βοΈ Frequently Asked Questions
Family Mediation with Ilana Miller:
π€ What is family mediation and who is Ilana Miller?
βοΈ 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.
π 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.
π 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.
π° 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.
π 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.
π§Ύ 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.
ποΈ What if parents canβt 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.
π 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.
π‘ Why Choose Mediation?
Private, child-centered, respectful process; Faster, more flexible, and less adversarial than litigation; Better long-term outcomes — financially and emotionally.