What do I need to Divorce?

Most people need a family lawyer, written separation agreement confirming your agreement on property (and debt) division, child custody, parenting times, child support and spousal support (called alimony in America).

What is divorce mediation and Divorcing Well?

Divorcing Well™ is Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc.’s uniquely efficient contested divorce mediation process. The five-week timeline makes it the most cost-effective, and legally sophisticated may of resolving legal conflicts as you separate and divorce.

What is the most affordable way to divorce?

An affordable divorce occurs when the parties agree on all the terms of the divorce. These terms are in the separation agreement. Divorcing Well™ mediators help the parties come to an agreement on the terms of the separation agreement / divorce in a short five-week process. This short process helps to keep divorce costs very low. After the parties have signed the separation agreement, the divorce is just a matter of paperwork being filed with the court. There is no requirement to attend court and thus avoiding expensive legal fees associated with a contested divorce.

Is a mediated divorce appropriate if there is a lot of conflict between the parties?

Yes, Divorcing Well™ mediation does not bring the parties together in the same room. In fact, the greater the conflict between the parties, the more helpful it is to have a mediator. Mediators are trained to de-escalate people’s emotions and regulate communication to allow an efficient resolution. Divorcing Well™ mediations do not bring the parties together throughout the five-week process except sometimes in week five, the final week, to sign the separation agreement.

Workplace Mediations

Mediations are guided by the values of the organization. Workplace mediations can involve individual conflict resolution or multi-party stakeholders conflicts. Individuals mediations typically resolve employee vs manager conflicts and employee vs employee conflicts. The mediation process is designed to repair harms and support the repair of relationships.

For unit-wide issues such as wide-spread bullying, poisoned work environments, and systemic discrimination, multi-party group mediations are also facilitated. The organization’s leadership is central to a multi-party mediation. The process is guided by the institution’s values and mission statement, as the leadership seeks to understand the root causes of the workplace issues.

Teryl Scott mediations are rights-based, which means mediation explores not just common interests but also a common understanding of the law. A sense of empathy is developed throughout the mediation process by fully exploring the legal, financial and emotional consequences for the parties. Within this context, the parties are better able to exercise their agency and take responsibility for the resolution, resulting in an expedited outcome.

A sense of empathy is developed throughout the mediation process by fully exploring the legal, financial and emotional consequences for the parties. Within this context, the parties are better able to exercise their agency and take responsibility for the resolution, resulting in an expedited outcome.

For those complaints or grievances that cannot be resolved, the parties are prepped to participate in an adjudication. Mutually beneficial, streamlined arbitrations are recommended to avoid, where possible, expensive adversarial arbitrations or complaints to the federal or provincial human rights commissions.

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WORKPLACE MEDIATION CORE VALUES

The employer has a responsibility to articulate its core values through its vision
and mission statements. Teryl Scott mediators are trained to ask those involved to reflect on their values and how they align with the organization’s core values because a failure to adhere to them is the foremost reason given by arbitrators when upholding terminations.

Settlements regarding collective agreements, for example, address both parties’ concerns which create settlements not only that both parties “can live with” but one which gives them a process to be meaningfully heard and one that supports their working relationship.

To reduce further liability exposure, Teryl Scott can audit the professional development opportunities offered by the employer to ensure these values are clearly articulated and understood by employees.

Throughout the mediation process, all parties at a minimum receive independent legal advice before an agreement is signed. LISA TERYL, senior legal mediator, and experienced family lawyer, provides both parties with legal information which helps them understand the limitations and costs of their positions while building an empathetic understanding between parties which allows them to move forward.

Fair Outcomes

We provide legal information. Our responsibility is to create fair outcomes at minimal cost to you.

Efficiency

We work to solve your issues in a timely manner.

Cost Effective

No retainer fees. Our lawyers bill-as-you-go.

WORKPLACE MEDIATION COSTS

Mediation costs vary depending on how many parties and the number of issues involved. For longer mediations, monthly flat fees can be provided to be cost-effective for the organization. Legal mediators are typically billed at $300/hr. Non-legal mediators are billed at $150/hr.

In the spirit of access to justice, a sliding scale is available for smaller businesses and lower income individuals. These reduced rates applies to our junior and senior legal mediators, alike.

HST and any disbursements are additional costs

Get Your Appointment

Call or Text (902) 233-6660 or email senior legal counsel, Lisa Teryl, to start your process. We're here to listen to your legal issues and resolve them fairly, efficently and cost-effectively.

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Client Reviews

					  Lisa is extremely knowledgeable, professional and personable. She made the entire process as painless as possible and I felt very supported throughout. I would highly recommend Lisa’s services.				
Myra Davis
October 19, 2021 

					  Respectful, thorough and professional...answered all questions at length and provided a comfortable, 'safe' environment to do so!				
Roseita Corbett
September 17, 2021 

					  I would reccomend Teryl Scott Lawyers Inc. for any of your legal needs, they assisted me with my legal problem quickly and professionally! Thanks again!				
Mike McGrath
August 14, 2021 

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