With a mediator, it’s a lot easier to reach an AGREEMENT
Mediation is an alternative way to settle disputes that helps make justice more accessible by reducing costs and delays.
In Québec, mediation services are available in the field of family law and small claims. The mediation sessions are offered free of charge, and have proved their effectiveness.
Take advantage of the mediation service!
Family mediation
Couples with children who are in the process of separating or are already separated or divorced, or who wish to make a change to an existing agreement or court judgment, can use the family mediation service as a first step. The initial mediation sessions are provided free of charge.
82% of couples with children who use the family mediation service successfully reach a settlement. It’s worth a try!
Testimony (in French)
Pierre Tanguay
Advocate, Ministère de la Justice du Québec
Lorraine Filion
Danielle Beausoleil Family mediators
Jean-François Pleau
User of the family mediation service
Small claims mediation
If you plan to institute proceedings at the Small Claims Division, if you have already filed a claim, or if someone else has filed a claim against you, you can try to settle the dispute using the small claims mediation service, available free of charge.
Testimony (in French)
Anne Richard Advocate, Ministère de la Justice du Québec
Gaétan Rancourt Client communications centre
Ministère de la Justice du Québec
For more information on all aspects of mediation, contactus.
Couples with children who are in the process of separating or are already separated or divorced, or who wish to make a change to an existing agreement or court judgment, can use the family mediation service as a first step. The initial mediation sessions are provided free of charge.
If you plan to institute proceedings at the Small Claims Division, if you have already filed a claim, or if someone else has filed a claim against you, you can try to settle the dispute using the small claims mediation service, available free of charge.
