{"id":46438,"date":"2021-10-08T17:01:15","date_gmt":"2021-10-08T21:01:15","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-12-11T12:12:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T17:12:06","slug":"making-agreement","status":"publish","type":"publications-page","link":"https:\/\/www.cleo.on.ca\/en\/publications-page\/making-agreement","title":{"rendered":"Making an agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You and your partner can try to make a separation agreement about the things you agree on. You can talk to your partner on your own or with the help of someone you both trust, if it&#8217;s safe to do this.<\/p>\n<p>You can also work with a <strong>family law professional<\/strong>, such as a mediator, arbitrator, parenting coordinator, or collaborative family law lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>These options are sometimes called <strong>alternative dispute resolution<\/strong> (ADR) or family dispute resolution processes.<\/p>\n<p>Each family court location offers subsidized mediation services for up to 8 hours. The fees you pay depend on your income. And if you have a court case, you can get up to 2 hours for free. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/family-mediation-service-providers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ontario.ca\/page\/family-mediation-service-providers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"box\">\n<p>In family law cases, you must think about using ADR to resolve your issues out of court if it&#8217;s suitable for your situation. 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