Couples have disagreements. We all get that. But sometimes it can feel for a couple like they have reached an impasse. If their disagreement is over a legal issue or a financial issue that they simply haven’t been able to find a way to resolve, they might simply stop trying to communicate. This can leave important legal issues left unresolved – and it can also undermine their relationship.
Addressing and resolving the issues that are causing disharmony between you and your spouse or that are causing you to experience fear and uncertainty will reduce stress and can save your relationship.
Every family is unique. You may be struggling to reach agreement with your spouse on how to plan your estate, particularly if you are in a blended family. You may have disagreements with your spouse about spending patterns or saving patterns; about plans for retirement; or how or whether to support your children’s post-secondary education. Perhaps you would like to have a pre-nuptial agreement or post-nuptial agreement in place but are unable to agree on the terms or would like assistance in discussing the topic.
Mediation to Stay Married – What is it?
Mediation to Stay Married is a method of helping couples who are having difficulties discussing or coming to an agreement on issues within their relationship (primarily legal or financial issues). It is a dispute resolution process for people who are not separating. It is not marriage counselling or therapy.
A mediator is a trained professional who will assist you and your spouse in having discussions with a view to problem solving in a supportive and not adversarial way. When your mediator is a family law lawyer, you and your spouse will gain the benefit of receiving legal information that is relevant to you and your spouse, and specific to your needs.
If you would prefer to preserve your relationship but it feels like you and your spouse are at an impasse on a difficult issue – consider mediation! Ask for our Mediation to Stay Married service, provided by Kelly Shaw. Kelly Shaw is a family lawyer with 30 years experience, a trained mediator and collaborative lawyer.
