DIVORCE MEDIATION IN BURLINGTON & OAKVILLE, ONTARIO
Divorce Doesn’t Have to Be a Battle.
If you are considering separation or divorce in Burlington, Oakville or elsewhere in Ontario, you do not need to have everything figured out before you reach out.
You may not know what happens with the house.
You may still have questions about parenting, child support, spousal support or your finances.
You may simply know that you want to separate without turning the process into a fight.
That’s where divorce mediation can help.
At Divorce Is Simple, we help couples understand what needs to happen, organize the finances, work through the decisions, prepare the agreement and create a clear path forward.
Divorce Is Simple. Because sometimes the process really can be.
What Is Divorce Mediation in Ontario?
Divorce mediation is a process where you and your spouse work with a neutral family mediator to resolve the important issues arising from your separation.
Instead of each person immediately taking a side and preparing for court, mediation gives you a structured space to have productive conversations, understand your options and make decisions together.
You remain involved in the decisions throughout the process.
Our role is to guide the conversation, keep things organized and help you work toward practical agreements.
Depending on your circumstances, divorce mediation can help you work through:
Parenting arrangements and Parenting Plans
Child support
Spousal support
Property and asset division
The matrimonial home
Debts and other financial obligations
Financial disclosure
Separation agreement terms
Divorce Mediation in Burlington & Oakville
Divorce Is Simple provides divorce mediation for couples in Burlington, Oakville and across Ontario who want a clearer, more collaborative way to separate.
You do not need to have everything agreed upon before you begin.
Some couples come to us with only one or two outstanding issues.Others are at the very beginning and are not sure what needs to happen first.
Either way, the process starts by understanding your situation and identifying the decisions that need to be made.
Looking for a divorce mediator in Burlington or Oakville? Start with a conversation.
You Don’t Have to Know Where to Start
One of the biggest misconceptions about divorce mediation is that you need to have everything agreed upon before you call us.
You don’t.
Figuring out the details is part of the process.
Maybe you agree on most things but there are one or two issues you cannot resolve.
Maybe you know you want to separate amicably but have no idea how the finances should be divided.
Maybe one of you has always managed the household finances and the other needs help understanding the numbers.
Or maybe you are simply overwhelmed by what needs to happen next.You do not have to solve your divorce before asking for help.
We’ll help you understand the process and take it one step at a time.
What Can Be Discussed During Divorce Mediation?
Every separation is different, but mediation can help you work through many of the practical, financial and parenting decisions that come with divorce.
Parenting Arrangements
If you have children, you may need to work through parenting time, holidays, decision-making responsibilities, communication and other day-to-day arrangements.
We can help you create a clear Parenting Plan as part of the mediation process.
Child Support
We can help you understand the information that needs to be considered when discussing child support and other expenses relating to your children.
Spousal Support
Where spousal support is relevant, mediation gives you an opportunity to review the circumstances, discuss your options and work toward terms both parties understand.
Property and the Matrimonial Home
You may need to make decisions about the family home, vehicles, investments, pensions, savings or other property.
Mediation allows you to work through these issues in a structured way.
Debts and Financial Obligations
Loans, lines of credit, credit cards and other debts may also need to be addressed as part of your separation.
Financial Disclosure
Both parties need appropriate financial information before making major financial decisions.
We help you understand what information is required and organize the disclosure process.
Separation Agreement Terms
Once agreements are reached, the terms can be documented in a separation agreement so there is a clear written record of what you have decided.
Division of Assets
Separating your finances can feel overwhelming. At Divorce is Simple, we help you organize financial disclosure and work through decisions about your home, savings, pensions, businesses, debts and household items such as furniture and appliances. Through mediation, you can reach a practical agreement about who keeps what and how to move forward.
Financial Disclosure During Divorce Mediation
Financial disclosure can feel like one of the most intimidating parts of separation.
We help you understand what information needs to be gathered and organize the process so both parties can make informed decisions.
