welcome to your Fresh Start
Relationships. Repurposed.
Sometimes, we all need a Fresh Start.
Welcome. Whether you are filing for divorce, looking for guidance through a divorce transition, or seeking answers for a family member or friend in divorce, we are here to help. The experience of separation and divorce can feel overwhelming as you deal with mixed emotions, changing relationships, financial uncertainty and questions about how this will all unfold. At Fresh Start Family & Divorce Mediation, we have witnessed the positive impact of our process in changing the way Alberta couples and families move through divorce. We want to do the very same for you.
Please take some time to browse our site, we have done our best to simplify our packages, pricing and process. We are available to answer any additional questions you may have about working together and we look forward to connecting with you.
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Also, you can see how we compare...we are open with our process, our pricing and our commitment to you!
Mediation vs. Litigation
Litigation is expensive, time consuming, emotionally draining and unpredictable –- until a judge or jury decides the case, you can never be certain of the outcome.. Because litigation is so inefficient for most of us, alternative dispute resolution, specifically mediaiton, has become increasingly popular.
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An agreement that both parties determine that will encompass security, closure and most importantly, it has the highest rate of follow through of any option.
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Saving time, saving money and saving heartache are the goals of all the Mediators at Fresh Start Divorce & Family Mediation. We work within your needs, your desired outcomes, and most importantly - your budget.
relationships.
We Provide:
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The opportunity to talk about your changing relationship
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Our expertise to ensure you are asking the right questions
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Easy to follow guidelines to help sort through financial matters
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A completed agreement, including a short-term plan to help keep things in-line while we work on finer details
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A detailed parenting plan that serves the best interests of the children as determined by both spouses through mediated discussion
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Referrals to our team of trusted professionals for additional support
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We Guide:
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Through an established, Non-adversarial process
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Using helpful tools to navigate your changing relationship dynamic
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Through a less expensive process than traditional litigation and family court
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Through our commitment to our time saving process
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While meeting in a comfortable, informal setting
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With easy daytime, evening and weekend appointments available
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Through our Mobile and e-Conferencing services
How we Can Help You
4 hr
From $500.00 pp
8 hr
From $2000.00 pp
16 hr
From $3500.00 pp
3 hr
From $1000.00 pp
4 hr
From $1000.00 pp
Fresh Start Packages Include:
Mediation Services
Paralegal services
Divorce Workshops
Mediation is an effective way of moving through divorce without the need to go to court. Our Mediators do not take sides, make judgments or weigh in on your important decisions. Rather, we will ask great questions, help you uncover the primary issues at hand, and guide a genuine conversation. We customize our process to your unique circumstance through mediated discussion. More...
Filing for divorce can be a confusing, stressful and an expensive ordeal, and many people cannot deal with the red tape, frustration, and expense. Our paralegal services can help with making this period of your life less difficult by providing you with a professional, reliable and affordable service in preparing and filing your divorce documents. More...
​The process of Divorce can seem daunting. Between the cost, the complexities and the unanswered questions, we can feel overwhelmed. The Fresh Start Divorce Workshop is a unique hands on learning experience, designed to answer all the questions you may have during the divorce and separation process so you can focus on your own Fresh Start. More...
workshops & seminars
financial services
transition services
Our Conflict Management Workshops, Listening to be Heard: Coming Together Through Conflict, focus on providing the practical skills to successfully deal with conflict. These workshop-based programs help people to develop the skills and strategies to address, diffuse and manage conflict with your spouse, children, families and peers at home and at the workplace. More...
Our Conflict Management Workshops, Listening to be Heard: Coming Together Through Conflict, focus on providing the practical skills to successfully deal with conflict. These workshop-based programs help people to develop the skills and strategies to address, diffuse and manage conflict with your spouse, children, families and peers at home and at the workplace. More...
Most people that share this experience would agree that taking care of yourself during, and after, the process is vitally important. At Fresh Start, we have a network of local professionals to assist you. We are always gathering referrals from our community for professional coaches, therapists and health experts to help you adjust to your own unique Fresh Start. Connect with us for more information. More...