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Mediation & Process
Mediation, collaborative law, arbitration and unbundled services in BC, and how to choose a family lawyer and a process that fits your situation.
Why BC Couples Are Choosing Mediation Over Family Court
BC's Family Law Act and early resolution steps in Provincial Court are steering separating couples toward mediation. What that means for families in 2026.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
When Lawyer Letters Escalate Your Family Case
Aggressive letters between family lawyers can inflate conflict and cost. How measured correspondence and mediation keep BC separations on track.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 min read
Family Mediation Benefits in Surrey, BC
How family mediation helps Surrey BC families: lower cost, privacy, control over outcomes, and how BC's Family Law Act makes mediated agreements binding.
May 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Collaborative Family Law in Surrey, BC
How collaborative family law works in Surrey, BC: both spouses commit to settling out of court with trained lawyers, full disclosure and joint meetings.
Feb 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Family Lawyer vs Mediator in BC: How to Choose
Family lawyer or mediator? Learn what each does in BC family disputes, when to choose which, and how the two roles work together in Surrey, BC.
Nov 4, 2025 · 4 min read
Getting a Free Consultation with a Family Lawyer
What happens in a free family law consultation in BC: how long it takes, what to bring, and how to book a free 30-minute session with a Surrey lawyer.
Oct 7, 2025 · 4 min read
Services Offered by SiLaw Group Family Lawyers and Mediators
Family mediation services enable families to resolve disputes outside of court. A neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates communication and…
Sep 15, 2025 · 3 min read
Mediation with a Narcissist: Can It Work?
Divorcing a narcissist? How BC family law mediation handles high-conflict personalities, when it can work, and when court is the safer route.
Nov 5, 2024 · 5 min read
12 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Family Lawyer in BC
Hiring a family lawyer in Surrey or anywhere in BC? Twelve questions on fees, strategy and communication that show who to trust before you sign anything.
Oct 8, 2024 · 4 min read
Unbundled Family Law Services in Surrey, BC
Can't afford full representation? SiLaw Group in Surrey, BC offers unbundled family law services: document drafting, hearing prep and limited-scope help.
Apr 5, 2023 · 2 min read
Divorcing a Narcissist in BC: A Lawyer's Guide
Divorcing a narcissist? Lessons from Bill Eddy's book Splitting for BC family law clients: the CARS method, protecting children and pacing yourself.
Mar 10, 2023 · 2 min read
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