Family Law Mediation in London, Ontario
Reach your own agreement — with expert, neutral guidance.
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Mediation is one of the most effective ways for separating couples to reach fair, lasting agreements, without the cost, delay, and lasting damage of litigation.
In mediation, a trained, neutral mediator works with both parties to help them communicate, identify what matters most to each of them, and reach mutually acceptable solutions. The mediator does not make decisions for you.The goal is to help you make decisions for yourselves, with professional, informed guidance.
Megan brings a rare combination to the mediation table: she is both a licensed family lawyer and a Registered Psychotherapist. That pairing isunusual. It matters.
What is family law mediation?
Mediation is a confidential, voluntary process in which both parties work with a neutral mediator to resolve the issues arising from their separation, including property division, parenting arrangements, child support, and spousal support.
Unlike going to court, mediation:
Puts you in control — you and your former partner make the decisions, not a judge. Agreements reached through mediation tend to be more durable because both parties had a genuine voice in creating them.
Is significantly less expensive than litigation — court proceedings involve filing fees, two sets of legal fees, and enormous time. Mediation resolves most issues in a fraction of the time and cost.
Is private and confidential — what happens in mediation stays in mediation. There is no public record.
Addresses all issues in a single process — parenting, property, support, and any other matters can be addressed together rather than in separate proceedings.
Produces agreements people actually follow — research consistently shows that parties who reach their own agreements comply with them at higher rates than those subject to court orders.
Why Megan's background makes her an unusually effective mediator
Most family law mediators come from one of two backgrounds: legal or mental health. Megan brings both.
Her legal training means she understands the legislative framework within which any agreement needs to operate, the Family Law Act, the Divorce Act, the Federal Child Support Guidelines, equalization rules, support entitlement.
She can help parties understand the legal implications of the options they are considering, without giving legal advice to either party as their lawyer.
Her psychotherapy training means she can hold space for difficult emotions without losing sight of the goal. Family law mediation is almost always emotionally charged. Grief, anger, fear, guilt, these are present in every session, in varying degrees. Megan is trained to recognize these dynamics,create safety within the process, de-escalate when necessary, and help both parties stay focused on what actually matters to them.
This combination is not just theoretically valuable. It changes how the process actually feels for the people in it, and significantly improves the chances of reaching a genuine, lasting agreement.
Is mediation right for you?
Mediation works best when both parties are willing to engage in good faith and are genuinely motivated to reach a resolution. It is a collaborative process, not a competitive one.
Mediation is generally not appropriate in situations involving:
Family violence or safety concerns
Significant power imbalances that cannot be adequately addressed within the mediation process
One party who is unwilling to engage honestly or who is determined to litigate regardless
If you are uncertain whether mediation is the right path for your situation, a conversation with Megan is a good place to start. She will give you an honest assessment.
What mediation can address
Family law mediation through Strachan Family Law will address the full range of issues arising from separation, including:
Parenting arrangements — decision-making responsibility and parenting time
Child support — base amount and special or extraordinary expenses
Spousal support — entitlement, amount, and duration
Property division and equalization
The matrimonial home
Any other issues the parties want to resolve
After mediation — what happens next?
A successful mediation produces a memorandum of understanding or draft agreement setting out the terms both parties have agreed to. Each partythen takes that agreement to their own independent lawyer for review, Independent Legal Advice, before signing the final separation agreement.
This step is important. Megan is neutral throughout the mediation process and does not represent either party. Independent legal advice ensures that each party fully understands the agreement and that it is legally sound before it becomes binding.
→ See also: Separation & Divorce, Independent Legal Advice (ILA), Parenting Arrangements & Child Support, Property Division, Spousal Support
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