The goal is to make the financial side of your separation clearer and easier to work through.
Depending on your circumstances, this may include information relating to:
Income
Bank accounts
Investments
Pensions
Property
Mortgages
Loans
Credit cards
Divorce Mediation for Parents
For parents, separation means more than dividing finances.
You also need to decide what family life will look like moving forward.
You do not need to have a finished Parenting Plan before coming to mediation.
We help you work through those decisions as part of the process.
Mediation can help you work through:
Parenting schedules
Weekdays and weekends
Holidays and school breaks
Birthdays and special occasions
Travel
Pick-ups and drop-offs
School arrangements
Extracurricular activities
Medical decisions
Communication between parents
Decision-making responsibilities
OUR PROCESS
How the Divorce Mediation Process Works
1
Start With a Conversation
Your first call is about understanding where you are right now.
You do not need to prepare a complete case or arrive with every answer.
We’ll talk through your circumstances, answer your initial questions and explain what the mediation process could look like for you.
2
Gather the Information
When financial disclosure is required, we’ll help you understand what documents and information need to be collected.
The goal is to make sure both parties have the information they need before important decisions are made.
3
Work Through the Decisions
During mediation sessions, we work through the outstanding issues one at a time.
That may include parenting, property, support, finances or other matters related to your separation.
The conversation is structured, practical and focused on finding workable solutions.
4
Prepare the Agreement
Once decisions have been reached, the terms can be incorporated into a separation agreement.
This creates a clear written record of what you have decided and how things will work moving forward.
5
Independent Legal Advice
Where included in your package, each spouse has the opportunity to receive Independent Legal Advice before signing the agreement.
This gives each person the opportunity to understand the agreement and its legal implications before it is finalized.
6
Move Forward
Once your agreement is complete, we’ll explain the next steps and help you understand what still needs to happen.
No unnecessary confusion.
No wondering what comes next.
Just a clearer path forward.
Why Couples Choose Divorce Mediation
More Private
Mediation allows personal family matters to be discussed outside of the courtroom in a confidential setting.
More Collaborative
The process is focused on finding solutions rather than preparing to argue against one another.
More Control
You and your spouse remain directly involved in the decisions affecting your family.
Clearer Costs
Our goal is to make the cost of the process easier to understand from the beginning rather than leaving families facing open-ended professional fees.
Less Conflict
For many families, preserving the ability to communicate after separation matters, especially when children are involved.
Mediation is designed to resolve the practical and legal issues without creating more conflict than necessary.
Do We Have to Agree Before Starting Mediation?
No.
You need to be willing to participate in the process, but you do not need to agree on every issue before you begin.
You can disagree.
That is what mediation is there to help with.
The mediator does not take sides or make decisions for you.
Instead, we help clarify the issues, identify where you already agree and work through the areas where you do not.
What If We’re Not Sure Mediation Will Work?
You do not have to decide that on your own.
Your first conversation with us is an opportunity to explain what is happening and ask questions.
We’ll help you understand whether mediation may be appropriate for your circumstances and what the next steps could look like.
There is no expectation that you arrive knowing exactly what service or package you need.
Divorce Mediation Is Included in Our Packages
Our packages are designed to help you work through the major decisions involved in separation in one coordinated process.
You do not need to know which package is right for you before reaching out.
We’ll help you understand the level of support that makes the most sense for your situation.
Depending on the package you choose, this may include support with:
Divorce mediation
Parenting arrangements
Parenting Plans
Financial disclosure
Child support
Spousal support
Property division
Independent Legal Advice
Divorce filing support
Looking for Divorce Mediation in Burlington or Oakville?
You don’t have to figure out your divorce before you call us.
That’s what we’re here to help with.
We’ll help you understand what needs to happen, organize the finances, work through parenting and support decisions, prepare your separation agreement and help you move forward.
Whether you are looking for a divorce mediator in Burlington, Oakville or elsewhere in Ontario, the first step can simply be a conversation.