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  <title>Episode 2: Alternative Dispute Resolution and Family Law with Hilary Linton</title>
  <description>Hilary Linton is an experienced mediator and arbitrator with over ten years of civil and family law practice, focusing on alternative dispute resolution in family law. After litigating for almost 15 years, Hilary realized that she could do a better job for people and families by helping them negotiate settlements rather than going to court to fight for them. In 2000, she established Riverdale Mediation, where she and her colleagues provide affordable family mediation, arbitration, and parenting coordination services. Hilary assists people going through a separation by designing a negotiation process tailored to each client’s unique circumstances.&amp;amp;nbsp; She recognizes that both clients can live with. However, mediation-arbitration is not for everybody. In this episode, Hilary and Darlene talk about the different processes available for people going through separation, how they&amp;amp;nbsp; empower clients to make informed and educated decisions and some tips for choosing the right mediator.&amp;amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;nbsp; There are numerous benefits to alternative dispute resolution:  It allows you to have control over what happens to your case;&amp;amp;nbsp; It permits you to choose how to deal with your case;&amp;amp;nbsp; It is often quicker and less costly than going to court.&amp;amp;nbsp;  However, alternative dispute resolution is not for everyone and mediation-arbitration is not appropriate in every case.&amp;amp;nbsp; Listen to this episode to learn about the process options available and how to design the right process for your unique circumstances.&amp;amp;nbsp; Quote: “My job is to work with each of them [clients], so that they feel like they have a good and a positive and a safe place to work through the issues that they need to resolve together as well.” - Hilary Linton &amp;amp;nbsp; Key Takeaways:  Available options for people looking to resolve their matters outside the court Misconceptions about mediation Available processes when there's domestic violence involved The importance of the intake process in designing a negotiation process Pros and cons of doing mediation online Tips in choosing the right mediator Government-subsidized process: an incredible resource that is underutilized The myths and importance of seeking independent legal advice  &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with Hilary Linton  Riverdale Mediation https://www.mediate393.ca/ Phone: (416) 593-0210 Email  &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with Darlene Rites   Facebook LinkedIn Ferreira &amp;amp;amp; Bettencourt, LLP Email  </description>
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