βš–οΈ Frequently Asked Questions
Family Mediation with Ilana Miller:

🀝 What is family mediation and who is Ilana Miller?

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. 

βš–οΈ What services does Ilana offer?
  • 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.
πŸ” Who is a good candidate for mediation?

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. 

πŸ•’ How long does a typical mediation take?

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. 

πŸ’° How much does mediation cost?

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.
πŸ“‘ What about legal review?

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. 

🧾 What resources are available to support the process?

See Family Essential 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. 

πŸ›οΈ What if parents can’t agree on a specific issue?

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. 

πŸ“Œ How do I get started?

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

πŸ’‘ Why Choose Mediation?

Private, child-centered, respectful process; Faster, more flexible, and less adversarial than litigation; Better long-term outcomes — financially and emotionally. 

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means." — Ronald Reagan