Family Mediation in Guelph with
Rob MacKinnon

Learn about Family Mediation

What is Family Mediation?

Family Mediation is a beneficial process which provides solutions for families in conflict. Mediation can help people resolve issues arising from  separation, divorce or family dispute and arrive at lasting agreement.

Why work with Rob as a Family Mediator?

The benefits of Family Mediation make it an attractive alternative to arbitration or litigation. Mediation is confidential, much less expensive, allows for creative agreement, and gives more control over the outcome of dispute. 

How does Family Mediation work?

An OAFM certified mediator is an impartial communications expert with training in Family Law. From interviews to gain an understanding of the issues, your mediator will plan the process that leads to agreement during joint sessions, which can be held in real or virtual space. Your mediator can also help to improve long term communication by coaching people through difficult transitions such as parents learning to be co-parents. 

Who is Rob MacKinnon?

Rob MacKinnon (B.A., B.Ed., Acc.Fm) is an O.A.F.M. accredited Family Mediator and the founder of New Ground Mediation.  Rob has a very broad range of life and work experience helping people to communicate effectively and to work together for mutually beneficial solutions especially in painful circumstances. Mediation with Rob rests upon the basic principles of Rights, Respect and Responsibility. Your Legal Rights are always supported, Respect for all participants is expected and maintained, and the focus of Mediation is fulfilling your Responsibility to create the most positive future for yourself and your family.  Rob is highly motivated to create the best possible outcome for children whose lives are impacted by family conflict.  

Mediation of Separation and Divorce deals with: 

Parenting:  

Decision Making (Custody)

• Education

• Health

• Culture/Religion

• Extra-Curriculars

Parenting Time (Access)

• Scheduling

Financials:

• Child Support

• Spousal Support

• Division of Assets and Debts

• Net Family Property Equalization