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- 4. Go to your mediation - Steps to Justice
Most mediations take about 4 hours You can ask for a break at any time during the mediation To start the mediation, the HRTO member explains the mediation process You can ask questions The HRTO member gives you and the Respondent a chance to privately explain your side of the case You can explain the facts and also say what result you want
- What happens at mediation at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario?
Most cases at the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) are resolved through mediation Mediation is when you, the Respondent, and an HRTO member try to resolve your case before it goes to a hearing If you filed an application with the HRTO after June 1, 2025, you will have to do mediation first to try and resolve your issue
- What is mediation? - Steps to Justice
What is mediation? Next steps 1 Decide if you should mediate 2 Agree on a mediator 3 Get screened 4 Sign a mediation agreement 5 Mediate Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process (ADR), also called family dispute resolution process, where you and your partner meet with a mediator to resolve your legal issues without going to
- What is mediation-arbitration? - Steps to Justice
Mediation- arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process (ADR), also called family dispute resolution process, that uses mediation and arbitration to try to resolve legal issues without going to court It is sometimes called “med-arb” In family law, you must think about trying ADR to resolve your issues out of court if it's suitable for you ADR might not be right for you if
- 1. Decide if you should mediate - Steps to Justice
Reasons to mediate Some of the reasons to use mediation are: It can be faster than going to court once you have agreed on all of the process details and signed a mediation agreement It can be cheaper than going to court In many cases, you can get free or subsidized mediation You get professional help to try and make an agreement Your mediator checks if mediation can be done fairly and
- 5. Mediate - Steps to Justice
Your mediation agreement should explain the details of how mediation will take place You can also ask your mediator if you have questions about the process They can explain things like how long meetings will be, if they will meet with you and your partner separately or together, and what documents you should bring to each meeting
- My case is going to a hearing at the HRTO. How do I prepare?
Understanding the process will help you better prepare for your hearing and make you more confident To learn more about the hearing process, see What happens at a hearing at the HRTO?
- What happens at a Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario hearing?
Next steps 1 Decide if you want to try mediation again 2 Make your opening statement 3 Give your evidence 4 Make your closing statement The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) holds hearings by video conference on Zoom If you're not able to take part in a videoconference, you should tell the HRTO as soon as possible
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