{"id":46056,"date":"2013-02-12T10:42:31","date_gmt":"2013-02-12T15:42:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:53:00","slug":"resolving-issues","status":"publish","type":"publications-page","link":"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications-page\/resolving-issues","title":{"rendered":"Resolving issues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you and your partner cannot resolve your issues on your own, you <strong>must<\/strong> think about using an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or a family dispute resolution process to resolve your issues out of court. Mediation and arbitration are types of ADR.<\/p>\n<p>But you use ADR only if it&#8217;s suitable for you. If there&#8217;s a history of family violence or serious mental health or drug abuse issues, ADR might not be right for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Court<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes you have to go to court. The flowcharts in CLEO&#8217;s <strong>Steps in a Family Law Case<\/strong> can help you understand and follow the court process. 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