How is this approach different from traditional mediation?

Traditional mediation often focuses on helping parties reach agreement. The Miller Predictive Settlement Model™ also considers how proposed arrangements may operate over time, incorporating forward-looking analysis and clarity-driven settlement design.

Is this model appropriate for all disputes?

It is particularly suited to complex family matters involving ongoing relationships, financial uncertainty, prior unsuccessful negotiations, or concern about long-term stability and compliance.

• Closed, open and child-inclusive Mediation —  helping parents develop customized parenting plans, vetted by counsel.
• Post-Divorce Mediation —  when life changes post-divorce warranting revisiting the terms.
• Arbitration by way of Med/Arb or by way of brief —  legally binding decisions.
• Parenting Coordination —  for ongoing implementation and minor conflict resolution in moderate-to-high conflict cases.
• Voice of the Child Reports.
• S.30 Forensic Evaluations — Expert reports under the CLRA (s.30).
• Consultation to counsel on nuanced and difficult family law matters.

Family mediation is a confidential, voluntary process where a neutral mediator helps separated or divorcing parents craft child‑focused agreements — covering decisions like parenting time, decision‑making, special expenses, and post‑divorce adjustments. 

Ilana J. Miller is a Chartered & Accredited Mediator, Certified Arbitrator, Certified Parenting Coordinator, and s.30 Forensic Evaluator with over 25 years’ experience and dual graduate degrees | child & family psychology — Master of Laws, LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law school.

Parents with reasonable communication and good will who want to avoid litigation, focus on their children’s best interests, and develop a durable, personalized parenting plan. 

It varies: some cases need only a few sessions, while others take longer. Services include half-day/full-day sessions or spaced-out meetings to accommodate complex dynamics. 

Fees depend on:

• Number of mediation hours/sessions
• Case complexity
• Any added services (e.g., arbitration, parenting coordination) A cost-efficient choice compared to litigation.

After mediation, Ilana provides a Memorandum of Understanding outlining all agreements. Parents are encouraged to have this document reviewed by independent family lawyers before finalizing. 

See Your ADR Toolkit and resources of family law essentials.  See Web page for direct links. You will find, DocuSign for secure electronic signatures along with child support calculators (Federal & Ontario), Printable Calendars for parenting time scheduling and links to other helpful organizations like AFCC, OCL, OFW along with Bill Eddy's BIFF Responses. 

If mediation stalls, Ilana can shift to arbitration—reviewing materials from both sides and issuing a legally binding decision within the framework of existing parenting plans and family law. 

How can I learn more or determine suitability?

Choosing a private adjudicator is a weighty decision. I encourage parties to speak with multiple professionals. The 'right fit' is the foundation of a successful ADR outcome.

Counsel and clients may contact Miller Mediation & Arbitration for a confidential discussion regarding the nature of the dispute and appropriate process options.

Contact Ilana via email (IlanaMiller@Miller-MedArb.com) or by phone, to discuss your situation. Book a free half hour consultation to ascertain fit and suitability.

Choosing an Arbitrator is as significant as choosing a specialist in medicine. Ensure your professional is certified under the Arbitration Act and holds the specialized training your family deserves.

At Miller Mediation & Arbitration we offer private, child-centered, respectful process; Faster, more flexible, and less adversarial than litigation; Better long-term outcomes — financially and emotionally. 

Ms. Miller invites you to review professional endorsements and recommendations from leading family lawyers in the GTA.

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