Working Draft for:
Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday December 12th 2019 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution Requirement For Separation And Divorce
Introduced In Prince Albert
Released on December 5, 2019
“The Government of Saskatchewan will begin implementing
mandatory early family dispute resolution in separation and divorce proceedings
in the new year, starting with Prince Albert on January 1.
Family dispute resolution includes a range of options that may be used to resolve family law issues as an alternative to going through costly court proceedings. The majority of family law matters will be required to go through an early family dispute resolution process before moving ahead with court proceedings. Exemptions will exist for matters in which interpersonal violence, child abduction and other extraordinary circumstances are a concern.
“Implementation of the mandatory early family dispute resolution process will begin in Prince Albert, and will be expanded to the rest of the province at a later date,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “Our hope is that this provides a more cost-effective, less stressful avenue for parents to resolve their issues, resulting in less conflict and better outcomes for families and children.”
Prince Albert was chosen for the initial launch site as a result of discussions with the judiciary, and the desire to implement the change in a smaller centre before putting it in place across the rest of the province.
Family dispute resolution options include collaborative law services, family law arbitration, family mediation, and parent co-ordination. A list of recognized service providers can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution.
Low-income options are available in circumstances where other options represent a significant financial burden.
Government consulted with legal professionals, dispute resolution service providers and other stakeholders in 2017, and received positive feedback regarding early dispute resolution as an alternative to court. The CREATE Justice group at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law also conducted a public survey that showed strong support for early dispute resolution.
For more information, call 1-833-787-0439, email earlyfamilyresolution@gov.sk.ca, or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution.”
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For more information, contact:
Noel Busse, Justice, Regina
Phone: 306-787-8959 Email: noel.busse@gov.sk.ca
Family dispute resolution includes a range of options that may be used to resolve family law issues as an alternative to going through costly court proceedings. The majority of family law matters will be required to go through an early family dispute resolution process before moving ahead with court proceedings. Exemptions will exist for matters in which interpersonal violence, child abduction and other extraordinary circumstances are a concern.
“Implementation of the mandatory early family dispute resolution process will begin in Prince Albert, and will be expanded to the rest of the province at a later date,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said. “Our hope is that this provides a more cost-effective, less stressful avenue for parents to resolve their issues, resulting in less conflict and better outcomes for families and children.”
Prince Albert was chosen for the initial launch site as a result of discussions with the judiciary, and the desire to implement the change in a smaller centre before putting it in place across the rest of the province.
Family dispute resolution options include collaborative law services, family law arbitration, family mediation, and parent co-ordination. A list of recognized service providers can be found at www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution.
Low-income options are available in circumstances where other options represent a significant financial burden.
Government consulted with legal professionals, dispute resolution service providers and other stakeholders in 2017, and received positive feedback regarding early dispute resolution as an alternative to court. The CREATE Justice group at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law also conducted a public survey that showed strong support for early dispute resolution.
For more information, call 1-833-787-0439, email earlyfamilyresolution@gov.sk.ca, or visit www.saskatchewan.ca/earlyfamilyresolution.”
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For more information, contact:
Noel Busse, Justice, Regina
Phone: 306-787-8959 Email: noel.busse@gov.sk.ca
Early Family Dispute Resolution
When partners separate, there are many issues that must be
resolved. For example, parenting time and decision-making, child and spousal
support, and property division are all things that need to be decided on. There
are two ways separating couples can resolve these issues; the parties can come
to an agreement, or they can ask the court to decide.
On January 1, 2020 – beginning exclusively in Prince Albert
until further notice – most family law matters that come to family court will
be required to attempt a family dispute resolution process before they will be
able to continue with any further court proceedings. Exemptions will exist for
exceptional cases that involve such issues as interpersonal violence and child
abduction.
There are a number of early family dispute resolution
process options that are available; a short description of the options is
listed below. You can find more detailed information on each one by visiting
the relevant page.
It is recommended that you ask prospective service providers
how their process of dispute resolution works, how they expect you to
participate, and what the cost of the service will be. Low-income options will
be available for families who are required to participate in early dispute
resolution where deemed necessary.
Families across the province are welcome to pursue family
dispute resolution independently, as an alternative to traditional court
proceedings.
Collaborative Law Process:
The goal of Collaborative Professionals of Saskatchewan Inc. is to develop
awareness of and facilitate access to the collaborative process for residents
of Saskatchewan. Collaborative law involves parties and their lawyers working
together and negotiating in good faith to reach a settlement on all issues.
Family
Arbitration: A family law arbitrator plays a role similar to that of a
judge. They are able to make binding decisions to resolve family law disputes
using processes that are more informal than the court's. Family law arbitrators
use Saskatchewan family law to make decisions. Sometimes arbitrators use a
combination of different dispute resolution processes, including negotiation,
mediation and arbitration.
Family
Mediation: Family mediators help parties resolve family issues and find
solutions through an interest-based problem solving process.
Parenting
Coordination: Parenting coordinators can help parties resolve disputes over
existing agreements and orders, such as who has parenting time during summer
holidays. Parenting coordinators are knowledgeable about children's
developmental stages and mental health, and help parents focus on their
children's needs while resolving disputes. Parenting coordinators do not create
or change parenting arrangements.
Mandatory
Early Family Resolution : A two page PDF.
A fact sheet that answers your questions regarding mandatory
early dispute resolution in family law.
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