Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) refers to settling disagreements without going through formal court or tribunal proceedings. Negotiation, mediation, and arbitration are different types of ADR.
Legal System – Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
Resources: Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
This online tool was created to help women learn about their economic rights when entering and leaving common law relationships or marriages. It includes information about different legal definitions of spouse in Ontario, spousal and child support,...
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National Association of Women and the Law
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2012
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Audio, Booklet/PDF, WebThis webinar in the Family Law Education for Women (FLEW) series looks at a variety of ways to settle issues about children, property, and support, when a woman ends the relationship with her partner. What are the pros and cons of mediation,...
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EnglishThis fact sheet describes mediation, collaborative law, and arbitration and how they can be used to resolve issues when a relationship breaks down. It also explains why these methods of dispute resolution are not a good choice for women who are...
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EnglishThis section of the Ministry of the Attorney General website contains information on contracts and torts, suing and being sued, How do I find a lawyer or a paralegal?, the civil courts, mediation and arbitration, and landlord and tenant issues.
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English, Français (français)The Family Law Information Program (FLIP) is a resource designed for adults in Ontario whose relationship with their spouse or partner is breaking down. FLIP provides legal and practical information on topics such as child custody, support payments,...
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English, Français (français)This resource gives an overview of Ontario's court system, its two divisions, the Superior Court of Justice and the Ontario Court of Justice, what kinds of cases each court hears, and what roles the Family Court, Small Claims Court, and Court of...
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English, Français (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Gujarati (ગુજરાતી), Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), Russian (русский ), Spanish (español), Tagalog/Filipino (Tagalog/Filipino), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This booklet about family law in Ontario contains information about laws that may affect families that are separating. It covers marriage, living together, separating, and getting a divorce. It explains legal rights and obligations related to the care...
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English, Français (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This booklet looks at four kinds of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) from the perspective of Muslim women. It describes negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law, and provides information on when, and when not, to use ADR...
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English, Français (français), Arabic (عربي ), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Somali (Afsoomaali), Urdu (اردو)This booklet focuses on arbitration, one form of alternative dispute resolution, and explains how it differs from mediation and private agreements. It briefly outlines the arbitration process and discusses when to use arbitration to settle issues such...
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English, Français (français), American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Korean (한국어/조선말), Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), Russian (русский ), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)Designed for both frontline service providers and women involved in family court proceedings, this handbook highlights the issues facing women who are considering mediation as a means of resolving their family law disputes, particularly in the context...
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EnglishThis resource explains the differences between mediation, arbitration, and negotiation. Presented on the web site of the ADR Institute of Canada, the resource answers questions about ways to resolve conflicts besides the traditional litigation process...
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EnglishThis guide gives information about legal issues related to child custody, access, and child support and answers questions that might arise. The guide also includes a checklist to use when hiring and consulting with a lawyer, a list of legal terms and...
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EnglishThis fact sheet describes changes to the Child and Family Services Act that took effect November 30, 2006. These changes involve the Children's Aid Society's obligation to consider alternative dispute resolution when assisting a child who may be in...
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EnglishThis resource has tips about using mediation as a way for tenants and landlords to try to make an agreement rather than going to a hearing before the Landlord and Tenant Board.
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EnglishThis booklet describes alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and provides information on when, and when not, to use ADR to deal with family law issues. There are sections explaining four kinds of ADR: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and...
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EnglishThis booklet explains alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and when to use it in dealing with family law issues. There are sections describing the four kinds of ADR: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative family law.
The English...
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English, Français (français), Arabic (عربي ), Chinese (中文), Farsi/Persian (پارسی ), Korean (한국어/조선말), Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), Russian (русский ), Somali (Afsoomaali), Spanish (español), Tamil (தமிழ்), Urdu (اردو)This pamphlet has information for families and child protection workers about mediation as it is used for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in child protection cases. It explains the basic process of mediation, the role of lawyers, how long the...
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2008
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Booklet/PDFThis pamphlet has information for families and child protection workers about family group conferencing (FGC) as it is used for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in child protection cases. It explains what family group conferencing is, the stages...
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2008
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Booklet/PDFThis pamphlet has information for First Nations communities in southwestern Ontario about using original dispute resolution (ODR) methods in child protection cases.
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2008
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Booklet/PDFThis page of the Ontario Association for Family Mediators web site describes how mediation can be used to help family members come to an agreement. Family mediation can resolve, or stop some conflicts before they happen, by helping people agree on a...
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