Separation doesn’t end a family; it transitions it. A strong Parenting Plan is the most effective tool for preventing future conflict and ensuring your children feel secure in both homes. We move away from adversarial language to focus on “Child-Centered Decision-Making,” creating a structured roadmap for your family’s next chapter.
Designing Your Parenting Plan
A well-drafted plan provides a practical roadmap, allowing you to focus on being a parent rather than a litigant. By addressing the details now, you reduce the need for ongoing negotiation later.
What Your Agreement Covers:
- Decision-Making Responsibility: We define how major choices regarding health, education, and welfare are made, shifting focus from “custody” to shared responsibility.
- Residential Schedules: We develop clear calendars for day-to-day living, including structured “hand-over” plans to reduce friction during transitions.
- Holidays & Vacations: We ensure fair allocation for birthdays, school breaks, and summer holidays so that traditions are preserved in both homes.
- Communication Guidelines: We establish professional protocols (via apps or email) for sharing information and resolving minor disagreements privately.
- Travel & Documentation: We create clear rules for out-of-country travel, including consent letters and passport renewal logistics.
The Advantage: Legal Peace of Mind
Once incorporated into a formal Separation Agreement, your parenting plan serves the same purpose as a court order. This provides the legal structure needed to ensure long-term stability for both you and your children.
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Pricing
Simple Mediation
(Non-Contested)
Simply Mediation is designed for individuals who have reached agreement on most matters but need assistance in resolving a few outstanding issues.
Estimated costs
$4,400 to $6,400
Total + HST
11 to 16 hours at $400/hour ($200 each party)
$2,200 to $3,200 each*
Estimated process length
Intake
1 hour each | 2 hours
Mediation
2 to 4 hours
Drafting of separation agreement
6 to 9 hours
Review of separation agreement
1 hour
Midway Mediation
(Half Way)
Midway Mediation is meant for individuals who haven’t reached complete agreement yet. While they remain amicable, they are encountering challenges in reaching conclusions on certain topics.
Estimated costs
$6,400 to $10,000
Total + HST
16 to 25 hours at $400/hour ($200 each party)
$3,200 to $5,000 each*
Estimated process length
Intake
1 hour each | 2 hours
Mediation
8 to 13 hours
Drafting of separation agreement
6 to 10 hours
Review of separation agreement
1 hour
Conflict Mediation
(Contested)
Conflict Mediation is suited for individuals who have not reached an agreement on most or any issues, and whose situation is becoming complicated or adversarial.
Estimated costs
$22,500
Total + HST
up to 45 hours at $500/hour ($250 each)
up to $11,250 each*
