Articles
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
October 8, 2024
Best Practices for Screening for Family Violence and Power Imbalances in Family Mediation-Arbitration
By Hilary Linton What are some of the best practices for screening for family violence and power imbalances in family mediation-arbitration? 1. Screening is a…
November 7, 2023
Quick guide to parenting co-ordination in Ontario courts
This article was originally published in Law360 Canada on November 2, 2023. By Hilary Linton Parenting co-ordination (PC) in Ontario is a creature…
July 4, 2023
New parenting co-ordination case law: Clarifying or confusing?
This article was originally published in The Lawyer’s Daily on June 30, 2023. By Hilary Linton Parenting co-ordination (PC) is a wonderful resource…
Blog
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
March 26, 2025
How to Build a Successful ADR Practice
On March 25, I joined a great group of ADR professionals to discuss the important topic of building an ADR business. Speaking with me at…
December 19, 2024
What Makes Parenting Coordination Work Well?
Parenting coordination (PC) is a dispute resolution process for parents who have a parenting plan in place and need help communicating with each other, interpreting…
October 28, 2024
Can I bring my mother to the mediation? (or sibling, new partner, best friend, etc…)
In some cases, family mediators can have the sense that the forces really driving the conflict— or advocating for resolution— are not in the room.…
News & Announcements
In-depth articles from the Riverdale Mediation team of professionals.
Borzou speaking on PC at FDRIA Webinar
Borzou Tabrizi is scheduled to speak about Parenting Coordination during the upcoming FDRIA webinar on Friday, October 4th.Borzou will bring his many years of experience as a parenting coordinator, providing the The FDR Institute Atlantic (FDRIA) community with information about how PC can benefit families and family law professionals. Learn more here.Register at [email protected]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.
Newsletter
The Riverdale Mediation Newsletter will keep you updated on our course schedule, speaking engagements and exciting updates in the world of Family Mediation.
