The Benefits of Family Mediation

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Kyle Seeback

A former member of the Parliament of Canada, Kyle Seeback was also a senior member of the parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Today, Kyle Seeback serves as principal of Seeback Mediation, where he helps disputing parties to reach mutually agreeable resolutions. In addition to civil litigation, he handles family mediation related to divorce, parenting, and custody.

Family mediation can be an effective way to streamline the process of stressful events such as separation or divorce. With the guidance of a neutral third party, family mediation facilitates effective, open communication and helps both parties to discuss terms civilly.

The mediator asks objective questions and allows both parties to express their concerns to reach agreements in important areas. Because mediation is voluntary, both parties tend to feel more comfortable and open, and the process can often preserve relationships that would be otherwise damaged in a court battle. Mediation is a gentler and less stressful process than court, particularly when children are involved. Additionally, family mediation is significantly less expensive and less complicated than court processes and can be accomplished more quickly.