Questions and Answers

We firmly believe in being transparent in how this program works. If you have questions, you may find the answers below. If not, then please feel free to contact us for further assistance.

• What is the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• What are the objectives of the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• Why is this Program needed when there is an existing family court and child protection system?
• How does the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program work and how is it fundamentally different from the family court system?
• How does the mediation and education aspect of the Program work?
• How does the intervention aspect of the Program work?
• What are some of the common complaints about the family court system and how does this program reduce or eliminate these same complaints and errors?
• Could the parties still retain their own lawyer during participation in the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• What is the cost to participants for the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• Is the Program of benefit to those who represent themselves and are unable to afford a lawyer?
• Are reports available for use in family court, if required?
• Are the recommendations for the family, which were developed through the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program, made automatically binding for the parties in a manner similar to binding arbitration without the parties having to return to family court?
• Can Program workers attend court, if required?
• Do Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program workers receive training?
• What are the benefits of the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• Are there any limitations to the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• Who qualifies for the program and how do parties apply to participate in the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• Can a party apply to participate in the program if the matter is currently before the court?
• Can the Program provide services if only one party is willing to participate?
• Can the parties be court ordered to participate in the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?
• How many Program workers and support persons are there involved in a specific case and what are their roles?
• Can referrals to other family support services, including professional services be obtained through the Program?
• Can the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program be used in cases were child protection agencies may have become involved with the family?
• Are the rights and best interests of children protected by workers under the Program?
• Is there an appeal process if one party does not agree with the findings and recommendations of the conflict resolution team?
• What happens if one party does not agree with the findings and recommendations of the conflict resolution team after an appeal?
• What are the responsibilities of conflict resolution team members when it comes to providing services which may affect any child?
• Is there a policy for handling complaints received from parties regarding the Community-Based Family Conflict Resolution Program or any of its workers?
• Could a family court judge reject the recommendations of the family conflict resolution team?
• What are the core principles of the Community Based Family Conflict Resolution Program?