Family, civil, commercial, and workplace mediation. Structured, neutral, written. The Voss process gets parties to a binding settlement faster than the court can schedule a first appearance, at a fraction of the legal cost.
Mediation is appropriate when both parties want resolution but cannot reach it alone. Voss provides the structure, neutrality, and documentation.
Mediation only works when both parties opt in. We confirm consent in writing before scheduling.
Each party submits a confidential written summary of position, issues, and acceptable outcomes. Voss reviews before the session.
By video or in person. Structured agenda, equal speaking time, written notes captured live.
Within one week of the session. If both parties sign, it goes to lawyers for finalization or filing as settlement minutes.
Voss Advisory operates within the ADR Institute of Ontario and Ontario Association for Family Mediation accreditation frameworks. Where Family Court refers a matter to a Roster Mediator, we identify whether the Voss process or a Roster Mediator is the appropriate fit, and refer when appropriate.
A memorandum of understanding reached at mediation is binding once signed by both parties. For family matters, parties typically take the memorandum to their lawyers to formalize into a Separation Agreement under the Family Law Act.
Mediation works when both parties genuinely want a resolution. If a party is acting in bad faith, the mediator can terminate the process. You only pay for sessions actually held.
Most family mediations happen without lawyers. Some commercial mediations involve lawyers. The mediator does not provide legal advice to either party. Each party is encouraged to obtain independent legal advice before signing a memorandum.
Most matters resolve in 1 to 4 sessions over 2 to 6 weeks. Compare to 12 to 18 months for a family law trial.
If both parties consent, we schedule the first session within one week.
Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process for dispute resolution. The mediator does not provide legal advice to either party. Parties are encouraged to obtain independent legal advice before signing any memorandum of understanding or settlement.
Where matters require court ordered Mandatory Mediation under Rule 24.1 of the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure or are referred to a Family Court Roster Mediator, we identify the appropriate path and refer where required.