FAMILY MEDIATION ACROSS ONTARIO
A Brighter Path Forward
Helping families find clarity, rebuild trust, and move forward.
Navigate separation and family transitions with clarity and respect. Horizon Family Mediation provides a structured, solution-focused approach to help you reach practical agreements and move forward with confidence.
More Control
Participate directly in shaping the decisions that affect your family.
Clear Communication
Discuss important issues within a structured environment.
Practical Solutions
Focus on arrangements that can work beyond the mediation room.
Family Focus
Keep children's well-being and future stability at the centre of the conversation.
ABOUT HORIZON
A Clearer, More Cooperative Way to Move Forward
Based in Ottawa and serving individuals and families across Ontario, Horizon Family Mediation provides a practical, solution-focused approach to resolving family matters.
We believe most family matters can be resolved without the cost, delay, and stress of court or protracted lawyer-to-lawyer negotiation. Through structured and productive conversations, we help you explore your options, make informed decisions, and work towards fair, mutually agreed-upon solutions.
HOW WE CAN HELP
Family Mediation for the Decisions That Matter
Every family situation is different. Horizon provides a structured space to address the financial, parenting, and practical decisions that can arise during separation or while planning for the future.
01. Parenting
Develop practical parenting arrangements that support your children's well-being while providing clarity for both parents.
02. Child Support & Expenses
Work through child support, special expenses, income disclosure, and future financial arrangements with greater clarity.
03. Spousal Support
Explore support entitlement, amount, duration, income considerations, and practical options in a confidential setting.
04. Property & Debt Division
Address financial matters surrounding property, assets and debts through structured discussion and informed decision-making.
05. Cohabitation & Marriage Agreements
Create clear agreements around property, finances, debts and support before or during your relationship.
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WHY MEDIATION?
Move Forward Without Making Conflict the Focus
Separation can involve difficult decisions about children, finances, property and your future. Mediation gives you a structured environment to work through those decisions together rather than leaving every issue to an adversarial process.
The goal is not to ignore disagreements. It is to address them productively and work toward clear, sustainable arrangements both parties can understand.
More Control
Participate directly in shaping the decisions that affect your family.
Clear Communication
Discuss important issues within a structured environment.
Practical Solutions
Focus on arrangements that can work beyond the mediation room.
Family Focus
Keep children's well-being and future stability at the centre of the conversation.
FINDING COMMON GROUND
Your Family Is Changing.
Your Future Is Still Yours to Shape.
Mediation creates space for constructive conversations about what comes next, helping you move from uncertainty toward decisions you can build on.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A Clear Path Through Mediation
CLEAR FROM THE START
Transparent Fees. No Guesswork.
Horizon takes a transparent approach to mediation fees so each party understands the costs involved before moving forward.
Services are billed at the Mediator’s hourly rate, with HST added. Unless otherwise agreed, mediation fees are shared equally between the parties.
FAQs
COMMON QUESTIONS
Questions About Family Mediation?
What issues can we discuss in mediation?
Mediation can address parenting arrangements, child support and expenses, spousal support, property and debt division, and cohabitation or marriage agreements.
Is mediation only for separating couples?
No. Horizon also helps couples discuss and develop cohabitation and marriage agreements before or during a relationship.
How are mediation fees divided?
Unless another arrangement is agreed upon, the Mediator’s fees are shared equally between the parties. HST applies in addition to the hourly rate.
Do I still need my own lawyer?
Each party may obtain independent legal advice. If legal counsel is involved, each party is responsible for paying their own lawyer directly.
Is mediation available in French?
Yes. Karen also provides services in French.
What happens if my former spouse and I are unable to communicate?
The mediator will meet with each party separately to discuss any concerns and needs they have. The mediator can facilitate a negotiation even if the spouses are not in the same room.
How long is a mediation session?
Most mediation sessions are between two to three hours long. Most families resolve their matters in three to five sessions.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
A Brighter Path Forward Starts With a Conversation.
You don’t have to have every answer before you begin. Start with a conversation about your situation, your concerns, and the path ahead.
