Is mediation appropriate for me?

Mediation is not appropriate in cases where:

• there has been abuse within one year prior to referral;
• a participant feels intimidated by their spouse and is unable to speak for her/himself due to fear;
• there has been a loss of belief in rights by one of the participants;
• there has been serious injury at any time;
• there is a pattern of abuse or long history of conflicting relationships;
• a child has been abused or witnessed abuse;
• there is serious emotional disorder caused by drug or alcohol abuse.
• there are severe power imbalances which impair the ability of the parties to negotiate fairly with each other.

Note: If you or your children have been abused, there are resources in the community available to help you. Check these lists for appropriate agencies:

• Resources of the Family Court
• Children's services--co-ordinating organizations (LondonNet)
• Women's organizations (LondonNet)