Articles
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
January 18, 2023
Binding judicial dispute resolution: A win for access to family justice
This article was originally published in The Lawyer’s Daily on January 10, 2023. By Avagene Skervin As a member of the Kitchener, Ont., bar,…
January 9, 2023
Hearing the child’s voice as mediator and parenting co-ordinator
This is part one of a two-part series, originally published in The Lawyer’s Daily on January 5, 2023. By Hilary Linton “Child-inclusive” dispute resolution is…
October 28, 2022
Checklist of terms to include in the referral to parenting co-ordination
This is part two of a two-part series, originally published in The Lawyer’s Daily on October 27, 2022. By Hilary Linton and Borzou Tabrizi. In…
Blog
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
June 1, 2023
The other lawyer is recommending mediation-arbitration but my client is reluctant to ‘lock in’ to an out-of-court option. What is your advice?
Mediation-arbitration is a great process option for many, especially with the current backlogs in court. We can move a case forward or manage a case…
May 25, 2023
Is it a waste of time and money to try mediation if we do not settle?
Some separating couples are worried that mediation will just be a waste of time, money and energy. This is an understandable concern. It is why…
May 17, 2023
Save Time and Money in Mediation, or Don’t Forget About Rule 17 (7.1) !
A little-known relatively-new Family Law Rule offers litigants a great opportunity to save time and money. Under Rule 17 (7.1), litigants will be able to…
News & Announcements
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
IPMO's "In Conversation With" Series
Hilary was interviewed by Dr. Roisin O’Shea, Chair of the Irish Professional Mediators’ Organisation (IPMO), on family mediation: past, present and future. Watch it here!
Settlement Essentials
Hilary shared her legal knowledge, insights and best practices with a large group of members of the Ontario Association of Family Mediation in November 2022. Click here to watch the video on this important update for family dispute resolution professionals.OAFM's Speaker's Corner
Hilary Linton is scheduled to speak at the Ontario Association of Family Mediators (OAFM) upcoming "Speaker's Corner" webinar series on November 30th. She will talk about "understanding the exceptions to family mediation confidentiality." This webinar is Free! Click here to attend.
Newsletter
The Riverdale Mediation Newsletter will keep you updated on our course schedule, speaking engagements and exciting updates in the world of Family Mediation.
