FMRC is an inclusive, diversity-minded non-governmental organization whose mandate is to Provide families who are experiencing divorce, separation or other potentially difficult life transitions with access to family mediation and legal information
This session will provide a general overview of the areas of law that are relevant to separation and divorce, such as the different rights for married couples versus couples who are not married but live together, the law regarding spousal support, child support and support enforcement. The session will also describe what one can expect going through the court process, and will discuss the rules of the Court and the different steps to resolution including conferences, motions and trials. Last, but most definitely not least, it will discuss other dispute resolution processes such as mediation, collaborative family law and negotiation, which can allow families to solve their issues in a quicker and more cost effective manner.
