
However, the law is complex, and a separation does not necessarily come with instructions. How to protect yourself without forgetting anything? Consult our specialized notaries who will be able to support you in this important stage of family and personal reorganization.
Amicable Divorce
When we think of a divorce, we generally think of conflicts, trials, delays and especially lawyer fees. An amicable divorce allows you and your spouse to separate with respect and fairness while protecting your family. The separation agreement or draft agreement resolves all aspects of the divorce:- Children: Sharing of parental time, support obligations and financial responsibilities;
- Family patrimony: Division of the family residences, cars, furniture and retirement funds;
- Matrimonial regime: Division of the other assets subject to the matrimonial regime, like bank accounts;
- Obligations of the spouses towards each other: other financial aspects and alimony.
Estate Mediation
Who hasn’t heard of an estate settlement gone wrong? Where members of the same family clashed or found themselves caught in an impasse? Where the absence of a will or unclear or incomplete wishes have left room for interpretation?
Mediation in an estate settlement allows families that are in conflict following a death to find an agreement that satisfies everyone so that they can turn the page. Consult our notary mediators, estate specialists, to assist you in your process.
Civil and Commercial Arbitration
Arbitration is a method of preventing and resolving disputes. The notary arbitrator, alone or with other arbitrators, hears the side of each party and then renders a final decision that cannot be appealed. The process is private, faster and less expensive than going to court. Therefore, it is possible to settle a conflict more easily than waiting for a court settlement.
Certain files can be settled by arbitration and others cannot. To find out more about your particular situation, do not hesitate to contact our notary arbitrators.
To separate with respect, equity and the protection of your family
- The notary, an impartial and neutral legal specialist, intervenes impartially and neutrally with the aim of reaching an agreement satisfactory to all, without escalating the conflicts.
- Our notaries are experts in all aspects of the law related to a separation, whether it concerns a marriage contract, family assets, matrimonial regimes or children and spousal support.
- With a notary, you are guaranteed not to forget anything. You will be advised on your rights and obligations and be able to benefit from their expertise and experience in developing fair and viable agreements.
- The main advantage of mediation is that it allows the parties to reach an agreement, both for their own benefit and that of their children.
- The mediator does not impose a decision on anyone.
- A mutually satisfactory agreement allows for more cordial ties to be maintained in the future.
- Even though mediation may seem long, it is a quicker procedure for the parties involved than trying to resolve everything on their own, without help, or undertaking a long and costly legal battle in court.
- Yes, we offer a full service and we can present your file in court.
- Yes, we assist couples who are separating, in drafting and signing their separation agreements.
- These include all of your agreements: custody of the children, division of parental time, division of your assets, the settlement over the family residence, the liquidation of your debts, the decisions regarding your various retirement plans and several other matters.
- Lettre & Brown Inc. specializes in conflict management and alternative conflict resolution.
- We can help restore communication, explore possible solutions and inform everyone of their rights and obligations.
- We can help you reach a satisfying settlement more quickly while protecting as much as possible the quality of your relationship.
The notaries who offer this service
We are your family notaries. We can help you.
Our services are available in our offices or remotely. Do not hesitate to contact us.